Manufactured from Pine,M.D.F and solid wood veneer.
Water weighs about ten pounds per gallon.
Add in the weight of gravel and equipment, and you can have up to 140 pounds of weight just for a 10-gallon aquarium. You can easily ruin your furniture and crack your aquarium if it is not properly supported. Aquarium stands are specifically designed to evenly support the weight of an aquarium. You can find a variety of stands to fit most any type of aquarium.