Bestier P300112S 55-75 Gallon Fish Tank Stand with Outlets: specs

The Bestier P300112S is a rustic brown stand for a 55-gallon aquarium or reptile enclosure. It pairs a metal-and-wood frame with a built-in power strip and two adjustable shelves, and it keeps a lower shelf free for a small tank. Here is a closer look at the details and the points to check before you buy.

Size and frame

The stand measures 49.2 × 13.8 × 29.9 inches and weighs 27.3 lb, which makes it a lighter, shallower unit than a full cabinet. Bestier says it is made from sturdy metal and P2-grade engineered wood, with six legs and X-shaped support that bring the load capacity to 700 pounds. Engineered wood is a common furniture material that uses wood particles bonded together, and P2 is a European grade for use in dry interior conditions. Because water is heavy (a filled 55-gallon tank can weigh several hundred pounds), compare that figure with your tank's full weight, including stand-top decor, gravel and water.

The depth is only 13.8 inches, so check your tank's front-to-back size before ordering. Many 55-gallon tanks are deeper than this top deck.

Power outlets

The stand carries 3 AC and 2 USB outlets. Bestier says this suits the power needs of aquarium and reptile devices such as filters, heaters, lights and pumps. Keeping them on the stand makes it easier to tidy cords, but heaters and lights draw different loads, so add up the wattage against the strip's limit in the manual.

Choose which side the outlets are on

A dual-side assembly option lets you place the outlets and shelves on the left or the right. That helps match the position of a wall socket and lets you route cords where you want them.

Adjustable shelves and storage

Two adjustable panels give room for canister filters of different sizes. Bestier lists storage for substrates, decorations, test kits, fish food, nets, siphons and cleaning supplies. The panels are enclosed beneath the tank, which helps keep clutter away from the display.

Space for a second tank

The lower shelf has an extra metal frame under it and, according to Bestier, has room for a 10-gallon tank. The listing suggests acclimation, quarantine, a hospital tank or separating species. Check the 10-gallon tank's dimensions and the lower shelf space, as stand depth is limited.

Where it fits in a home

Bestier says the stand suits living rooms, bedrooms, offices, hallways and kitchens, for storage or decor. It is also named as a reptile stand, so the same checks of enclosure size and weight apply.

What to check before you buy

• Tank footprint: confirm length and especially depth against the 49.2 × 13.8 inch stand.
• Total weight: add water, substrate, rock, equipment and the tank itself, and compare it with the 700 lb capacity.
• Floor: set it on a level, solid surface.
• Outlet side: choose the left or right layout during assembly and plan the cord route.
• Electrical load: confirm your equipment's draw against the power strip.
• Assembly: read the manual and plan for two people when lifting the tank on.

The short version

• Stand for 55-gallon tanks, 49.2 × 13.8 × 29.9 inches, with a listed 700 lb capacity.
• Metal and P2-grade engineered wood frame with six legs and X-shaped supports.
• 3 AC + 2 USB outlets, with the outlets and shelves fitted on either side.
• Two adjustable shelves and a lower shelf for a 10-gallon tank.

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