Too much pressure on the floor?

Discussion in 'The Bucket' started by JJL, Jun 20, 2011.

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I was thinking the same thing. I think 40-50 lb of sand would be plenty.
     
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  2. duoc9119

    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yeah me too. Sounds like 100 pounds worth of sand in a 55 would give you a DSB in the display.
     
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  3. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Wow. I don't have that in my 90gal.

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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Pretty sure he is doing a freshwater planted tank.;)
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Jun 24, 2011
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  5. duoc9119

    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I want to see some pictures! Haha
     
    duoc9119, Jun 24, 2011
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  6. Seano Hermano

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    Crap. He's right. lol. I forgot about that....got my mind in SW!:cheesy:
     
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  7. JJL

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    Yes, about 100 pounds. It is not sand, but it is eco-complete. I am doing a planted tank.
     
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  8. JJL

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  9. TruespeedEM1

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    Ive had a 55gallon and a 120 gallon loaded about 10 feet away from each other upstairs at once. I was tranferring everything from one to the other, and had zero problems.

    Heres something to think about...we put trust in a couple of pieces of wood not to collapse (AKA A TANK STAND) but we doubt our floors! I did the same thing on my 120 until I thought about that. There is way more in depth measures taken when building a house, and way more area to support the weight, instead of these little stands we use!
     
    TruespeedEM1, Jun 24, 2011
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  10. JJL

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    Now that I think about it, that is a very good point, Truespeed.
    Thanks for the feedback :)
    JJL
     
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