Arrived well packed with strapping and double boxed. This is important to minimize the possibility of shipping damage. My unit didn't have even the slightest ding. Assembly is about as easy as it could possibly be, with 5 side panels a door, a top and a bottom. One person can do it fairly easily. Lie the unit on the side when you put the top on. It may appear that a small Phillips screwdriver is appropriate, but a larger, #2 or blunt tipped #1 is needed. A #1 slotted screwdriver is best for tightening the cams. Make sure the screws are fully screwed in but not over tightened. They are designed so that your screwdriver will slip off when you get them screwed in enough. Also take care to make sure that each cam is fully tightened. This is important for the integrity of the structure. On my unit a couple of the cams took a good bit of force to fully tighten. Attach the magnet and bottom door hinge first, then attach the top hinge with the door installed but open. This unit is sturdy and I would be comfortable with even a tall 37 gallon tank. The bottom extends out the front about 1 1/2 inches or so for stability. Hardware for attaching this stand to a wall or to the floor is not included, but if children or a large canine is around, you may wish to consider. The powder coat finish is rough, not glossy and appears to be durable. The back of the large storage area is open on each end with a support in the middle of the back and no shelving is included. I am impressed by the nice appearance of this stand and expect it should last at least for the life of the tank. Overall a "no remorse" purchase!

Perfect dimensions for my 30g tank. Looks great and seems like it will last.

Looks nice. Easy assembly.

It looks good but came with no derections to put together.

The stand seems sturday and was easy to put together; my only complaint is that I will have to install a latch to keep the magnetic door shut. That thing is like a hair trigger; just walking by disrupts the closure and the door swings open.