Anyone know what an empty 180 gallon or 210 weighs?

[pontius]

???

 

[stang66200]

Glass or acrylic? I do not happen to know the answer for either, but it will help someone who does give you a good estimate.

 

[bang guy]

Around 300 pounds for the glass, about 100 pounds for the Acrylic. Different dimention will weigh more or less.

 

[robchuck]

All Glass Aquariums lists their 180 at 338 lbs. Their 210 isn't listed, but is probably near 400 lbs.
Like Bang Guy mentioned, an acrylic tank is much lighter. I was able to manuver my 300g acrylic tank (about 200 lbs.) by myself (using a hand truck and saw horses).

 

[bang guy]

I carried my 155 bowfront from my van to the family room and set it on the stand by myself.
:needhelp:

 

[rjmang]

Small Aquariums
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 20" x 12" x 12" 170 lbs
15 gallon High 20" x 10" x 18" 170 lbs
Mid-sized Aquariums
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
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

 

[squidd]

"Shipping" weight on my AGA 210 was 410 lbs (including pallet ~ 15lbs)

 

[bonebrake]

That is friggin' heavy.
Herniated disc waiting to happen!

 

[maeistero]

:notsure: interesting to know!
i set my glass 180 on it's stand by myself, i had no idea i could dead lift that much. it kind of makes me wonder if i put too much stress on my holding points. it's been holding water for a year, so hopefully i don't spring a leak randomly.
i did have a nightmare about a big leak two days ago. actually went downstairs to check it. for some reason this happens more and more frequently. :notsure:

 

[bill109]

Originally Posted by maeistero
:notsure: interesting to know!
i set my glass 180 on it's stand by myself, i had no idea i could dead lift that much. it kind of makes me wonder if i put too much stress on my holding points. it's been holding water for a year, so hopefully i don't spring a leak randomly.
i did have a nightmare about a big leak two days ago. actually went downstairs to check it. for some reason this happens more and more frequently. :notsure:
did you knoe tht dreams tht ive you nightmares are better for you somehow and ones tht are pleasant are actually just the opposite... dont no where i herd it but i did lol

 

[maeistero]

i would believe that because nightmares make me get up and check the house immediately then return to bed, but good dreams i just toss and turn trying to get back into them.

 

[1journeyman]

Originally Posted by maeistero
:notsure: interesting to know!
i set my glass 180 on it's stand by myself, i had no idea i could dead lift that much. it kind of makes me wonder if i put too much stress on my holding points. it's been holding water for a year, so hopefully i don't spring a leak randomly.
i did have a nightmare about a big leak two days ago. actually went downstairs to check it. for some reason this happens more and more frequently. :notsure:
How in the world did you do that??? I had 3 people help me set the tank on it's stand.

 

[maeistero]

i've gotten a lot stronger the last three years. i don't do dead lifting because i don't want to be one of those lifters who blow their backs out, but i can lift my 125 and 135. the 180 was risky, but i willed myself into it. i was mainly worried it'd bust up and slice me up.

 

[maeistero]

i've gotten a lot stronger the last three years. i don't do dead lifting because i don't want to be one of those lifters who blow their backs out, but i can lift my 125 and 135. the 180 was risky, but i willed myself into it. i was mainly worried it'd bust up and slice me up. i'd think strongly about your handholds before doing it, i used 2 3" towstraps to wrap securely around my wrists and thigh lifted. i wasn't tall enough to lift that weight stand high, so i put a 2x12 down for the pulldown and lift up. i'm pretty tall too i guess.

 

[maelv]

Originally Posted by maeistero
:notsure: interesting to know!
i set my glass 180 on it's stand by myself, i had no idea i could dead lift that much. it kind of makes me wonder if i put too much stress on my holding points. it's been holding water for a year, so hopefully i don't spring a leak randomly.
i did have a nightmare about a big leak two days ago. actually went downstairs to check it. for some reason this happens more and more frequently. :notsure:
I did the same thing with my 135, so I guess I better go ahead and apply some sealant before I fill it huh?

 

[maeistero]

i don't know if that would really help that much. if it's still empty i would personally take a magnifying glass to the plastic. if you've ever built models you'll know that plastic tends to not crack, but go white, then crack later. so go around your top and bottom trim and look carefully and closely for white lines. those will be your weak points. and corner joints. on the inside look at the silicone. mostly it'll be good, but everyone knows someone that had a tank burst.
i'm one up on most people as my basement fishroom has a floor drain! right below the master bedroom, so i've already had a few middle of the night emergencies to solve that went well. no tank bursting thank god, but plenty of sump and jump problems.