glass tank weight?

digidana · 12/18/2007, 07:51 PM

i'm picking up my new glass 240g tomorrow...does anybody have any idea how much it will weigh dry? its 96x24x25. thanks!

fatmtbiker · 12/18/2007, 08:10 PM

good luck, I just did my 220, its 72 x 24 x 30, almost killed 3 guys to get it downstairs and it took 2 strong guys to lift it onto stand, I would say close to 400 lbs. a 180 is about 340 lbs.

digidana · 12/18/2007, 08:25 PM

ok, so me and my best friend, angie, and my 11 YO son should be able to handle it, no problem, right? i figured, she could get in the truck and toss it down to me. hahaha!

poppin_fresh · 12/18/2007, 08:29 PM

I have moved my 180 with 2 of us, but it was a simple move and it was NOT EASY! For a 240, I would think four people, unless they are Worlds Strongest Man contestants.

NirvanaFan · 12/18/2007, 09:05 PM

I would plan on at least 4 people. 6 would probably be better.

keaton · 12/18/2007, 09:28 PM

Yea i've helped move a 225 w/ 3 others..... that wasn't easy..... get some help.

keaton · 12/18/2007, 09:28 PM

Yea i've helped move a 225 w/ 3 others..... that wasn't easy..... get some help.

reefergeorge · 12/18/2007, 10:34 PM

Glass cages told me 1200 lbs for a 300, 96x24x30.
I'm not sure if that was just the tank or the skids, and other shipping stuff.

vr697getta · 12/19/2007, 02:05 AM

this should help out
http://boonedocks.net/fishtank/ftweb.php
you would be surprised on what you can find by using google

uscharalph · 12/19/2007, 02:08 AM

Wow! I had no idea they weighed that much. LOL!!!

AlexB650 · 12/19/2007, 02:52 AM

my guess would be about 300-350 lbs. what's the thickness of the glass?

KD9RG · 12/19/2007, 08:23 AM

Your going to be looking at close to 500 lbs and the full weight will be well over 2000lbs. BE CAREFUL!! Mike/KD9RG

nayotte · 12/19/2007, 09:43 AM

I just moved in a new 220 gallon. When I say I, I mean, hired a moving company to move it. It cost 100 bucks and they are fully insured unlike the three beer drinking buddies I was going to have help. If dropped the movers are responsible. It's probably worth the extra hundred for what you paid for the tank. Make sure the moving company knows the tank is empty, they are more likely to accept the job.

Eldredge · 12/19/2007, 09:51 AM

This is helpful. I assume it is correct. http://www.alysta.com/books/fishtank.htm

digidana · 12/19/2007, 08:26 PM

i just got home with the new baby...it will probably be living in the truck for a little while...until we get the stand built. yeah, its heavy. really really heavy. they had 6 guys, then 8 guys load it into the truck. so, i'm thinking a new year's/tank moving party...i'll buy the beer?? :0) really, the moving company idea is a great one! i think i will try that...i would be a little upset if it got dropped! i can't wait to see if it holds water...thanks!

KD9RG · 12/20/2007, 05:56 AM

I'll ask the obvious question. You have shored up the floor where your going to set that monster.....yes??

digidana · 12/20/2007, 06:43 AM

not yet, but the plan is 2 floor jacks. that should do it, right? thanks!

Akronviper · 12/20/2007, 07:54 AM

These are for AGA tanks but should be close for others.
http://www.aqueonproducts.com/produc...nformation.htm

Sk8r · 12/20/2007, 07:56 AM

My 54g weighs 83 lbs empty and dry.

bmrescort · 12/20/2007, 08:07 AM

If it took 8 guys to get that tank on a truck then they must have been the 8 weakest guys you have ever met. My buddy and I took a 150 gallon tank that had 1/2" down 14 steps and it was not that bad at all. I think that glass cages were a little mis-understood because there is no way a 300 gallon tank weighs 1200 pounds, unless it is like 2" thick glass and even then........

KD9RG · 12/20/2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by digidana
not yet, but the plan is 2 floor jacks. that should do it, right? thanks!

I would make sure those jacks are going to be locked in place and are sitting on some kind of a concrete pad. I would have a
a 4X6 beam on each one across the floor joinst and it would probably be a good idea to run the numbers on what kind of span that you can handle at 2000lbs. Your looking at doing a considerable amount of damage if you don't plan this correctly.
Last think you want is any settling after 6 months.

digidana · 12/20/2007, 01:13 PM

the beam is an excellent idea. it is concrete down there...there's a big ole workshop under the dining room, where the tank is going...all the fuge stuff and equipment is going to be in the workshop too...thanks!

12/18/2007, 07:51 PM	#1
digidana Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GO VOLS! Posts: 921	glass tank weight? i'm picking up my new glass 240g tomorrow...does anybody have any idea how much it will weigh dry? its 96x24x25. thanks!

