Best Aquarium Stands and features!

Bouldereefer · Jun 11, 2018

Mebeknob said:
I really want to focus on the high end stands. Ones that are made from hardwood like walnut/cherry and avoid the typical 2x4 stands.

Also want to see all of the unique features that take stands to the next level.

Pics and descriptions!

Bouldereefer · Jun 11, 2018

Chris Benner. Custom antique finish, water proof liner (saved my bum more than once), Reef Savvy tank. High end furniture quality. Chris and Felix worked together and delivery of stand and tank were perfectly timed.

madweazl · Jun 11, 2018

Local club member built the stand for our 150g; 5/4 rough sawn maple.

Robert1999 · Jun 12, 2018

This is a Chris Benner stand build in summer of 2016. Perfect!

Gotfrogs · Jun 12, 2018

I love Benners Woodworking custom made stand paired up with a Reefsavvy tank! The stand has vents in the door for my chiller plus and internal shelf for my Apex.

Reef Pets · Jun 13, 2018

If you want a quality stand made by true craftsmen contact Chris Benner @Cbenner. Chris has been in the reef hobby for decades and knows the ins and outs of what’s needed and required to build a stand that will meet the needs of a hobbyist. Your everyday custom furniture builder has no clue about aquariums and components.

Benner Woodworking is a local business to me and I’ve been to their massive shop many times and have seen their process and machinery, it’s impressive! This isn’t a fly by night garage company, instead, they build extremely high quality furniture that’s distributed worldwide.

I am absolutely positive that Chris can build any stand to meet your wildest imigination or simple everyday type stand.

And no, I do not profit by this review at all. I just know quality when I see it.

Give Chris a call - 513-515-6013

aquavista99 · Jun 15, 2018

Chris Benner built my stand as well. Super nice guy who builds amazing aquarium stands. Simply the best master woodworker in the hobby in my opinion!

Reef Pets · Jun 15, 2018

aquavista99 said:
Chris Benner built my stand as well. Super nice guy who builds amazing aquarium stands. Simply the best master woodworker in the hobby in my opinion!

Tim, I need to see this is person!

Mebeknob · Jun 18, 2018

aquavista99 said:

I do like the simple open stand like this. It helps the aquarium not to feel so “heavy” and intrusive in the room.

Reefer707 · Oct 24, 2018

Bouldereefer said:
Chris Benner. Custom antique finish, water proof liner (saved my bum more than once), Reef Savvy tank. High end furniture quality. Chris and Felix worked together and delivery of stand and tank were perfectly timed.

--How was the delivery service?
Was it crated curbside delivery or furniture blanket wrapped ?
Did they help carry it inside.

Reefer707 · Oct 24, 2018

jolt said:
My stand from Chris Benner (he made the BRS stand too). Solid Cherry construction, shaker doors. Had him make a matching coffee table and end table. Stained to match a piano we had in the room already. Best feature: separate section for electronics with a front panel for the apex and fan controller units

Has the evaporation had any effect on the cabinet?

vetteguy53081 · Oct 24, 2018

jolt · Oct 25, 2018

No effects from moisture that I can detect

Reefer707 · Oct 25, 2018

Nice! It took two failed stands before finally deciding to go with Chris Bennner. The guys service so far has been solid! He's finishing a stand and coffee table for me.

jolt · Oct 26, 2018

Reefer707 said:
Nice! It took two failed stands before finally deciding to go with Chris Bennner. The guys service so far has been solid! He's finishing a stand and coffee table for me.

I think you will be very happy with the result!

Jase4224 · Oct 26, 2018

Maacc said:
I am a huge fan of 80/20. Any future stands will be made of it just for sheer utility. it can also be clad with hardwood, which I hope to do with mine eventually.

If that pot plant falls in the pool it’s gonna be a real PITA to scoop up all that potting mix..

doughboy · Oct 26, 2018

Mebeknob said:
One of my favorites. BRS 160 stand.

It is simply beautiful. Love the style and how you can actually see under the stand. Helps it not feel so “heavy” in the room.

Question to anyone that owns this style stand.
What is the width of the rails and stiles (the border) for the doors? 2 inches? 2.5 inches?
I am thinking of changing my DIY cabinet door to this style.
Thanks!

Mebeknob · Oct 26, 2018

doughboy said:
Question to anyone that owns this style stand.
What is the width of the rails and stiles (the border) for the doors? 2 inches? 2.5 inches?
I am thinking of changing my DIY cabinet door to this style.
Thanks!

You could probably email BRS and they would check for you.

Bob Lauson · Oct 28, 2018

Greybeard said:
Some nice stuff on display here, for sure

Don't know if mine would be considered 'high end' or not, but I'm happy with it.

1.5", 11 gauge, powder coated square tube steel, custom painted 10" surround, solid oak edging, 1/4" poured epoxy surface, custom lighted bookshelf inserts... fanciest stand I've ever built, anyway

This stand is awesome. I love the under aquarium lights and shelving.