What height is your stand?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

It all depends on whether you will normally enjoy the tank standing up or sitting down. I usually build mine 36-38" tall. With such a short tank, 42" would be fine.

My 210g is 29" + 38" stand so 67" total.

42" + 24" would be 66" (plus 1" if you add a sheet of styrofoam) so about perfect (IMO).

Anthony

[lastlight]

I think with the tall stands if your tank is wide enough...you achieve a tank on a pedestal look rather than a tank on a stand look. Mine does have quite a powerful presence in the livingroom. Perhaps a touch too much so but I'm happy with it so far. Low stands likely make maintenance a breeze and colors pop more. I have a 4 step folding step ladder that hides behind the tank. Bought it especially for working on it eventually.

[spoot]

I think a taller stand would be pleasing to look at, as your 135 is a little low. I think 42 would be really nice.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by spoot

I think a taller stand would be pleasing to look at, as your 135 is a little low. I think 42 would be really nice.

I agree, it is too low.

[Pansy-Paws]

Our 375 sits on a 45" peninsula stand (actually what used to be a bar).

The tank is 30" tall, so when we're standing beside the tank we can see the rippling effect on the water surface from underneath ... a nice effect.

This is a fish only tank, and I wouldn't go this height for a reef.

Cheers

[wickedfrags]

I recommend the hight of your stand allow you to scrape the bottom of your tank while standing on your tip toes.

So, this really means you need to take your height (and arm length) and height of the tank into consideration (assuming you are building your own stand).

Nobody enjoys looking at a tank where the bottom 3"s is always dirty, and if if is not easy to clean, well you will likely avoid cleaning it.

[new but handy]

I agree with that if you are 3' tall you shouldn't have a tank at 6'. I built mine so the top of the tank is at my armpit level. Makes life a little easier, for me at least. 38-24-10 stand -tank- canopy

[Trigger Man]

This is a great point, I hate having to get on a chair to clean the bottom of my tank. I figure one day I'm gonna fall off the chair and with my luck I may just bring the whole tank down with me.

Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

I recommend the hight of your stand allow you to scrape the bottom of your tank while standing on your tip toes.

So, this really means you need to take your height (and arm length) and height of the tank into consideration (assuming you are building your own stand).

Nobody enjoys looking at a tank where the bottom 3"s is always dirty, and if if is not easy to clean, well you will likely avoid cleaning it.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

I recommend the hight of your stand allow you to scrape the bottom of your tank while standing on your tip toes.

So, this really means you need to take your height (and arm length) and height of the tank into consideration (assuming you are building your own stand).

Nobody enjoys looking at a tank where the bottom 3"s is always dirty, and if if is not easy to clean, well you will likely avoid cleaning it.

I disagree...I am not a lazy person. I will do it regardless. Its not much work for me to get a stool.

I think I am going to go with 40-42". Thanks guys!

[BCOrchidGuy]

I built my stand so the top of the aquarium would be at arm pit level, that way I can reach the bottom of the tank if I need to.