how much does a 300g tank weigh?

[MHcblues119]

Sooo i emailed a guy about a 300g tank...And im praying to god that it is still available...How many people would i need to lift this bad boy? its an 8footer, 2 feet wide.

Im already acting as if its a done deal so when he says its available i can jump right on it.

 

[Szar]

A few people for sure, maybe a small fork lift.

 

[jsodwi]

6 guys average sized guys not kids that weigh 150 lbs. If its glass its heavy. I had a 300 the same size and moved it a few times 3 of us are very built guys that work out and we still busted our ass when it comes to moving around doors and steps.

 

[Burtess]

Dimensions:
96*24*30

Surface area:
96*30*2 + 24*30*2 + 96*24 = 66 sq. ft

Assuming 3/4 inch glass (9.84 lb / sq. ft):
9.84*66 = 647 lb

So assuming it is constructed from 3/4" glass and it has plastic trim (glass trim would add weight) it would weigh around 650 lbs....

Burt

 

[MHcblues119]

ok so 6 people seems to be the magic number...hopefully the guy whose tank it is will also help put it in my truck.

 

[jcardona1]

i dont know about 6 people. me and a buddy easily moved a 240g glass 8x2x2. i'd say 4 would be more than enough.

if you and your buddies looks like this, then plan on 12-14 people

 

[MHcblues119]

lmaoo...im 17 but i sure dont look like that=p i play hockey and lacrosse so im small lol...And my dad and his buddies would help me move it and there all decent sized guys

 

[Burtess]

i dont know about 6 people. me and a buddy easily moved a 240g glass 8x2x2. i'd say 4 would be more than enough.

if you and your buddies looks like this, then plan on 12-14 people

Hahahaha...... "It's good...."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ZXRlcoEW8

Burt

 

[Cecropia]

i dont know about 6 people. me and a buddy easily moved a 240g glass 8x2x2. i'd say 4 would be more than enough.

if you and your buddies looks like this, then plan on 12-14 people

WTH??!?! me and a guy from work moved my 125...it was HARD. I even got new stretch marks on my shoulders from it.

You must be a freakin beast

 

[phillydog1958]

WTH??!?! me and a guy from work moved my 125...it was HARD. I even got new stretch marks on my shoulders from it.

You must be a freakin beast

I agree ^^
My son and myself, moved my 125 gallon and we broke a very, very heavy sweat. I'd think that 300 gallons would be a serious challenge.