the BEST, most AFFORDABLE stand

[TX_REEF]

I finally got around to setting up this pseudo stand I've had in the garage for about a year, and let me tell you, this thing is ROBUST. I think this is the perfect stand for when aesthetics aren't your main concern. It is stable, adjustable height up to 48 inches tall (as a tall guy I love this!), supports up to 2000 lbs according to manufacturer, comes with built-in power strip, has the option to use wheels or padded feet depending on your application, cost me less than $200, and only took me 15 minutes start to finish to build. It would also be simple enough to sand and re-finish the solid wood top as desired. Highly recommend if you have a garage project or basement frag tank!

Features:

• Affordable (~$150 as of 30 may 2025, including digital coupon)
• Easy and quick to assemble; 30 minutes or less to assemble with tools included (took me 15 minutes)
• Adjustable height, up to 48 inches tall
• Includes both wheels and fixed feet for flexibility (using the wheels/casters will reduce the weight bearing capacity)
• Includes integrated power strip
• Sturdy, solid wood top and steel frame
• Can hold up to 2000 pounds (with fixed feet installed)
• Has length measurement marks scribed on the top edges
• Could easily be sanded and re-finished or painted as desired

https://amzn.to/4kEE9uL

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I finally got around to setting up this pseudo stand I've had in the garage for about a year, and let me tell you, this thing is ROBUST. I think this is the perfect stand for when aesthetics aren't your main concern. It is stable, adjustable height up to 48 inches tall (as a tall guy I love this!), supports up to 2000 lbs according to manufacturer, comes with built-in power strip, has the option to use wheels or padded feet depending on your application, cost me less than $200, and only took me 15 minutes start to finish to build. It would also be simple enough to sand and re-finish the solid wood top as desired. Highly recommend if you have a garage project or basement frag tank!

https://amzn.to/4kEE9uL

Oh wow we just set up several of these in the R2R Headquarters, not at stands though! They are very sturdy. Remind me if they have a center supports or not? Not that it matters as much on this smaller size but still wondering.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Haha, these stands are actually really nice. I love the fact they have a power strip on the side

 

[TX_REEF]

Oh wow we just set up several of these in the R2R Headquarters, not at stands though! They are very sturdy. Remind me if they have a center supports or not? Not that it matters as much on this smaller size but still wondering.

Nope, no center support on these guys.

 

[Quietman]

Not to rain on anyone's parade here but I'm a bit skeptical of the caster rating. Normally 3/8" stem casters max out about 250-300# (light industrial may go to 350#) I could just be overly cautious but at that price point I've learned to be overly cautious.

The table itself I'm sure is a solid 2000# rating. I've seen that advertised from common suppliers without the casters. That's still a great design and a good bargain and I may get one.

But I'd be likely to limit my load to <1000# which is still very good. I might replace the stem casters which are going to be the weak point, or just use the feet and load it up.

Just my two cents.

 

[TX_REEF]

Not to rain on anyone's parade here but I'm a bit skeptical of the caster rating. Normally 3/8" stem casters max out about 250-300# (light industrial may go to 350#) I could just be overly cautious but at that price point I've learned to be overly cautious.

The table itself I'm sure is a solid 2000# rating. I've seen that advertised from common suppliers without the casters. That's still a great design and a good bargain and I may get one.

But I'd be likely to limit my load to <1000# which is still very good. I might replace the stem casters which are going to be the weak point, or just use the feet and load it up.

Just my two cents.

I agree with the casters capacity comment, If I was using it for a large tank I'd just use the static feet which are also included.

 

[TX_REEF]

This stand actually has a digital coupon live on amazon now, bringing it to less than $150 currently!

 

[UncommonSense]

Not to rain on anyone's parade here but I'm a bit skeptical of the caster rating. Normally 3/8" stem casters max out about 250-300# (light industrial may go to 350#) I could just be overly cautious but at that price point I've learned to be overly cautious.

The table itself I'm sure is a solid 2000# rating. I've seen that advertised from common suppliers without the casters. That's still a great design and a good bargain and I may get one.

But I'd be likely to limit my load to <1000# which is still very good. I might replace the stem casters which are going to be the weak point, or just use the feet and load it up.

Just my two cents.

This was my immediate concern…

I once helped a buddy set up an acrylic 6ft 120g on a Whalen “2,000# shelf capacity” shelving rack… plywood under the tank helped a bit, but the shelf itself was bowing alarmingly @ <1,300# before extensive reinforcements were added…

 

[UncommonSense]

double post.

 

[TX_REEF]

This was my immediate concern…

I once helped a buddy set up an acrylic 6ft 120g on a Whalen “2,000# shelf capacity” shelving rack… plywood under the tank helped a bit, but the shelf itself was bowing alarmingly @ <1,300# before extensive reinforcements were added…

I definitely wouldn't want a large tank on this stand with the casters installed or at full 48" height, for sure. I'd use the fixed feet and reduce the height a bit.