Samson

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]

b00gers

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:

brtecson

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.

redgoober4life

lol yes it will be. water is heavy.

b00gers

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?

Samson

lol

fish tank + water+ gravel = heavy. Im concerned about the ceiling/floor beneath in the long run.

Nelson

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

Samson

getting it from here to there wont be a problem..

but after its there.. will it be too heavy for the floor... ?

Nelson

Unless your upstairs was ghetto built, I'm sure it will support it.

Samson

:rofl: im just making sure