I opted for the brown version but was a little skeptical about the durability given the price. I took a chance and had 15 gallons of water on the counter in the last 3-4 months. He is doing well; and also fits well in the corner of the room, combined with the rest of the furniture. I don't even see him there anymore. A very good storage rack for the price. Edit: September 4th, 2020 - We've had this stand for about a year now and it's holding up great! No more tightening and worrying about the stand's durability. Everything was great! Highly recommended!