Ray
> > 1) What is the perfect height (bottom of tank) for viewing and working
in a
> > tank (please state size that you are referring to)?
>
> I think it has everything to do with the size of the tank. When sitting,
the middle of the tank should be eye level.
>
> >
> > 2) What makes a hood "good"?
>
> Easy access, easy removal, not so heavy and bulky that two people are
required move it. If the balast could be located somewhere other than the
hood, that would help.
> >
> > 3) How do you feel about drawers and/or shelves in an aquarium stand?
>
> Shelves that retract into the stand would be cool. A small shelf built
into the doors (if you have them) to hold food items, fertilizer, etc.
Built in timer with mutiple plugs.
>
> >
> > 4) What about multi-tank stands? Like stacking 3 ten gallons.
>
> I have one and its nice. Access is important for survicing.
> Alow for at least 4" above the top of the tank. Rather than using hoods,
I mounted lights to the bottom of the shelf above. This looks good, but a
flip down panel to block the light from the rest of the room would be good.
>
> >
> > 5) What do you think about built-in powerstrips?
>
> With a timer would be a plus!
>
>
> >
> > 6) Anything else that defines a good stand...
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