What is the weight of an empty glass tank ?

[The_Watcher]

What is the weight of an empty glass tank ?

empty tank weight of an All Glass vs Perfecto ? estimate on weight ....

75 gallon ? (48 x 18 x 20)
90 gallon ? (48 x 18 x 24)
125 gallon ? (72 x 18 x 22)
150 gallon ? (72 x 18 x 29)
180 gallon ? (72 x 24 x 24)
210 gallon ? (72 x 24 x 29 )
240 gallon ? (96 x 24 x 25)
265 Gallon (84 x 24 x30)

I understand that there are some diffs. in the tank sizes from each of the two manufactures but a guess
on the tank weight ?

[myjohnson]

lol, I don't even want to know what you have planed Frank!

Also check PM on another issue.

[geoff_tropheus]

http://alysta.com/books/fishtank.htm

[The_Watcher]

thanks... So what was the weight of your 300G ? and what kind of petros are you putting in the 265 ????? PETROS RIGHT LOL ....

[The_Watcher]

lol, I don't even want to know what you have planed Frank!

Also check PM on another issue.

Just considering moving all of my tanks back to my original 15 x 18 fish room. Most of my big tanks are in a small area in another room.
So when I got rid of all of the smaller tanks 65 tanks (20L, 30L, 40L, 40B, 55) ... that area is now open again ......

[geoff_tropheus]

Both of my 300 gallons are Acrylic.

They weigh less than my 150's

[geoff_tropheus]

I am thinking of either getting another 300 acrylic, I just dont know if it will be the used 8ft like my other one, or a new 10ft like my other one.

The 265 is also a option, but it is like, if I am going to build new, might as well go big!!!

[The_Watcher]

Wow a ten footer that would be sweet for petros ..... what are the dimensions on that and did you build it .... ?
I have a 240 gal (8 X 25 X 24) from Glass Cages and the weight I guess is about 500 pounds empty...

[PhishPhreek]

What is the weight of an empty glass tank ?

empty tank weight of an All Glass vs Perfecto ? estimate on weight ....

75 gallon ? (48 x 18 x 20)
90 gallon ? (48 x 18 x 24)
125 gallon ? (72 x 18 x 22)
150 gallon ? (72 x 18 x 29)
180 gallon ? (72 x 24 x 24)
210 gallon ? (72 x 24 x 29 )
240 gallon ? (96 x 24 x 25)
265 Gallon (84 x 24 x30)

I understand that there are some diffs. in the tank sizes from each of the two manufactures but a guess
on the tank weight ?

If it was truly empty (all the air removed) it would likely float and not weigh anything

[geoff_tropheus]

10ft x 2ft x 2ft 300 gallon acrylic.

I am thinkikng of getting some of Tom's Bulu F1's about a dozen of em.

[76dragon]

Wow go for it. Lots of benjamins

[geoff_tropheus]

I just dont know for sure... I might make a move on Alex's if he give em up.

[Zebvance]

I hava a glass 240 that size made by glass cages and if i had to guess it weighs about 500 pounds. I have had to move it a few times and its NOT FUN

[The_Watcher]

One Man moving a 500 8 foot tank....

I have the same size tank also from Glass Cages.... I used 2 dollys to roll the tank into position.
Then I used cinder blocks , 3/4 inch plywood (8 ft X 30 inches) and a car jack.
Placing 1 cinder block at one end then jacking up the other end and place a cinder block.
Place a cinder block under the jack then jack one end up , placing another cinder block.
go to the other end and place a cinder block ,etc.... Once you get the tank to the height of the tank stand.
you can slide the tank onto the stand.... This is what a person with a bad back does.....
Take care
Frank

[seminoleranch]

One Man moving a 500 8 foot tank....

I have the same size tank also from Glass Cages.... I used 2 dollys to roll the tank into position.
Then I used cinder blocks , 3/4 inch plywood (8 ft X 30 inches) and a car jack.
Placing 1 cinder block at one end then jacking up the other end and place a cinder block.
Place a cinder block under the jack then jack one end up , placing another cinder block.
go to the other end and place a cinder block ,etc.... Once you get the tank to the height of the tank stand.
you can slide the tank onto the stand.... This is what a person with a bad back does.....
Take care
Frank

Now that is a pretty slick idea Frank! If we cant get help moving the 175 this weekend I am going to tell David about this. My back is a total wreak so he does not let me help with any of the moving. Thanks for the great idea!