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Old 05-20-2009, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Snaz View Post
Yah TOO heavy. If 5 gallons is correct I think in water alone that is 42 lbs..

5 gallons = 19 litres
19 litres water = 19 kg water
19kg = 42 lbs
+1, though I'm not sure how strong silicone is...

Have you considered just making the tank the full dimensions (like, including the display, fuge, overflow, etc) and sectioning it off into those sections? It would be more structurally sound, I think, though your stand would have to be made to accommodate this larger tank.
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