Siggi
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Hi all.
I'm planning a large tank for apistos (tetras, cory's and hatchets too).
Outside measurements will be (w d h) 2020x932x720 milimeters - (inside 2000x900x700). That's roughly 79x35.5x27.5 inches. Total volume will be around 1250 litres or 330 US Gallons.
Weights:
Glass: around 250kg (550lbs.)
Hardscape (stones, gravel, sand and wood: somewhere below 200kg (440lbs.)
Water: 1100 litres/kg (2400lbs.)
Sum: 1550kg/3400lbs ...
This is an image of the stand:
It's made of iron, in cilyndrical, squared and sheet shaped pieces, all 2mm thick (2 milimetres is a little under a tenth of an inch)
My question:
Is this stand sturdy/solid enough for the weight?
(obviously I made some calculations beforehand, but now it looks too fragile for a tonne and a half)
I'd much appreciate your feedback.
I'm planning a large tank for apistos (tetras, cory's and hatchets too).
Outside measurements will be (w d h) 2020x932x720 milimeters - (inside 2000x900x700). That's roughly 79x35.5x27.5 inches. Total volume will be around 1250 litres or 330 US Gallons.
Weights:
Glass: around 250kg (550lbs.)
Hardscape (stones, gravel, sand and wood: somewhere below 200kg (440lbs.)
Water: 1100 litres/kg (2400lbs.)
Sum: 1550kg/3400lbs ...
This is an image of the stand:
It's made of iron, in cilyndrical, squared and sheet shaped pieces, all 2mm thick (2 milimetres is a little under a tenth of an inch)
My question:
Is this stand sturdy/solid enough for the weight?
(obviously I made some calculations beforehand, but now it looks too fragile for a tonne and a half)
I'd much appreciate your feedback.