It is important to use the aquarium rack. Water can be unexpectedly heavy, especially when gravel, rocks and other decorations are included. In a standard aquarium, when water, gravel, and decorations such as stones are included, the average is about ten pounds per gallon. This creates a constant and very concentrated force at a very limited distance. This inexorable pressure is applied to the surface area, which is affected only by the actual size of the aquarium. Few, if any, pieces of standard home furnishings were designed to hold this type of concentrated weight, no matter how durable support materials may seem to be random observations.
The correct aquarium stand for a full aquarium should be designed taking into account that the aquarium will be of particular importance. Most aquariums sold worldwide are rectangular glass boxes. Glass, although extremely strong in many dimensions and perfect for storing water as an aquarium, is also very fragile under special conditions. Any aquarium can be easily broken if stress is applied to the panel so that it does not withstand. The glass box must always be supported in such a way that there is no transverse voltage located on the bottom or side panels. When stress is put on glass, a crystal matrix is detected and stress cracks often occur. When this happens, catastrophic consequences usually occur.
It is not surprising that most aquarium manufacturers specifically declare their aquarium guarantees and any accompanying literature that the tank MUST be placed on a manufactured aquarium rack. Otherwise, the fish tank is not covered by any warranty. Usually, the guarantee states that the support must be specifically designed to support the established weight of the aquarium. In other words, if there is a flaw in the aquarium, you must prove that the support was specifically made for the aquarium that he was holding. Otherwise, the warranty is respected or valid.
Putting the aquarium on the table is a recipe for disaster. Tables and other flat surfaces rarely include any basic structural support. These reinforcement racks should be located directly below all edges of the tank. Without an underscore structure to prevent distortion or to maintain constant pressure in the aquarium, the surface in contact with the aquarium will distort, dissipate or deform over time. It doesn't matter how thick or solid the material may seem. Damage at some point will happen with the furniture. These changes may not be visible to you and me, but the crystal structure of the glass reacts to this change, releasing the strain with a stress crack.
Another reason for many aquarium catastrophes is when the surface of the table or other substrate is wet. This often happens when some water is accidentally spilled on the surface of a support. This leads to swelling of the tree. Again, this may not seem like much to us, but to glass, which is under enormous pressure of water against the weight of the water it contains, this becomes a very big problem.
Our advice is very simple: do not be afraid. Make sure your aquarium is supported on a specially designed and manufactured aquarium rack and that it has been assembled correctly.
