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02/04/2010, 09:36 PM | #1 |
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Weight Concern for 35-40 Gallon Hexagon Tank
Hi i just added my Egg crate to the bottom of my 35-40 gallon Hexagon Saltwater tank, I think its a 35 Gallon not 100% sure. I added approximately 35-40lbs of sand 20lbs being Live sand and the other 15-20 of dead sand mixed well with my live sand. My concern is the weight on the bootm glass panel, the galss is 1/4 inch thick and my sand bed is about 1-1.5 inches thick. How much more weight can it handle, i have not yet added the live rock which will be about another 30lbs or so. should i add another 10lb bag of live sand or just leave it how it is now? I do not want that botttom glass breaking!! Thanks
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02/04/2010, 09:44 PM | #2 |
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I was in a similar position and just removed the glass panel from underneath the tank. Water may also get underneath the glass panel and then it will be impossible to dry it.
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02/04/2010, 09:57 PM | #3 |
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So if water gets under the glass panel that means the tank is leaking? I cant remove the panel because it is the bottom of my tank, did you have to replace your bottom panel? I am talking about the glass on the bottom of the tank, i guess i dont understand what you mean u removed ur glass panel. I think we are talking about the same thing here?
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02/05/2010, 12:17 AM | #4 |
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I don't honestly have a clue how much it should hold but you may enjoy this short video of a guy putting rock in his 10g (which i believe has 1/4" glass right?)
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02/05/2010, 12:22 AM | #6 |
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02/05/2010, 12:27 AM | #7 |
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Haha thanks for the video Matt that makes me feel alot better about putting 35-40lbs of rock in my tank. =}
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02/05/2010, 06:56 PM | #8 |
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Good video. Though, I was hoping he would eventually bust it.
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