| Most hexagon fish tanks are tall and can be an | | | | scratches, and may be very hard to repair once |
| amazing feature to add to your room's beauty. | | | | it's scratched. An acrylic tank marks easier than |
| Its shape allows interesting viewing angles for | | | | glass. |
| those who are admiring your fish because the | | | | You have to find ample support for your hexagon |
| tank has lots of facets. You may want to have a | | | | fish tank, since an aquarium filled with water is |
| custom stand since the pillar effect of a hexagon | | | | very heavy. A fish tank normally weighs at least |
| tank on top of a stand with the same shape can | | | | 10 to 12 pounds per gallon. Hence a large 50 to |
| look pretty remarkable. | | | | 55-gallon tank can weigh at least 500 to 550 |
| Before you go and buy your very own aquarium | | | | pounds. Normally, hexagon tanks are small enough |
| you have to decide on a couple of things such as | | | | to be placed on a sturdy desk or furniture, but |
| the size of your home, how you want your tank | | | | having a custom stand built is also advisable. It can |
| to look, and the types of fish that you want to | | | | bear and withstand the weight and a hexagon |
| keep. Most people consider the overall look of the | | | | tank on a hexagon stand is more aesthetically |
| tank before anything else. | | | | pleasing. Whatever option you decide on - regular |
| Hexagon fish tanks come in different sizes. | | | | furniture or a hexagon stand, just ensure that the |
| Generally they come in 10 to 55 gallons, and | | | | stand has a level surface and that it is strong |
| some are larger. Most people prefer to have a | | | | enough to hold your tank. You don't want any |
| larger tank since it encourages more stable water | | | | aquarium tragedies, do you? |
| conditions. These tanks are available online or in | | | | Putting together a great tank requires a lot of |
| your local fish store, or you can have your tank | | | | preparation, thought and effort. Ideally you should |
| built by a custom tank builder. They can either be | | | | build a tank that complements your home theme, |
| made of acrylic or glass. Acrylic is more popular, | | | | providing a remarkable variety of marine life and |
| since it is stronger, lighter, and more durable than | | | | at the same time satisfying your personal, unique |
| glass. So unless you have a very sturdy aquarium | | | | taste. |
| stand or sturdy furniture that will act as a stand, | | | | Viewing a couple of colorful fishes gliding in their |
| an acrylic tank is a better option. If you have kids, | | | | lush miniature aquatic world could be the perfect |
| an acrylic tank is safer, easier to maintain, and | | | | way to unwind after a long, stressful day. |
| they keep the temperature of the water stable | | | | Because of this, more and more fish tanks can |
| for longer periods of time. A word of caution | | | | be found in homes, hospitals, doctor's offices and |
| though, a tank made of acrylic is more prone to | | | | clinics, spas, and offices. |