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Zer0 · 07-25-2009, 05:01 PM

Nope, haven't calibrated it with ro/di water yet. I know i have to, i just did it with regular water to test it out.

As for the stand, well, we've been using it for alot of tanks for many years. Its solid oak wood with reinforcements on the legs at every corner. When my tank was set up a week ago for FW, it was completely filled to the top and had at least 50lbs of sand and all that rock decor and ugly crap and the stand was doing fine. Im pretty sure that its fine but ill look into it.

severum mama · 07-26-2009, 02:17 AM

Well, ok then. I just thought I'd mention it.

Zer0 · 07-26-2009, 02:29 AM

No actually, im really glad that you did mention it. I did some calculations, and since a gallon of water weighs approximately 8.34lbs, then 55 gallons of water should be around 458lbs. Then add the glass and that will give you around 480lbs give or take a few pounds. Then, i added about 60lbs of LR and 45lbs of the sand i already have. Totaled together thats around 600lbs. Just like you said.

And come to think of it, thats alot of wieght. I know my stand can hold a few hundred pounds more than that, but it is a bit old, so maybe the wood isnt as strong as it was when my family first got it. So thats why im going to purchase a different stand made to hold alot of wieght. So thanks for mentioning that. Rather safe than sorry.

thominil · 07-27-2009, 11:35 PM

Rock and sand will take up quite a bit of the volume the tank holds, thus, your tank won't hold the exact 55 gallons that it is said to hold.

Zer0 · 07-28-2009, 01:41 AM

Well yeah i figured that too, but still, its all the same. Its over 500lbs guaranteed so i've got to get a stand or something lol.

thominil · 07-28-2009, 01:46 AM

Go to petsmart or another chain like that and you'll be able to get your claws on a wrought iron stand for only like $50-$75. They are great stands for the money IMO.

Zer0 · 07-28-2009, 01:51 AM

Only thing is, i went there, and it was actually 35$. I was going to buy it, but it said only meant to hold 375lbs. ...I know for a fact my 55gallon is wayyy more than 375lbs. I dont even know why they say its for a 55 gallon tank, when it ways more than 400lbs filled with water. Let alone with sand and rock.

partypalooza5 · 07-28-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by linksyz

Only thing is, i went there, and it was actually 35$. I was going to buy it, but it said only meant to hold 375lbs. ...I know for a fact my 55gallon is wayyy more than 375lbs. I dont even know why they say its for a 55 gallon tank, when it ways more than 400lbs filled with water. Let alone with sand and rock.

Maybe its a marketing technique? Sell you something that doesn't work so it breaks and you have to go buy a new one...?

thominil · 07-28-2009, 02:06 AM

Then try a wooden stand should be $100-$150. I think I may have to agree with partypalooza lol.....

partypalooza5 · 07-28-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by thominil

Then try a wooden stand should be $100-$150. I think I may have to agree with partypalooza lol.....

The stand I got was regularly like 250 with tax, and its not like it's super well made or anything special. Craigslist is probably a good option.. lol