Fish tank stands are designed to display fish tanks at a height that makes viewing and maintenance convenient. They are specially constructed to hold the extra weight of a fish tank. Fish tank stands come in different shapes and are made of different materials to suit the wide varieties of aquariums available.

Cast iron stands are simple ones made for smaller glass fish tanks of 40 gallons (152 liters). They are usually open, with four legs, a simple rectangular top lip, and cross-braces on the sides and back. Smaller fish tanks normally use filters that hang on the tank itself, so the aquarium stand does not have an enclosure for storage. The stand lacks a solid top as glass tanks do not require it, thereby making the stand lighter and more portable. Fish tanks made of acrylic require a stand with a solid top, as an acrylic tank must have support across the entire bottom rather than only along its edges.

Pressure-treated wood is used to make larger fish tank stands for aquariums of 50 gallons (190 liters) or more. This kind of wood is specially treated to resist rot. These stands have solid tops and bottoms for extra stability and cabinet doors that swing outward. The cabinet has enough space to for canister filters, wet/dry filters, or aquarium supplies. The backs of these fish tank stands are largely open allowing tubing and electrical wires to run easily out the back.
Some fish tank stands are also made of painted acrylic or medium density fiberboard (MDF). More expensive stands mimicking the look of stone, granite, marble or other natural textures, can also be made.

Fish tank stands are designed keeping in mind the weight of a fish tank. Even a small 10 gallon (38 liter) tank will weigh close to 100 lbs (45 kilograms) when fully set up, and with the weight of gravel, decorations and the tank itself, the weight can be quite a lot.

Fish tank stands are readily available in places selling aquarium fishes or fish tanks. Fish tank stands do not cost tons of money, and a high quality, decorative fish tank stand might easily be found within a nominal budget.

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