MDF has been around since the 60s (as you said) and has been readily avail. for atleast 15 years (that I can remember).
As the article in the link above states, It is Great as a Uniform, Cheap, workable, smooth material. Personally, I would recommend using the MDF with extreme caution in the Aquarium scene.
To MDF professionals like Plantbrain, maybe no problem. But for most of us DIY people, it will only be a nightmare waiting to happen. I've purchased Aquarium stands from Aquarium Stand Manufacturers. In under a year, the border around the tank was bulging. The 'Moulding' around the base was bulging, swelling, & seperating from the stand itself. If the Manufacturer has a hard time ensuring the integrity of their product...DIY people Beware!!!
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