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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: HomerJ on March 01, 2010, 12:55:28 PM

Title: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: HomerJ on March 01, 2010, 12:55:28 PM
Does anyone here own a "Stingray" aquarium stand as sold by BigAlsOnline?  I'm looking at the larger ones, for ~60 gallon tanks.

I'm mostly interested to hear about overall finish, sturdiness, and build quality.

The woodworking in me thinks I could make something much better, but it would also take me ages (I don't have a lot of free time these days), and would likely cost me double considering the price of wood, stain, varnish, etc.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: jackura on March 01, 2010, 01:14:24 PM
http://www.adana-usa.com/
Title: Re: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: Brine on March 01, 2010, 03:24:05 PM
The only saving grace is that they are quick and easy. They are shoddy pieces of overpriced crap, IMO. That being said I have one under my 75G.
Title: Re: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: HomerJ on March 01, 2010, 07:47:18 PM
Quote from: Brine on March 01, 2010, 03:24:05 PM
The only saving grace is that they are quick and easy. They are shoddy pieces of overpriced crap, IMO. That being said I have one under my 75G.

LOL... I'll make note.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: Nerine on March 03, 2010, 11:05:22 AM
they are quick and easy :) used to have one as well under a 75! never any problems with it :)
Title: Re: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: Adam on March 08, 2010, 05:30:57 PM
They do what they are intended to do and are structurally sound, but I don't like them because of the way they look.  I prefer something more substantial and elegant under my aquariums.
Title: Re: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: robt18 on March 10, 2010, 08:47:06 AM
I have them for my 120, my 110 and my 55... I like people to look at my tank, not my stand, so as long as it's not distractingly ugly I don't care really. I don't find them too unattractive, but they've been holding up thousands of pounds for almost 5 years now.
Title: Re: Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand
Post by: Cheebs on March 10, 2010, 10:56:52 AM
They seem like the cheapest alternative to using a metal stand, aside from building your own or buying used. I use one under two of my tanks. The black looks decent and they hold up the tank without any problems, with decent storage space. Not the best, but no complaints!