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11/22/2006, 04:33 PM
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How much weight can my 55 gallon hold on top?
I want to eventually hang my light from the ceiling, but want someone more experienced than me to do it. How much weight can a 55 gallon tank like mine hold? The light I just bought is around 40 pounds and I'm worried the tank won't support it! Anyone know the answer!
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11/22/2006, 04:34 PM
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to clarify I was considering tank mounting it for the time being. It just seems like a LOT of weight for a 55 gallon
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Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics |
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11/22/2006, 04:40 PM
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As long as the weight is distributed on the plastic trim of the tank, the weight will be evenly distributed to the stand.
You should be fine. |
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11/22/2006, 07:06 PM
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Check your other post. You're good to go.
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11/24/2006, 06:49 PM
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THank you!
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Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics |
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