Out of Africa Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi all, This is a tricky one but is there a calculation by which one can determine how much weight I can put into my tank. It's a 5x2x2 with a 12mm base and 10mm sides. The base looks solidly made but it is pine. I would say I have close to 100kgs in there now of round river stones but prob need another 50+ to reach my desired effect! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 You could fill the whole tank with rocks and nothing disastrious should happen. Just dont drop it! There is a video on youtube with a guy filling a tank with rocks and standing on it. Michiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 You could fill the whole tank with rocks and nothing disastrious should happen. all could be good for a short while. if the stand is not level and true, sitting on a solid floor it doesn't matter if the glass is 12mm. it can crack at the stress point or start to split the silicone seal. time will tell. how long is a peice of string?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIMO Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That's a fair amount of rock you have there.... A good idea is to get some bulky driftwood pieces which is lighter than rock and use this as a base, then cover it or blend it in within your rockwork. You'll get the same mass effect of aquascaping but with much less weight being used. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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