steveoutlaw February 8, 2008 February 8, 2008 I found a killer deal on a 90g tank, but I'm not ready for it yet. Unfortunatly I don't want to pass this up. Can I store the tank standing on it's end for 3-4 weeks until I'm ready for it?
rioreef February 8, 2008 February 8, 2008 Unless you support the end pane, all the pressure and stress of the glass weight will be concentrated on the two sections of trim. In a normal setup the weight is distributed across all the pane bottoms (four sides). Then again it might be ok. Test is out and let us all know if it works.
txaggies07 February 8, 2008 February 8, 2008 Unless you support the end pane, all the pressure and stress of the glass weight will be concentrated on the two sections of trim. In a normal setup the weight is distributed across all the pane bottoms (four sides). Then again it might be ok. Test is out and let us all know if it works. I expect a full report after you are done.... I guess if I get bored this week I could run a FEM stress analysis for you.
steveoutlaw February 8, 2008 Author February 8, 2008 Well, I guess I'm not going to be the guinea pig here! Will storing it outside in a shed hurt it? I'm worried about the integrity of the silicone in the colder temperatures.
flowerseller February 8, 2008 February 8, 2008 I found a killer deal on a 90g tank, but I'm not ready for it yet. Unfortunatly I don't want to pass this up. Can I store the tank standing on it's end for 3-4 weeks until I'm ready for it? It will be fine stored on end, but don't fill it with water while you're storing it that way.
lanman February 8, 2008 February 8, 2008 It's only a 90... I think a bit of foam underneath to spread the weight might be called for. Recommend against storing a 240 on end... bob
steveoutlaw February 8, 2008 Author February 8, 2008 It's only a 90... I think a bit of foam underneath to spread the weight might be called for. Recommend against storing a 240 on end... bob Darnit bob......are you saying that size matters???
Larry Grenier February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 With most of the glass 90s I've seen, the top rim sticks-out from the glass as much as the bottom rim so the weight will be on the rims. I think a bit of foam underneath... If you do this and the tank is heavy enough to sink into he foam you will be placing some of the weight on the glass which you don't want to do. Just a thought.
extreme_tooth_decay February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 I've wondered about this also. I see them stored this way some times in LFS. Doesn't seem optimal!
lanman February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 With most of the glass 90s I've seen, the top rim sticks-out from the glass as much as the bottom rim so the weight will be on the rims. If you do this and the tank is heavy enough to sink into he foam you will be placing some of the weight on the glass which you don't want to do. Just a thought. Possible - but when I went to help someone pick up glass cages tanks at Home Depot ... they shipped them with foam under between, etc. Foam = styrofoam... not like spongy pillow foam. bob
toastiireefs February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 Well, I guess I'm not going to be the guinea pig here! Will storing it outside in a shed hurt it? I'm worried about the integrity of the silicone in the colder temperatures. in my experience it should be fine ive stored my good share of tanks in our carport
Larry Grenier February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 Foam = styrofoam... not like spongy pillow foam Agreed, the styrofoam will compress just a little when weight is evenly distributed over a larger area.
steveoutlaw February 9, 2008 Author February 9, 2008 Problem solved.......I'm storing it at lanman's!!
lanman February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 Problem solved.......I'm storing it at lanman's!! On its bottom!! My daughter saw it coming into the house and says "Another tank?? You already have 9 of them!" To which I replied "No - you forgot about the 40-gallon tank in the pickup." bob
toastiireefs February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 (edited) On its bottom!! My daughter saw it coming into the house and says "Another tank?? You already have 9 of them!" To which I replied "No - you forgot about the 40-gallon tank in the pickup." bob wow sounds like the opposite at my house dad: no you can not get another tank. you already have the house full of them me: i only have two! and one is small and in my room dad: no! me: MOOOOOMMMMM.... :D Edited February 9, 2008 by toastiireefs
davelin315 February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 I stored a 150 on its side for quite a long time and as far as I know, it didn't have any problems (sold it after buying it to use and deciding not to use it). I have not heard back that there were any leaks or anything to it. I stored it on two boards and ensured that the glass was supporting the tank, meaning that the end pane extended to the outside edge of the front and rear pane.
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