Big Al's stingray stands

[Church]

Are these any good? I'm looking at the 36" x 12" one for my 45 tall, which is a heavy aquarium, and I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if these are sturdy or not? The price is right, so this might be a good option for me. They look nice in the pics!

[fastfreddie]

No personal experience but they look nice. Too bad there is not more cabinet space though. I bet you could add some support without trashing the look if you find the craftsmanship insufficient.
Please inform if you do make the investment. You are right about the price.

[Church]

I already took a chance and got the 10g stand. It just arrived today, as a matter of fact. I figure a 10g isn't really all that heavy to begin with, so it was easy to place that bet... I'm a little scared, though, about the 36" one for my 45 tall.

I wish I could say how sturdy the 10g one is, but Big Al's neglected to include the screws and hardware in the box they sent me. They said it's gonna take another 5 to 7 days before I get it. Bastards.

[Left C]

Sometimes you can find these "new" and discontinued Perfecto (Marineland) Sanibel stands for sale. I got one really cheap.

[Church]

Do you mean online, or at LFS's? That looks real nice! Very furniture-like, which is very important in my new, smaller house...

[smoq]

But, as I read, Sanibel's dimensions are something around 29'', so you can't put 29g on it. Correct me if I am wrong.

[Left C]

Hi Church

Someone on eBay that had all the remaining stock was selling them. I'm sorry, but the seller isn't listed on my eBay account anymore and I can't find any info. This guy had hundreds of stands in various sizes. I got one for my 37g.

Left C


EDIT: I found a dead link to the seller.

[Left C]

Originally Posted by marcinsmok

But, as I read, Sanibel's dimensions are something around 29'', so you can't put 29g on it. Correct me if I am wrong.

Hi marcinsmok

This is the one that I purchased for my 37g, but I bought mine on eBay.
http://www.seacave.com/galleries/sanibel.php

SPECIFICATIONS:
Ready to Assemble Hardwood Rattan.
Available exclusively in FruitWood finish.
30" X 12" Sanibel Stand
Fits all 20L 29 and 37T Gallon Aquariums
Assembled Dimensions:
32 1/4"L x 14 1/4"W x 30 1/4"H
Item # 64172
UPC # 04749764 J729

From: http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ium-stand.html

Originally Posted by Left C

I just purchased one of the following 30x12 Perfecto Sanibel stands from an eBay seller. You can email him and he will take $30 plus shipping for one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sanibel-Fruitwoo...em130240658584

Left C

[Left C]

Here is a nice 36" x 13" stand for $230, but I think that you might want something a bit cheaper.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Perfecto-40-Gall...:B:SRCH:US:101

[smoq]

HOw do you like the stand? IS it hardy? I like the color and design of sanibel...

Originally Posted by Left C

Hi marcinsmok

This is the one that I purchased for my 37g, but I bought mine on eBay.
http://www.seacave.com/galleries/sanibel.php

SPECIFICATIONS:
Ready to Assemble Hardwood Rattan.
Available exclusively in FruitWood finish.
30" X 12" Sanibel Stand
Fits all 20L 29 and 37T Gallon Aquariums
Assembled Dimensions:
32 1/4"L x 14 1/4"W x 30 1/4"H
Item # 64172
UPC # 04749764 J729

From: http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ium-stand.html




Left C

[smoq]

I can't find sanibel 30" on ebay

[Left C]

I guess that they went really fast on eBay.

The only ones that I see for sale are for the 28 Gallon Euro 25-1/4" x 15-1/2" x 30-1/4" high.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&pcatid=13980

[smoq]

Yep, but the one I want for my new apartment is 29g

[Church]

So no one here uses the Stingray stands then, huh?

[smoq]

I saw a Aqueon Home Impressions Stand 30/36 Mahogany in store today and I liked it a lot. The quality of built was way better than sedona stands. But, I can't find this stand online except on the site petsr4u.com (http://www.petsr4u.com/proddetail.asp?prod=806519) which I don't know at all. Any suggestions?