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			 I've had my 46 bowfront on a piece of ikea furniture for over a year now. Even had a couple spills, it's still solid. I trust it completely. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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			 My 45G came with a "Ikea" Stand.  Laminate covered Particle board.  I even pulled the center support out to put a sump in.  All was good.  Had some spills in the sump, and it did swell a little but never affected strength.  I had the tank for 4 years before I sold it to a fellow Canreefer who AFAIK still has 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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			 I'd be more concerned about the little legs than the stand itself.  As has been mentioned already, most aquarium stands from big box fish stores are nothing more than MDF and laminate. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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