Unsure about tank

[Stingray68]

So my family was going to try and sell the house so I had to sell my albino corn snake. The buyer only took the snake and left the stand and tank. Soon after my parents decided to not move and now all I have is an empty tank. The dimensions are close to a 40 gallon breeder but off by some inches in places. I would like to turn it into a fish tank but my parents say-
1: it might be too heavy ( i live in the second story)
2: the aquarium walls might be too weak and break or leak right away or over a long period of time because my dad doesn't remember if it was a reptile or a fish tank

Will it be too heavy and is there a difference between reptile and fish tanks?

 

[Alyxx]

Reptile tanks are made with thinner glass and less bracing. They aren't meant to hold in water, so they are not as strong as tanks made for fish. Is there a brace on the top of the tank rim? If there is and you don't mind the possibility of wrecking the tank, fill it up on a back porch or something else stable, level, and outside. Or maybe in the garage away from anything that could be damaged, and let it sit for a few days or a couple weeks to check for leaks. If the glass starts to bow outward, empty it immediately! I would only recommend trying this if it has a center brace, I'm pretty sure most tanks over around 30 gallons usually have a brace if they are made for fish.

 

[Stingray68]

Is this the brace?

 

[Alyxx]

Looks like one! Is it connected to the rim of the tank?

 

[Stingray68]

Yes, it is connected to the rim

 

[Stingray68]

What about the weight will the floor hold?

 

[barterking85]

What about the weight will the floor hold?

The floor will hold no problem place tank across floor joists if your still iffy

Ps they make big tanks with no brace I won't buy a tank with a brace I have a 66, 80, and 120 with no brace

 

[Stingray68]

Awesome! So to test the aquariums strength I have to fill it up out side and let it sit for a week or so?

 

[Alyxx]

Yup. Just be sure it can sit somewhere completely level!

 

[Stingray68]

Ok and it will probably take a few days to start showing signs of bowing

 

[barterking85]

Awesome! So to test the aquariums strength I have to fill it up out side and let it sit for a week or so?

And check to see if the front bows use a level or strait board

 

[Stingray68]

Great but I was wondering what gallon it is, because it doesnt match any of the dimensions I have seen so far

 

[Alyxx]

Easy way to find out - fill it with a 5 gallon bucket and count the buckets!

 

[Stingray68]

Wow I feel so dumb that I didn't even think of that! lol

 

[Stingray68]

Thank you Ryan and Alyxx y'all really helped and I think I have enough to satisfy my parents if I have any more questions I will defiantly ask! Once again thank you!!!

 

[barterking85]

Thank you Ryan and Alyxx y'all really helped and I think I have enough to satisfy my parents if I have any more questions I will defiantly ask! Once again thank you!!!

No problem here is a site to figure out aquarium volume just measure your tank and type it in

http://www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php

 

[Alyxx]

No problem at all!i hope the tank works out for you!