Aquatic Fundamentals Black Upright Aquarium Stand - for 29 and 37 Gallon Aquariums, 31.37 in

Surprised how fast they shipped this to me and it was well packaged with a box within a box packing. It all arrived intact, no damage. It appears to be solid construction. Pieces are about 9/16 thick and very hard. I am familiar to this type of construction having done this with other pieces. They hold up as long as they are not abused. Before putting it together I put a urethane coating on all outside pieces having read about pieces being susceptible to damage from water if not wiped up right away. Inasmuch as this is to hold a fish tank I thought it prudent to add additional protection. A few things I found to be helpful in constructing the piece was study the directions beforehand, and when locking the cam fasteners make sure they are not binding in the holes they sit in. You should be able to make almost a full turn when locking. Some of the holes are pretty tight and when you try an lock the fastener they bind and make it impossible to lock. Just use your screwdriver to turn the fastener around in the hole while the piece is not connected and then reconnect. I am using this for a 20 gallon fish tank with 1 1/2 " sand and about 10 lbs of rock. I have no qualms about this tank holding it safely. It would be 5 stars if they had put a truly waterproof finish on it and came in a more wood like finish but you can't have everything and a low price too.

Arrived well packed with strapping and double boxed. This is important to minimize the possibility of shipping damage. My unit didn't have even the slightest ding. Assembly is about as easy as it could possibly be, with 5 side panels a door, a top and a bottom. One person can do it fairly easily. Lie the unit on the side when you put the top on. It may appear that a small Phillips screwdriver is appropriate, but a larger, #2 or blunt tipped #1 is needed. A #1 slotted screwdriver is best for tightening the cams. Make sure the screws are fully screwed in but not over tightened. They are designed so that your screwdriver will slip off when you get them screwed in enough. Also take care to make sure that each cam is fully tightened. This is important for the integrity of the structure. On my unit a couple of the cams took a good bit of force to fully tighten. Attach the magnet and bottom door hinge first, then attach the top hinge with the door installed but open. This unit is sturdy and I would be comfortable with even a tall 37 gallon tank. The bottom extends out the front about 1 1/2 inches or so for stability. Hardware for attaching this stand to a wall or to the floor is not included, but if children or a large canine is around, you may wish to consider. The powder coat finish is rough, not glossy and appears to be durable. The back of the large storage area is open on each end with a support in the middle of the back and no shelving is included. I am impressed by the nice appearance of this stand and expect it should last at least for the life of the tank. Overall a "no remorse" purchase!

Good stand with plenty of room inside, though would be nice if there was an optional shelf.I’ve been using it on my 20 gallon long since 2017 with weekly water changes and have no problems. Water rolls off easily, just wipe it down.

This stand sat in the box unopened for 6 months. I was afraid (based on other reviews) I was going to have a real problem with missing parts and things since it took us so long to put it together. All I can say is that my wife did it by herself in less than 30 minutes. It is a nice stand and holds our 30 gallon rectangular aquarium perfectly. It is attractive and well made. We are very happy with it. We also purchased a 29 gallon bow front stand made by the same company and it was equally easy to put together and looks great!

After struggling with a different brand cabinet for 29 gallon aquarium bought this. This was easy to put together alone. Really sturdy and looks nice. Wish my 5 gallon buckets would fit and there was a shelf but for the money it is great. Doors work nicely.

The stand seems sturday and was easy to put together; my only complaint is that I will have to install a latch to keep the magnetic door shut. That thing is like a hair trigger; just walking by disrupts the closure and the door swings open.

This is a heavy piece of furniture that is strong and stable. I have my 20 gallon aquarium on it (it's made to hold up to 30 gallons or so) and it looks fantastic! The quality is rock solid and although it does not have a shelf inside, it does have a door (the middle panel opens) and storage space inside. You can even use those Command 3M hooks on there to hang fishnets or your gravel cleaner. Worth every penny I paid for it!

Fits my 29 gallon perfect. Looks nice and holds the food and accessories.