Empty Oceanic tank weight?

[Anonymous]

I'd like to find out how much an Oceanic RR 70 gallon weighs empty. Less than 90 lbs? Dims: 36" x 18" x 24" tall. Thanks!

 

[Anonymous]

If you know the thickness of the glass, and the density of the material....

 

[Anonymous]

Yeah. Then I wouldn't have needed to post, would I? :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

My calculation assuming 0.25" glass, and 2600kg/m^3, I get 76 lbs. Sound reasonable?

 

[Anonymous]

Seems a little too light, my 75 certainly felt heavier than 90 lbs.

 

[Anonymous]

Just curious - why do you need to know the empty weight?

 

[Anonymous]

Just curious - why do you need to know the empty weight?

Because I only need a stand burly enough for the empty tank alone.

 

[Anonymous]

They have a website, did you try e-mailing them for the info?

 

[Anonymous]

Just curious - why do you need to know the empty weight?

Because I only need a stand burly enough for the empty tank alone.

Even the piece of crap coffee table that we're about to trash, which I can easily collapse with a swift kick will hold that empty tank.

The point is, anything you build intelligently should do just fine.

 

[Anonymous]

Just curious - why do you need to know the empty weight?

Because I only need a stand burly enough for the empty tank alone.

Even the piece of crap coffee table that we're about to trash, which I can easily collapse with a swift kick will hold that empty tank.

The point is, anything you build intelligently should do just fine.

Would you trust this:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30103493

 

[Anonymous]

Uh, the comments list the max load as 88 pounds 8O

 

[Anonymous]

Yes. Why are using a RR tank to put flowers in?

 

[Anonymous]

Yes. Why are using a RR tank to put flowers in?

Because:

1) I got an incredible deal on this tank.
2) I need a tank to put my flowers in.
3) If I settle down and decide to once again subject myself to the OCD hypertensive hell that is me trying to grow corals, this tank will be perfect. By then hopefully I will have a greenhouse for the flowers.

Questions?

 

[Anonymous]

Uh, the comments list the max load as 88 pounds 8O

Which is why I asked.

 

[Anonymous]

That'll be fine, you can always reinforce the legs.

 

[Anonymous]

Uh, the comments list the max load as 88 pounds 8O

Which is why I asked.

I'm sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you were considering using it as a reef tank

 

[Anonymous]

This thread should be Sumped! :x

I think all you need is put a piece or two of solid wood to reinforce the platform on the top, and you should be fine. Just make sure it does not touch water.

 

[Anonymous]

That little table will hold it fine if you are doing orchids. Offhand I'd guess the tank empty is 75 - 80lbs?

 

[Anonymous]

You'll be fine with that.

 

[trido]

Can you really trust anything from IKEA? Really?


When you build it. Use some wood glue on every joint as you go and wipe the excess off with a damp towel. That will help to increase its strength even more. If you do that you will likely need a slegde hammer to get it apart.