sera guide - Marine aquariums

When choosing the location, bear in mind that subsequently moving the aquarium is difficult. A decorated and filled 100 liter (26 US gal.) aquarium weighs up to 150 kg (331 lb. – with- out cabinet)! In older buildings we recom- mend that you gather information about the stability of the floor first. Take into account that the viewers’ weight adds to the aquarium weight! A small aquarium can add to more than 300 kg (662 lb.) in a small area of floor space. Quiet places in the room which are far from the window are best. Sunlight coming in through the window promotes algae growth. Furthermore, the fish start to swim in a slant- ing way as – frankly speaking – “up” to them is where the light comes from. The aquarium optically stands out better in a dark corner of the room, and the fish are less frequently disturbed by persons rushing along, opening doors, etc. The rack In case you do not want to place the aquar- ium on a cabinet, you will need a suitable rack. It must be stable and stand exactly hor- izontally. A spirit level is very helpful. The sera marin Biotop Cube 130 is equip- ped with a glued-on safety frame. Place the aquarium with its frame directly onto the cab- inet. Do not use any additional mats. Aquariums without a safety frame require a safety pad and heat insulation below the aquarium as to avoid tension caused cracks. The sera thermo-safe safety pad reduces the danger of breaking glass caused by e.g., single sand grains or tension caused cracks caused by torsion of the wooden cabinet. 4. The correct location 30