maximum height for a diy stand?

nlreefguy · #1 08-26-2009, 01:56 PM

What would you think would be the optimum height for a diy stand for a 54 gallon tank? For esthetics, I mean... I know it's largely personal preference but I can't decide whether to optimize for viewing when sitting or standing. Just looking for opinions, I guess.

Glennrf38 · #2 08-26-2009, 02:00 PM

Mine is 33 1/2 inches from the floor. Great for sitting at the kitchen table and I can still reach the bottom of the tank for cleaning.

banditpowdercoat · #3 08-26-2009, 02:30 PM

I did my 150g 33" to top, but now, in hindsight, woulda went 35/36. More room underneith for skimmer/sump access.

Glennrf38 · #4 08-26-2009, 02:38 PM

35/36 would work well too. I'm too short for that kinda height though LOL

Dez · #5 08-26-2009, 02:53 PM

I went from my tippy toes to the height of my armpit minus the height of the tank to get the final stand height. I still don't know what that height is, but it works because I don't need a stool to reach the bottom of my tank

kien · #6 08-26-2009, 03:04 PM

I went 36", and I need a stool to reach the bottom of my tank hehe.. Or calipers. I don't mind though, there's lots of room under the stand for junk, it is cavernous. It is also a good viewing height while sitting or standing in my opinion. Short people like me have to look upwards a little while sitting but it is a different and cool perspective. My last tank stand was roughly 30" and everyone kept having to bend over to look at the tank.