| Making sure that you chose the right location for | | | | Saltwater weighs about 8lbs a gallon plus the |
| a saltwater aquarium is an important step in the | | | | weight of the tank, stand and gravel. So even a |
| planning process. Placing your saltwater tank in the | | | | simple 30 gallon system can weigh over 300 lbs |
| wrong spot can lead to frustrating problems down | | | | filled and ready to go. |
| the road | | | | Next make sure that an electrical outlet is behind |
| Where Should I Put The Tank? | | | | the tank or very close by. Having to run |
| The first thing you want to consider is where in | | | | extension cords across a room will not only |
| your home do you spend the most time. This is | | | | detract from the look of the tank but can also |
| where you will get the most viewing enjoyment | | | | present a tripping risk. If there is no outlet close |
| from your aquarium.It makes no sense to put | | | | by you may want to consider having one added. |
| your new tank in a spare bedroom where you | | | | Make sure that your saltwater fish tank is not |
| never go. | | | | placed in front of any large windows that could |
| Most people chose a room like the dining room or | | | | expose the tank to large amounts of sun. While |
| family room as a prime location for their | | | | the sun can help algae to grow it can also |
| saltwater tanks. This allows them to get viewing | | | | overheat the tank. |
| enjoyment from the tank as well as any guests | | | | The same holds true for drafty locations and air |
| in their home. | | | | conditioner vents. Both of these can make your |
| What a Good Marine Aquarium Location Needs | | | | heaters work extra hard and on smaller tanks |
| The first thing that you need to determine is will | | | | can even cause temperature swings that are bad |
| the floor under your saltwater aquarium location | | | | for saltwater fish. |
| be able to withstand the weight of a full tank. | | | | |