Fish tank too heavy?
Hey peeps
I have a 40 gallon fresh water tank that is currently downstairs. I'd like to move it upstairs.. but will it be too heavy once filled with water? How do i know? thanks Sean [samson] |
Gallon of water is 8.3 pounds. That is about 332 pounds of water in a 40 gallon tank.
Is it a long or tall tank. Maybe if the weight was over a few beams, it can be supported. :dunno: But I dunno...I dont even know why I posted in here :uhhok: |
I'd just drain it so that it's ~20% full, so you don't have to fuss with taking the fish out the tank, but it's still light enough to carry up the stairs.
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lol yes it will be. water is heavy.
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Are you concerned about your ceiling beams holding up the tank over the long run, or carrying a 40gallon tank filled with water up a flight of stairs?
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lol
fish tank + water+ gravel = heavy. Im concerned about the ceiling/floor beneath in the long run. |
I would just put the fish in a small container, drain the tank, then lug it up. It'd be a lot safer... Ie: you're carrying it up and accidently crack it, the fish would be safe :)
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getting it from here to there wont be a problem..
but after its there.. will it be too heavy for the floor... ? |
Unless your upstairs was ghetto built, I'm sure it will support it.
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Originally Posted by Nelson
Unless your upstairs was ghetto built, I'm sure it will support it.
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