Wood Stand vs Metal Stand

BonesCJ · 12/20/2007, 05:34 PM

I am trying to weigh the pros and cons of a metal vs wood stand for the 110 I am planning on getting so I need to ask some basic questions...

Cost
Which costs more? I refuse to purchase a particle board stand so I am looking at minumum of a pinewood or oak stand which can retail for several hundred.

Availability
How hard would it be to get a metal stand in tucson (though I do not mind a drive up to phx)?

Ease of use
Is it harder to level a metal stand than a wood stand?

Longevity
since it would be a 48 *18 stand it would fit a variety of tanks but do I have to worry about rust or other structural issues?

Please help me answer my questions and If you have any specific stories/refrences please post them.

12/20/2007, 05:34 PM	#1
BonesCJ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,420	Wood Stand vs Metal Stand I am trying to weigh the pros and cons of a metal vs wood stand for the 110 I am planning on getting so I need to ask some basic questions... Cost Which costs more? I refuse to purchase a particle board stand so I am looking at minumum of a pinewood or oak stand which can retail for several hundred. Availability How hard would it be to get a metal stand in tucson (though I do not mind a drive up to phx)? Ease of use Is it harder to level a metal stand than a wood stand? Longevity since it would be a 48 *18 stand it would fit a variety of tanks but do I have to worry about rust or other structural issues? Please help me answer my questions and If you have any specific stories/refrences please post them. __________________ Chris K. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon Green Garden O Macros