I had kept a 10 gallon freshwater tank for about 3 years, and decided to get a larger one. My brother told me about how cool his saltwater tank was while he was in college 20 years ago, and I decided to look into it. Meanwhile, my wife told me that instead of keeping the fish tank on the counter in the kictchen, that I ought to get a new one and put it in the art niche about 10 feet away. This was a nice spot, but was very central to the house. It would have to be done well, as it would be on display ...