Quite true. I have a 110 gallon tank sitting on a base that is only 1.5"
tall. The top of the tank is about table height. At that height, I don't
have to stand on anything for maintenance and it doesn't unduly block the
window it is in front of.

"Doug Brown" wrote in message
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It is not terribly unusual for a 10
gallon tank to be on a stand that is approximately table height but larger
tanks are usually situatied somewhat lower. This has to do with viewing
height as well as the ease/practicality of lifting the tank up higher and
also of maintaining it.