Aquarium stand

[john1948]

Hello All,

I recently purchased a 90 g. tank, canopy and stand. All produced by "All Glass Aquariums" Everything looks good. I had no problems with plumbing etc. However, this is the first time using a purpose built wood stand. My last stand was a typical metal stand. I would like some feedback from the forum on how safe these stands are? How do they hold up? What to look out for? and is there any prep work I should do to the stand prior to filling it?

Thanks for the help,
john1948

[charlie]

I know it is hard to believe, but the stand that came with the tank, will be just fine. I had an 80 gallon all glass with the stand for 11 years and now a lady in our club has the same tank and stand. My preference of course would be a stand that would hold up a jeep, but you'll be fine.

[john1948]

Thanks Charlie, That's reassuring. How does the wood around the tank hold up to occasional water spills? any wilting of the wood or anything?

[charlie]

Occasional spills? You really mean floods, don't you?

It held up just fine, I usually tried to wipe things up pretty quickly, but there were those times when......................... well you know.

[john1948]

Thanks Again Charlie. I have to tell you though, my wife did not think the part about floods was very funny

[charlie]

She is gonna find out I have a pretty warped sense of humor!!!!! But I understand. Just tell her I have a 300 gallon, so I don't talk in spill language!!!

This tank isn't gonna be on carpet, is it

[john1948]

Thanks Again Charlie, I now have complete confidence in the stand.