MacnReef Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Hey there is a tank stand at wal-mart that holds a 20 or 29g tank. I have seen it on websites like lunchbuckets, but does anyone know who it is made by? Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 I will not respond to such language. Link to comment
MacnReef Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 Thanx Dave! I called down there and they did not give me the name. They kept putting me on hold. I guess I could drive down there one night after work, but lately I have been busy. I tried searching their website, but they do not have anything related to fish. I am just trying to get an idea if it is a good quality stand or not. Link to comment
cjm033 Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 all i can say is... particle board. i looked at em too for a cheap stand and thats exactly what you get is a cheap stand i wouldnt waste my time but the ones that i checked at my wal mart are most likely thet same as in yours you can always check tho,Chris Link to comment
Crakeur Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 hey mac, does your sig mean you have been bagged? If so, I wouldn't be bragging about it. Link to comment
MacnReef Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 No, thank god! I've had a swirly tho! Link to comment
Crakeur Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 ahh but not a chunky swirly? now they are bad, not from my own exp but bad nonetheless Link to comment
MacnReef Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 How about my sig now? Link to comment
MacnReef Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 cjm, by the website, it looks like they are sealed well. Like maybe a formica is layed on it. Is this true? Or is it just a GOOD paint job? Link to comment
Aggie05 Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 speaking of stands at walmart. I found this end table in the furniture section and used it for my new brackish 10 gallon tank. The table measures 20"x20"x20" and it holds a 10 gallon tank perfectly. It cost me 30 bucks and looks really nice and is very stable. A lot better than the 30 dollar iron stand they sell. The tank is cycling, hince the shrimp. And the plants just got in there because I am treating my other tank for ick:( Link to comment
MacnReef Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 I guess I will stop by Wal-Mart tonight and look at the stand. I was hoping to get the manufacturers name so that I could look it up online and maybe get some specs, height! Oh, well, thanx everyone for the responses. Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Saunder or O'Sullivan... it isn't even worth tossing in the fire. for 30.00 you could get a double decker iron stand. get a nice piece of furnature and put it on top of it. It will really look nicer Chances are if you have to assemble it yourself or if it has laminante.. the salt water WILL destroy it. BEST BET: check out second hand shops for a NICE end table or cabinet or small chest of drawers / or night stand of SOLID WOOD. Link to comment
Spudds Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 I keep a 10 gallon brackish tank to keep raw shrimp too! It's the most exciting tank I own. Spudds. Link to comment
Inpha Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Isn't that a rather large piece of shrimp for a ten gal... sometimes I think people over do the whole... let something decompose in your tank bit.... Link to comment
~_~ Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 I have that stand and use it for my 20g. Of course I forgot who made it, and I misplaced the instructions. It's only like 27.?? inches high. Has a dumb "granite"coating on it, which makes it feel like sandpaper. It cost like $70-80 I think.. Link to comment
~_~ Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Ok, so I found the instructions and it says it is made by IFD (Innovative Furniture & Designs Inc.) Model 1229 And also "Marco group Inc" I think the outside box says another name as well... Ahh..I found there website.. More info here http://www.marcogroupinc.com There website says there stands are made from "powder-coated MDF" ;P........(like I get my stand wet anyways) Link to comment
Aggie05 Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Originally posted by Inpha Isn't that a rather large piece of shrimp for a ten gal... sometimes I think people over do the whole... let something decompose in your tank bit.... it is large, but it is the cheapest ones I could find, and on a college buedget I don't need to be spending 12 bucks on shrimp i wont eat. Link to comment
Inpha Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 And of course.... you can't afford a knife or a pair of scissors to cut it up smaller? Heh... just a thought... Link to comment
Aggie05 Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Its not your tank so dont worry about it. It still puts in the same amount of ammonia in the tank, it just might do it quicker. I pulled it out this morning when my levels got to around 3-4. No problems. But I really really appreciate your concern. Link to comment
Lunchbucket Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 yep i got that stand. works good for now. i MIGHT make one sometime when i move but it works GREAT. it is basically sealed pretty well so no moisture should get in there. Lunchbucket Link to comment
MacnReef Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 Man am I glad you joined this thread! Anyways, can you tell me how tall your stand is? I think someone said around 27" but that seems short. I tried the mfg website, but I couldn't find shat but a picture. Here it is with the oak top! Link to comment
Lunchbucket Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 thanks 27.5 to the top and 22.5 inside the stand Lunchbucket Link to comment
MacnReef Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 Thanx Lunch! BTW, I emailed you! Link to comment
Lunchbucket Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 emailed me? about the 20?? if so i mailed you back Lunchbucket Link to comment
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