Freshwater

Figure 4-1:
Building an
aquarium
into your
wall is one
way to solve
the problem
of not
enough
space.
sure to ask them to run the lights to a light switch in your room so that you
can simply turn them on and off with the flick of a switch. These tanks are
also used for desktop aquariums because their small width doesn’t take up a
lot of working space.
Wall tanks are not hard to clean because access is left open on one side of the
wall, or the top trim piece can be installed to flip open. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions and get a contractor if you are not familiar with carpentry.
Furniture aquariums
If you would like to combine a piece of furniture with an aquarium, then a furniture
aquarium may be just what you are looking for. These tanks are built
into pieces of furniture such as coffee tables, headboards, end tables, nightstands,
lamps, and clocks. Often these dual-purpose tanks can be expensive,
but are well worth the money if you can spare it. Use caution when purchasing
one of these tanks if you have small toddlers in the house who can easily
break or fall onto them.
Tower aquariums
Chapter 4: The Tank and Stand
Tower aquariums are simply tanks that are built into the shape of a tall column
or tower. These tanks are great for corner spaces and add a contemporary look
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