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Article How Much Your Filled Aquarium Weighs

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by MOD_Dawn, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Thread Starter Active Member

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    Here's a Good Estimate of How Much Your Full Aquarium Will Weigh:

    Basic Aquarium Sizes (US Units of Weight & Measure)

    Note: Weights are for glass aquariums, acrylic will weigh less Tank Size L x W x H Filled Weight

    SMALL AQUARIUMS
    (not recommended for beginngers)
    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
     
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    I assume this is taking into consideration gravel... Anything else that you know of ?

    A gallon of water weighs about 8.35lbs if I remember correctly.
     
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  3. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    I too thought the same, is this just the weight of the aquarium and water or is it with decor also. I would think that if the tank has a sand substrate it would weigh much more than if it had regular gravel.
     
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  4. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    I don't know what the dry weight of aquariums normally are. I do however know I have 40 pounds of eco complete by itself in my tank, not including the driftwood which is pretty heavy.
     
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  5. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Thread Starter Active Member

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    it's a rough estimate of water and about 1" of substrate...just for a starting point (rough idea).
     
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