alright so I changed my mind on that it just isnt worth it when it is so close to my bed and I could get hurt and it just isn't worth it. However, I did find a place where I could put it that is near a window, but the back (with the background) would be facing the window and the window has a shade screen on it so I am not worried about that I just would have to find a stand for it I just don't want to spend 50 bucks on a stand so I will have to look at a lfs that has cheaper prices or craigslist. So until then do you think a 20 gallon will be ok on the ground it is an exterior travertine paver that is relatively flat (the tank is big enough that it would span more than one tile) until I can find a stand that is cheap enough for it?