PepsiGirl71

Hello everyone,

I am new to this forum. I want to purchase a fish aquarium and stand. The only places to purchase them where I live is Pet Co and Walmart. The stands at Pet Co are all scratched up and Walmart doesn't have stands. I was wondering if anyone could tell me of a place to order aquariums and stands, even better (a complete set up) online? I would like a nice looking cabinet, the kind that looks like nice furniture with the decorative hardware on the door/s on front. I have seen on this forum where to buy fish but didn't see anything about aquariums/stands, unless I am wording it wrong in my search. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Shawnie

welcome to fishlore!!!!!

How about purchasing a tank at one of those stores then maybe getting a stand elewhere? you will pay an arm and a leg in shipping costs doing it online...also check out craigslist.org in your area..sometimes complete setups are for sale there!

PepsiGirl71

You know, my husband mentioned exactly what you said. I'm terrible, when he mentioned the above I got defensive and grouchy. I guess I don't like him suggesting what I should do. Now when I read it from you I was thinking, ya... maybe I should do that. Like HE never said it. ROFL!!!!!!!

Shawnie

lol ...just search it a bit..you wont even have to tell him u were searching hahaa..of course unless you find something .....ive seen total complete setups cheap..some even have the fish...goodluck and welcome aboard again!

pepetj

Welcome to Fishlore PepsiGirl71.

If you are considering ordering a complete set-up on line expect to pay a ton for its transportation. if there's no problem with that, then make sure you have handy help around when your order makes it home, don't take for granted that the personnel delivering it will help you.

Search for "aquariums furniture". Or visit the Online Fish Store links on top of this same page and look around.

The most beautiful tanks are usually made of acrylic, not tempered glass. Be aware that there are some designs that look great but are less than minimally ideal for happy fish: narrow-tall tanks should be avoided; aim at wider-longer for most fishes.

With the exception of certain fish species, that are somewhat taller than longer, as Angelfish and Discus, for which tall tank is better than longer-wider

Glass aquariums (which I prefer due to its almost scratch-free risk -diamond is the only material, in my knowledge, that could scratch glass) are significantly less expensive than acrylics, and there are some bow models that look really neat.

I once purchased a new black stand that I paid to get painted mahogany-like color. Aesthetics is important in this hobby. I am actually waiting for a design on a custom made furniture for a 6 footer tank that weights more than 3,000 lbs when fully set-up (right now sitting at floor level over two 3/4" cork sheet).

Good luck, and welcome again.

Pepe
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jdhef

Sometimes, PetSmart.com will have free shipping on orders over $100.