"I was really impressed by the quality of this tank stand. It is constructed of pressboard (what else would you expect by the price?), but it has a coating that is water resistant (better than most), and is surprisingly sturdy. I have a 50 Gal SeaClear aquarium and the demensions of the stand accomidate it perfectly. It took less than 30 min to assemble and all you need is a philips screwdriver and the 1 page instruction sheet. Even if you are not a do-it yourselfer (I for one, am not), it is very easy to set up and the end product is stlyish enough to match to most modern/black furniture."