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WHY CHOOSE A STEEL FRAMED AQUARIUM CABINET

BY AQUARIUMS4LIFE?

• Maximum Strength • Maximum Durability • Maximum Interior Space • Adjustable Feet • Beautiful Door Alignment • Contemporary design •

STEEL V ALUMINIUM AQUARIUM FRAMES

Things to Know when buying your aquarium stand.

Facts to Consider.

Whether running a Freshwater or Marine system water spillage is inevitable. Many stands, particularly mass produced brands, are made from particle board (chipboard) and MDF. Why? Simply because these are inexpensive products and the work can be carried out quickly and more profitably for the companies using such materials.

Whilst systems which do not run a sump tank are less likely to expose the cabinetry to water damage it is definitely not recommended that one of these board frames be used for Salt water aquariums, Sumped aquariums or large tropical/freshwater builds.

Why you shouldn't use a Particle Board Aquarium Cabinet.

The answer is simple. HUMIDITY. The humidity produced by the sump tank will cause a wooden cabinet to warp, swell and ultimately move, the danger is that this damage, in addition to the expected spills when maintaining, will result in your cabinet becoming no longer fit for purpose, the materials become soft and unable to carry the weight of your aquarium.

Once the damage occurs there is no way to repair it, the only way forward is replacement which will mean breaking down your aquarium in preparation for a move. The costs of running an aquarium are already substantial without having to buy another cabinet every few of years.

Plyboard and solid wood are a better choice than particle boards and MDF, but they can still be susceptible to the effects of water. This is why Steel is the best choice for an Aquarium Cabinet that lasts.

An empty 4ft (120cm) tank weighing 90kg will weigh over half a tonne (500kg) full.

? ? Do you really want to balance your aquarium on a weak or damaged cabinet near Friends & Family or Colleagues & Customers ? ?

! TANK BREAK !

!! TANK BREAK !!

Why choose Steel Framed Cabinets by Aquariums4Life

Easy! The steel frame is so much stronger than wood, even ply-board and solid wood. The nature of the steel stand means that you can have far greater access beneath your tank than the best of the wooden stands.

The steel will not move over time like wooden frames meaning that, at no point, will your tank have to cope with a change it its base support and therefore a threat to its stability.

The steel Frame means more room for a sump tank and equipment as well as additional space for maintaining.

What makes Aquariums4Life different is the attention to detail, the exactness of the builds, the ability to design and customise to meet individual requirements and the quality. Particular pride is taken in ensuring that the panels on your cabinet are aligned perfectly within millimeters with no annoying discrepancies detracting your eye.

Built to last a Lifetime the Steel frame allows panel replacement in instances of aesthetic variation or damage. Panels can be attached and reattached with relative ease in comparison to a whole system shutdown.

Steel aquarium top and base. custom tank design 60

Custom built tank Floor to Ceiling Marine Aquarium design by A4L

See the strength

Steel frame strength test aquarium stand by Aquariums4life strong can carry a car at least built to last a lifetime

Maximum Strength & Durability

The Aquariums4Life Steel Cabinet Frame has been fully load tested and with load capability calculations carried out.

Each frame is built by fully-qualified fabricators.

Frames are Sand-blasted & Powder-coated to prevent corrosion. So whilst a steel framework is stronger than a wooden frame, a powder-costed steel frame offers EVEN MORE lasting strength by eliminating the chance of corrosion.

Customisable

Looking for extra doors, a steel pelmet for ease of access, additional storage or a bespoke size ... we can help.

The Steel frame comes with Adjustable Feet, Removable Support Braces, Rubber-lined Film-faced Ply base and a Film-faced ply Top.

What is Film Faced Ply? Film Faced Plywood is a specialised plywood with two sides coated in a wearable and waterproof film

Custom Designed AQuairum cabinet. In situ build by Aquariums4Life

Custom Aquairum Hood. Front opening for easy access. White powder coating anti-corrosion peninsular aquarium

Aquariums4Life Steel Framed cabinets adjustable feet level aquarium to stop leaks and cracks no leaks with Aquariums$life aquarium stands

IMPORTANT: Adjustable Feet

Steel Frame Aquarium Cabinets by Aquariums4Life all have Adjustable-Feet as standard, this means that despite your uneven floor, your aquarium WILL be level.

VIDEO• An uneven base is a cause of tank fracture.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE importance of a fully-supported and level base for your tank. The majority of tank leaks and breaks come from the failure to place an aquarium on a solid, supported and level stand. This causes stress to the glass and the silicone seams which, over time, can, and do, produce breakage.

Steel Framed Tank Builds are leveled by Aquariums4Life when opting for an Assisted Delivery Option

Partition Panels

Allowing isolation of electrics from the sump tank or external filters where water exposure is likely.

Partition panels can also be made to be removable where access is difficult or critical.

Aquariums4Life electrical panel metal frame white gloss. sliding for ease of access

Peninsular Aquarium electrical panel marine fish sump tank

Maximum Interior Space

The Aquariums4Life Steel Stand comes, as standard, with Removable Support Braces to allow maximum access for sump tank installation and maintenance.

Large sumps fit easily beneath the aquarium since there are no supports required directly beneath the aquarium as with wooden and particle board cabinets.

The interiors of the cabinets are sealed against water damage and come with a Rubber lined interior base for additional water-proofing and noise suppression from your equipment.