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Wanted: Opinion on BigAl's Stingray stand

Started by HomerJ, March 01, 2010, 12:55:28 PM

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HomerJ

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!

Brine

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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.

HomerJ

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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!

Nerine

#4
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 :)
55 Gallon: Zamora Woodcats, Gold Gourami, Severum, Convicts
Misc tanks: Glo Light Tetras, Harlequin Tetras, Danios, Platies, Guppies, Otto cats
Breeding: Platies, Guppies, Convicts

Adam

#5
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.
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robt18

#6
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.

Cheebs

#7
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!
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