12/18/2007, 08:10 PM	#2
fatmtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 181	good luck, I just did my 220, its 72 x 24 x 30, almost killed 3 guys to get it downstairs and it took 2 strong guys to lift it onto stand, I would say close to 400 lbs. a 180 is about 340 lbs. __________________ Do your part to help a sw reef noob. Only 2 cents a day. Current Tank Info: building now - 125gRR, 125g sump/refug, mag24 pump, t5 lights, no skimmer yet, no sand yet, no rock yet, no fish yet, not water yet, no rodi yet

12/18/2007, 08:29 PM	#4
poppin_fresh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,982	I have moved my 180 with 2 of us, but it was a simple move and it was NOT EASY! For a 240, I would think four people, unless they are Worlds Strongest Man contestants. __________________ PBITAWA! Current Tank Info: None now. Past- 180g w/ 100g basement sump and 20g 'fuge. H & S skimmer, T'5s & Tunze

12/18/2007, 10:34 PM	#8
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	Glass cages told me 1200 lbs for a 300, 96x24x30. I'm not sure if that was just the tank or the skids, and other shipping stuff. __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

12/19/2007, 02:08 AM	#10
uscharalph Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,248	Wow! I had no idea they weighed that much. LOL!!! __________________ Ralph Mendoza Jr. Long Beach, CA Current Tank Info: 80 Gallon Reef Tank

12/18/2007, 08:25 PM	#3
digidana Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GO VOLS! Posts: 921	ok, so me and my best friend, angie, and my 11 YO son should be able to handle it, no problem, right? i figured, she could get in the truck and toss it down to me. hahaha!

12/18/2007, 09:05 PM	#5
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	I would plan on at least 4 people. 6 would probably be better.

12/18/2007, 09:28 PM	#6
keaton Actually keaton's mom Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brunswick, TN Posts: 345	Yea i've helped move a 225 w/ 3 others..... that wasn't easy..... get some help.

12/19/2007, 02:05 AM	#9
vr697getta Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: white oak Posts: 1,974	this should help out http://boonedocks.net/fishtank/ftweb.php you would be surprised on what you can find by using google

12/19/2007, 02:52 AM	#11
AlexB650 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 275	my guess would be about 300-350 lbs. what's the thickness of the glass?

12/19/2007, 08:23 AM	#12
KD9RG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 68	Your going to be looking at close to 500 lbs and the full weight will be well over 2000lbs. BE CAREFUL!! Mike/KD9RG

12/19/2007, 09:43 AM	#13
nayotte Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 90	I just moved in a new 220 gallon. When I say I, I mean, hired a moving company to move it. It cost 100 bucks and they are fully insured unlike the three beer drinking buddies I was going to have help. If dropped the movers are responsible. It's probably worth the extra hundred for what you paid for the tank. Make sure the moving company knows the tank is empty, they are more likely to accept the job.

12/19/2007, 09:51 AM	#14
Eldredge Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Eagle, Idaho Posts: 306	This is helpful. I assume it is correct. http://www.alysta.com/books/fishtank.htm

12/19/2007, 08:26 PM	#15
digidana Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GO VOLS! Posts: 921	i just got home with the new baby...it will probably be living in the truck for a little while...until we get the stand built. yeah, its heavy. really really heavy. they had 6 guys, then 8 guys load it into the truck. so, i'm thinking a new year's/tank moving party...i'll buy the beer?? :0) really, the moving company idea is a great one! i think i will try that...i would be a little upset if it got dropped! i can't wait to see if it holds water...thanks!

12/20/2007, 05:56 AM	#16
KD9RG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 68	I'll ask the obvious question. You have shored up the floor where your going to set that monster.....yes??

12/20/2007, 06:43 AM	#17
digidana Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GO VOLS! Posts: 921	not yet, but the plan is 2 floor jacks. that should do it, right? thanks!

12/20/2007, 07:54 AM	#18
Akronviper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Akron, Oh Posts: 398	These are for AGA tanks but should be close for others. http://www.aqueonproducts.com/produc...nformation.htm __________________ Barry Never argue with and idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal AGA RR w/4x54 watt T-5 Retro, Icecap 660, Euro-Reef RS80, AC Jr, 29 Gal Basment sump/ 20 gal ref

12/20/2007, 07:56 AM	#19
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	My 54g weighs 83 lbs empty and dry. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/20/2007, 08:07 AM	#20
bmrescort Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles Posts: 378	If it took 8 guys to get that tank on a truck then they must have been the 8 weakest guys you have ever met. My buddy and I took a 150 gallon tank that had 1/2" down 14 steps and it was not that bad at all. I think that glass cages were a little mis-understood because there is no way a 300 gallon tank weighs 1200 pounds, unless it is like 2" thick glass and even then........ __________________ Jerry Current Tank Info: 125 aga dual built in overflows, cherry stand and canopy, 200LBS liverock,octopus 200nw skimmer( mods), 3x250 mh 14k hamiltons,barracuda pump, 100 gallon sump in basement w 80 lbs of live sand and cheato, GEO 618 Calcium reactor w/milwaukee ph meter.

12/20/2007, 01:13 PM	#22
digidana Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GO VOLS! Posts: 921	the beam is an excellent idea. it is concrete down there...there's a big ole workshop under the dining room, where the tank is going...all the fuge stuff and equipment is going to be in the workshop too...thanks!