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Old 08-04-2004, 05:33 AM
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What height do you recomend for a stand? Consider viewing and ease of cleaning. Tank height is 20"
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Old 08-04-2004, 05:48 AM
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I think both of mine are 30" - you should come see them.
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Old 08-04-2004, 05:49 AM
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I agree 30"
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Old 08-04-2004, 01:43 PM
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I personaly like a little taller so I don't have to be on my knees to see the bottom, but there is a downside.. you will need a step stool anytime you want to work on the tank.

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My stand is 31" high and the tank is 30.5.Going to be a effort to clean it,but it's at a nice viewing height.
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Mine is 32" I wish i would have made it a little higher, for viewing and equipment under the tank. I'm fairly tall so I wouldn't need a stool or chair.
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37.5". The higher the tank the more imposing and large it will seem. But there's no way I'm getting into my tank without a stool.
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Mine is 36". Too tall IMO. 30"-32" would be about perfect
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Right on, I was planning on 32", about 8" taller than the crappy stand I currently have. Glad to see I'm not the only one that likes it at a decent height. I keep seeing adds for large stands for sale that are 16 - 18" high!
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Old 08-05-2004, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AJ_77
I think both of mine are 30" - you should come see them.
Deal. You let me know where and when.
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