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Originally posted by ProHaloSniper
I bought a Walmart brand particle board stand for my 55 gallon tank.The sticker inside said NO MORE THAN 550lbs filled. Do you think this is an ok stand or should I add more support?
I know SW Tanks are heavier than freshies.
Let me know.
--Jim C.
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Also Lets Break Down Tank weight...
55g water at 8.3 lbs per gallon = 456.5 lbs
Live rock figure 110lbs thats figuring 2lbs per gallon of water (thats low i will have about 125lbs in my tank)
Sand 55 lbs(Again figuring Low i am going to have about 80 lbs in my tank)
The Tank Itself around 75lbs (mine is Prolly closer to 100lbs its 3/4 inch glass)
Total Weight =696.5 lbs Your Stands Max Weight 550 lbs Your OVER your Limit By 146.5 lbs THIS IS NOT SAFE IMHO!