35" too tall for aquarium stand?

b4tn · Jul 5, 2015

I am building the frame for my stand. It's for a 75 gallon that is 48.5" x 18.5" x 21 1/8". I cut all the wood peices so the stand would measure 49" x 19" x 35" tall. Most aquarium stands I found seemed a bit short at 30" so I added 5" which makes it the same height as my countertops. But now I am second guessing myself and worried it might be too top heavy. I think I will be ok but wanted to get some opinions. I am also putting a 20 gallon sump and some sort of top off system inside as well.

Here are the plans I am using for the frame.

kschweer · Jul 5, 2015

I built my stand 36" tall. I love the extra height in the stand, it makes for easier viewing in my opinion.

ArcKatana · Jul 5, 2015

Height isn't a problem as long as it is easy to get around the tank. I'm 6'8" - I can't imagine a tank stand less than 36"

b4tn · Jul 5, 2015

Lol. I measured my armpit to the ground as reference when coming up with my measurements. Putin the tank on my counter had a much nicer viewing angle so I after determining I could still reach the bottom even if I need a small stool went on with 35". Thanks

Homer Allman · Jul 5, 2015

I'm going 40" high.

Wild1 · Jul 5, 2015

I have my 90 gal. sitting on a stand that I built that is 37 in. tall. Even tho im only 5 ft. 8 in tall, I enjoy the viewing height & yes I have to stand on something to work on my tank....lol. Actually now I really wish I had made it taller!

FoD · Jul 5, 2015

My 250 sits atop a 44" tall stand. 27" tall glass, and I'll be adding a 19" canopy to it.

Eckolancer · Jul 5, 2015

Mine is 40 but wish I had it like 48"

Stephanie11 · Jul 5, 2015

If you are ever worried you can strap the stand to the wall. i suggest this with any stand with kids in the house.

dbl · Jul 5, 2015

Mine is at 40" as well. Works great for standing and sitting since mine is a room divider.

alpineroush · Jul 5, 2015

I like the 40" stand

DLdraconias · Jul 5, 2015

40" should be the minimum, I hate bending to see into a tank.

Wild1 · Jul 5, 2015

DLdraconias said:
40" should be the minimum, I hate bending to see into a tank.

NOW you tell me...☺

AlexG · Jul 6, 2015

I am thinking I will be going with a low stand in my next build. When I say low I am talking 24-30" high. I see 2 benefits one I can get better access to the tank without a ladder and two sitting back in a chair and being able to view the entire height of the tank including the bottom is relaxing.

Lynn52 · Jul 6, 2015

I build all my stands at least 36". At that height I can easily view it sitting or standing.
I do always lag the stand into the wall studs.

Saybng · Jul 11, 2015

My 120 sat on 44" stand..

racin2438 · Jul 15, 2015

Our 150g main tank is at 42" tall, and love the height cuz we don't have to been over to look at it.

Ebone · Jul 15, 2015

Nope mine is that tall, it is perfect when sitting on my couch or standing...

PostShawn · Jul 21, 2015

Since your tank is not so tall it should be fine. I have a 36" tank on top of a 36" stand. Talk about PITA for maintenance. I need a step ladder to get my grabber tool to the bottom and even that's a chore and I'm 6'1 myself and it's still difficult. If you are really worried about top heavy maybe make the stand with more depth then the tank. You'd be adding a shelf around the base of the tank which is not such a bad idea when you think about it. Then you have a built in spot of supplies while water testing, feeding fish, drinking a beer, etc.