Whether you just bought a fish tank or are looking to move an existing one, picking the right spot to place it is important. Choosing the right spot is not only important for looks, but for the wellness of the fish inside the tank.
In this article, we’re going to look at what you need to consider when choosing a spot to place a fish tank, and some examples of great places for aquariums.
What Makes A Good Location?
So what exactly makes a “good spot” to place a fish tank? Well, there’s a couple things that go into making the decision, those are:
- How easily accessible the spot it
- How much sunlight the spot gets
- How close electrical outlets are
- How much noise the area around the spot makes
- How visible the spot it
Easily Accessible Spots Are Best
One of the most important things to consider when finding a spot is how accessible the tank will be. We’ve all seen those photos of aquariums jammed into walls online. Yes, they are beautiful and cool looking, but when it comes to cleaning the tank, you’ll soon realize the mistake you made.
When it comes to tank maintenance, having an open area to do your tanks chores is best. From cleaning the decorations to feeding the fish, open areas will make these tasks all the more easier.
Spots That Aren’t Directly In Sunlight
Considered the mother of all life, the sun is important for fish. However, exposing your tank to excessive sunlight is a bad thing. The reason for this? Well, the combination of water and sunlight causes algae blooms.
Algae blooms are the main culprit of a cloudy fish tank. And trust us when we say NOBODY wants filthy, cloudy tank water. So make sure wherever you place your tank isn’t near a window or any other place where sunlight directly enters the home.
A good rule of thumb is to limit your tank to no more than 10 hours of light a day to keep crystal clear waters.
Your Spot Should Be Near An Electrical Outlet
Another thing to think about when choosing a good spot for a fish tank is how close the spot is to an electrical outlet.
The reason for this is because your tank has A LOT of equipment. From the filter, heater, and lighting system, they’ll all need to be powered by electricity.
Generally having an electrical outlet 2-3 feet from the tank is good. You can use an extension cable to fuel your tank with power, just be careful of water dripping onto it.
Quiet Spots Are The Best For Your Fish
In order to keep happy, healthy fish, you need to make sure they are calm and “chill”. Loud and noisy environments do the opposite of this.
Spots that produce noise are horrible for fish tanks. The reason for this is because fish get stressed out by noise, which can lead them to go into shock and potentially die prematurely.
So be sure to place your tank far away from speakers, TV’s, gym equipment, and other noisy devices.
Choose A Visible Spot
Lets face it, the fish tank setup process is HARD WORK. With that being said, pick a spot to show off your work. Aquariums are huge crowd pleasers and will most definitely draw some attention. Be sure to choose a room that will make it stand out!
It’s also important to make your fish tank visible so you can look for cracks and leaks. Plus, you’ll be able to notice your fish more!
3 GREAT Locations To Put A Fish Tank
Now that we’ve seen all the different things to consider when choosing a spot for a fish tank, let’s look at some awesome places to put one.
Here are the top 3 best places to put a fish tank in your home.
Your Bedroom
One of the best places in the house to place an aquarium is in your bedroom. You’ll be spending quite a bit of time there, so why not set up a fish tank there? You’ll be able to visibly observe your tank and it’ll be accessible to!
Plus, who doesn’t love the sight of beautiful fish in the morning?
So if you’re looking to decorate your bedroom, consider adding a fish tank.
Your Living Room
Another awesome spot to set up a fish tank is in your living room.
Living rooms are generally the most popular place of the house, so your tank will be able to be shown to everyone! Living rooms are also great candidates because of how accessible they are and how abundant electrical outlets are.
Only potential downside to living rooms is that they can become noisy at times. So be careful of that.
Otherwise, decorating your living room by adding an aquarium isn’t a bad idea.
Your Office
If your home has an office, placing a fish tank there is no braino.
Offices are generally a quiet spot to get some work done so you won’t have to worry about stressing out the fish with noise. Plus, offices generally have a lot of electrical outlets too!
So consider decorating your home office with an aquarium if you have one!
Summary
When you’re deciding on a spot to put your tank, remember to keep it out of sunlight, easily visible and accessible, in a quiet spot, and near electrical outlets.
Wherever you decide to put it, make sure it’s in the open and ACCESSIBLE!
Meet The Author
Hi there, my name is Gunnar Kennedy! I’m a fishkeeping enthusiast and owner of smartfishkeeper.com. I love sharing new ideas and helping others care for their aquatic friends! I Hope you enjoyed this article and learned something new!
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