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  • Aquarium Weight

    Not sure where to post this, but I found it helpful and wanted to share. {This would be nice with the calculator}
    Weights are for glass aquariums, acrylic will weigh less
    SMALL AQUARIUMS
    (not recommended for beginngers)
    Tank Size L x W x H Filled Weight
    2 1/2 gallon 12" x 6" x 8" 27 lbs
    5 gallon 16" x 8" x 10" 62 lbs
    10 gallon "Leader" 20" x 10" x 12" 111 lbs
    15 gallon 24" x 12" x 12" 170 lbs
    15 gallon High 20" x 10" x 18" 170 lbs

    MID-SIZED AQUARIUMS
    Tank Size L x W x H Filled Weight
    20 gallon High 24" x 12" x 16" 225 lbs
    20 gallon Long 30" x 12" x 12" 225 lbs
    25 gallon 24" x 12" x 20" 282 lbs
    29 gallon 30" x 12" x 18" 330 lbs
    30 gallon Breeder 36" x 18" x 12" 348 lbs
    40 gallon Breeder 36" x 18" x 16" 458 lbs
    40 gallon Long 48" x 12" x 16" 455 lbs

    LARGE AQUARIUMS
    Tank Size L x W x H Filled Weight
    50 gallon 36" x 18" x 19" 600 lbs
    55 gallon 48" x 13" x 21" 625 lbs
    65 gallon 36" x 18" x 24" 772 lbs
    75 gallon 48" x 18" x 21" 850 lbs
    90 gallon 48" x 18" x 24" 1050 lbs
    125 gallon 72" x 18" x 21" 1400 lbs
    150 gallon 72" x 18" x 28" 1800 lbs
    180 Gallon 72" x 24" x 25" 2100 lbs





    Don't tell fish stories where people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.
    Mark Twain

  • #2
    Can,this be a sticky post, really good info

    Thanks Herm
    125 gal-P. Kachase,simochromis, vampire pleco,bn pleco,bulldog pleco

    55 gal- Ilangis ,clown pleco,abn pleco,rubber lip pleco

    55 gal-Canary cheek,Ikola,duboisi, and fry

    10 gal -fry tank,snails

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    • #3
      Aquarium Weight

      Fresh water weights or salt water weights ?

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      • #4
        Aquarium Weight

        According to most places fresh weighs 8.5 lbs per gallon salt 10.2 a gallon just tryna understand what they used to calculate the weight seems a lil off

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        • #5
          Originally posted by aesl1982 View Post
          According to most places fresh weighs 8.5 lbs per gallon salt 10.2 a gallon just tryna understand what they used to calculate the weight seems a lil off
          Very true
          Don't tell fish stories where people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.
          Mark Twain

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          • #6
            Nice info for estimates! I'm sure the thickness and material the tank is made with also plays a part in how much it'll weigh.

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            • #7
              I think thats salt. I was just doing the math in my head.
              Nothing Kills Evil Like a Sharp Stick...

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              • #8
                I've calculated mine before and this matches up appropriately!

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