The 8 Best Aquarium Stands
Special Honors
Waterbox Clear Series A fairly new company, Waterbox is making quite the splash in the aquarium-enthusiast community. They generally sell tanks and stands as a package, which ensures a perfect fit as well as a seamless design. Their Clear series is intended for freshwater aquariums and comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and finishes, most of which are intended for freshwater setups. waterbox.com
Red Sea Max Nano Red Sea makes entire aquarium systems, with the tank, filter and lighting built into their stand. They specialize in saltwater aquariums and tend to cater towards the more experienced hobbyists. That being said,the Max Nano is a straightforward 20-gallon setup, complete with Red Sea's Plug n Play Reef System to create an ideal habitat for coral to thrive. These packages can be expensive, but the lofty price includes technical support to assist with any questions that may arise. redseafish.com
Editor's Notes
July 19, 2020:
When selecting the best aquarium stands, we looked for a couple features. They, obviously, needed to be strong enough to support heavy, water-filled tanks, but we also wanted to consider additional features that could be useful, like the ability store common accessories that may accompany your setup, such as filters and fish food.
If you don't mind keeping your tank supplies in full view of your guests, you can consider the HG Fluval Flex AHG15015, which has open shelving. It can also be a smart choice for anyone with limited floor space to spare as it has a rather small footprint. For those who like to keep their aquarium accessories hidden, we recommend the Flipper Wildwood 20 Gallon, Coralife Designer Biocube Stand, and Aqua Culture Deluxe, all of which have doors to conceal their shelves and any items you are storing on them. This type of design also aids in hiding unsightly electrical cables, such as those trailing from heaters or pumps.
If you have multiple tanks and don't want to use up a bunch of space in your home by getting each one a separate stand, you will be well served by the Caitec TitanEzeDouble 45346 or the Aqueon Forge. They both offer a second level strong enough to support a second aquariums or terrarium. The Imagitarium Newport is also good for making the most of your available space, as it has three shelves for storing tanks and accessories, and a simple style that works well with a variety of décors.