Petco Brooklyn 55 Gallon Metal Tank Stand

First the stand is real metal. I have had the particle board stands over the years and once they get wet they are done for.

This will definitely hold a 55 gallon tank. It is easy to put together but be aware that the finish scratches easily. If it is really powder coating as they claim, it is the thinnest coating I have ever seen. If a Burbur carpet could scratch the finish it is not powder coating. Most of the welded corners are ground down flush and only a few are not perfect. You really have to get close to see it.

And my big gripe? There was welding spatter in one of the bolt holes. This caused difficulty in getting the bolt in. I couldn't. A tap was needed to clear it out. The threads are 8mm 1.25 for the record. And yes it is made in China.

One last great feature I have never seen in a wooden stand is that the feet are adjustable. This is great! Just put a level on the stand and you can make it perfect! It does not matter if your floor is not perfectly level.

This is an incredibly great product. Assembly and set up was very easy and all the necessary tools (an Allen/hexagonal wrench) are supplied. Finish of the product pieces was perfect and, contrary to experience/claim of another reviewer, the finish was not subject to incidental damage. On top of its attractive modern design, this stand is incredibly strong and should easily be able to support 800 lbs. (Typical 55 gallon set up is about 600 lbs. not including the stand.) Feet are adjustable, so if your floor is not perfectly level, no problem! (This is a feature I have never seen in a competitive acquarium stand product.) And the price can't be beat!

What could be bad about this? Well maybe you don't like the metal construction or color, preferring something wooden. Or maybe you don't like the open design, wanting a cabinet where you can hide your equipment from site below the tank without using skirting material.

But when it comes to strength and functional utility, this actually may be the best 55 gallon acquarium stand that money can buy.

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This product was packed and shipped by Petco. There were places on the product where the paint had been rubbed off. Would suggest to Petco to place bubble wrap around pieces to avoid the paint from rubbing off. Easy to put together. The stand is very high and really shows off the aquarium. Over all very pleased with product

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Looks great I love the clean look and this is a strong table that goes great with the look in my home

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This stand holds my 55 gal. aquarium well enough. However, I'd be lying if I said I'm not the slightest bit disappointed. My stand came with some defects. Firstly, one of the bolt holes was stripped. None of the bolts would tighten up into that top hole, which supports the top piece. It was quite aggravating, enough that I even considered taking it back to my local Petco and getting my money back, but it didn't come to that. With a little tape placed around the bolt, I was able to screw it in so that it wasn't as loose, and I felt that was sufficient enough.

After I got it together and set my 55 gallon tank on it did the real problem surface. There is a huge gap in the center of the tank between the tank itself and the stand. I mean, I can see through this gap and to my wall on the other side! A tank that is expected to hold roughly 650 pounds of water needs every inch of its base fully supported by the stand, otherwise, the unevenness will put stress in odd places of the tank's base, causing leaks, possibly even cracks, or shattering the tank. To remedy this, I am going to buy a Styrofoam sheet from my local hardware store and place that under my tank to help properly support the base.

This stand is definitely not the highest of quality. But, I paid 75 bucks for something that successfully holds a 55 gal. aquarium full of water, but with a bit of help from Styrofoam. I can't really argue. All in all, I'm somewhat satisfied. It looks nice, and it has adjustable feet, which was a big plus for me, as my floors aren't quite level.

It's sturdy and it was a great buy either way. Just watch out for those bolts and the uneven surface.

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