The thing to remember is this tank has a large flat surface on the
bottom, so while it does have a hugh weight, its distributed well. If
the area that the tank is going to sit can support the weight (ie a
ground floor or very strong, concrete type floor), then theres no
problem. just make sure that the weight will be distributed. If you
sit the tank on pillars, the surface area of the tanks bottom is
dramatically reduced and so more pounds per square inch will be
applied to the pillars. The more support the better. If you use
pillars on a reinforced floor, the make sure the weight is distributed
well across the floors structure.


"robert" wrote in message .. .
Your right I did grossely miscalcuate the size. Can it really crush a
cement foundatin ?

Robert G Smith


"ParrotRob" wrote in message
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If you're entering the aquarium business, you should probably first learn
how to calculate aquarium sizes ;-)

An aquarium of the size you mentioned is going to be 186,624 cubic inches
(36x36x144). At 231 cubic inches per gallon, that size would be about 800
gallons. I hope you're also aware that this will weigh well in excess of
four tons with water, substrate and rock and will almost certainly require
being kept in a basement or on an extremely well-reinforced floor.

wrote in message
.. .
Hi everyone. I am entering the aquarium maintained business and I am in
the
market for Plexiglas tanks. Could some one suggest a best price
supplier
?
My first order is for a 36 inch x 36 inch by 12 foot ( 144 inches long )
Plexiglas tank which is 475 gallons. Thanks.

Robert G Smith