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How good is the quality of aquarium stands made by Aqueon/All Glass Aquariums?

My local PetSmart has a 36 inch long, 65 gallon set-up by this company and I am considering buying it. However, I am wondering if the stand is strong enough to support such a large, heavy tank for the long term. Do you have any experience with such a stand? It does not appear to be made of solid wood, has a 'heavy duty' laminate. The company's website did not offer many details. Thanks! Unfortunately, the stand/tank combo I am thinking of does not seem to have a model name. Also, Consumer reports and the like do not evaluate aquarium furniture.

Public Comments

1. We have the aquarium by them but not the stand. We're satisfied with the quality of the aquarium (60 gal). I suggest you check consumer reports or any of the quality rating places.
2. I much prefer iron stands,their not as attractive,but I've never seen one fail in over 50 years of fish-keeping. The paste wood sort of material is usually not waterproof.