Hexagonal aquariums tend to be tall and can be a striking feature to add to the ambience of a room. You might consider a custom stand, as the pillar effect of a hexagonal aquarium on a hexagonal stand can be impressive. The hexagonal prism shape also provides interesting viewing angles to admire your fish, given all the facets of the tank. The hexagonal prism shape is typically used with smaller aquariums, while larger tanks of a similar style tend to be octagonal.
Hexagonal Aquariums – The Tank
Hexagonal aquariums come in a variety of sizes. They can be glass or acrylic. Unless you have sturdy furniture or a sturdy hexagonal aquarium stand, an acrylic hexagonal aquarium is better than glass. Acrylic will be lighter, stronger and more durable than glass. On the other hand, an acrylic aquarium will scratch much more easily and can be very difficult to repair when scratched.
Typical sizes are 10, 20, 29, 30, 40, 50, 55 gallons and larger. With the caveat that hexagonal aquariums cannot be so heavy that they break the furniture intended to hold them, the standard aquarium axiom applies: the larger the tank, the better, because a larger aquarium will tend to have conditions of much more stable water. Compare a five gallon tank to a 55 gallon tank. The five-gallon tank can fluctuate in temperature by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit daily, while the temperature doesn’t fluctuate as much in the larger tank. Having more water will also give you more time to correct anything that is going wrong. Tanks can be purchased at your local fish store, online, or built by a custom aquarium builder, so one way or another you can have the hexagonal aquarium you dream of.
Hexagonal Aquariums – The Stand
Water is very heavy, so your hexagonal aquarium will need proper support. An aquarium typically weighs at least 10 pounds per gallon. Therefore, a large 55 gallon aquarium could weigh 550 pounds! Hexagonal aquariums are usually small enough to be placed on sturdy furniture or desks, but you may want to consider a custom stand not only because it is designed to hold the weight, but because aesthetically a hexagonal aquarium on a hexagonal stand is usually be nicer. Regardless of whether you use a stand built to support an aquarium or normal furniture, make sure it is level and strong enough to support your tank and thus avoid fish tank tragedies.
The joy of having a hexagonal aquarium
It takes a lot of thought, preparation, and effort to put together a top-notch aquarium. Ideally, you’ll build an aquarium that matches the decor of your home or apartment, provides an interesting variety of aquatic life, and satisfies your aesthetic sense.
Watching goldfish glide through their silent and lush miniature underwater world, almost like dancers in a little ballet, can be the perfect calming influence after a hectic and stressful day at work. For this reason, aquariums are often found not only in homes, but also in doctor’s and dentist’s waiting rooms, in physiotherapy or massage rooms, hospitals and psychiatric clinics, and even in prisons.