You are watching: How much does a 20 gallon aquarium weigh
R.U.F.Saltwater 700Saturday Morning quick TipsReefapalooza 2021Aquashella 2021LivestreamsMr Saltwater Reacts
See more: Hello, How Do You Say Hello In Tahitian Phrasebook, How Do You Say Hello In Tahitian
Below space some rough guidelines as to what to expect once looking in ~ aquariums and also empty vs full weight. The weights room an estimate since the quantity of rock, thickness the glass and form of water all impact the load calculations. A gallon the freshwater at a particular gravity the 1.000 weighs 8.34lbs. 1 gallon that water 8.34lbs time the certain gravity of to speak 1.025 equals 8.5485lbs (8.43 x 1.025 = 8.5485) The weight of the water will increase straight proportionate come the load of the salt being liquified in the water. 1 gallon of saltwater at 1.025 equates to 8.54 lbs.
| SMALL AQUARIUMS | |||
| Tank Size | L x W x H | Empty Weight | Filled Weight |
| 2 1/2 gallon | 12" x 6" x 8" | 3 lbs | 27 lbs |
| 5 gallon | 16" x 8" x 10" | 7 lbs | 62 lbs |
| 10 gallon "Leader" | 20" x 10" x 12" | 11 lbs | 111 lbs |
| 15 gallon | 24" x 12" x 12" | 21 lbs | 170 lbs |
| 15 gallon High | 20" x 10" x 18" | 22 lbs | 170 lbs |
| MID-SIZED AQUARIUMS | |||
| Tank Size | L x W x H | Empty Weight | Filled Weight |
| 20 gallon High | 24" x 12" x 16" | 25 lbs | 225 lbs |
| 20 gallon Long | 30" x 12" x 12" | 25 lbs | 225 lbs |
| 25 gallon | 24" x 12" x 20" | 32 lbs | 282 lbs |
| 29 gallon | 30" x 12" x 18" | 40 lbs | 330 lbs |
| 30 gallon Breeder | 36" x 18" x 12" | 48 lbs | 348 lbs |
| 40 gallon Breeder | 36" x 18" x 16" | 58 lbs | 458 lbs |
| 40 gallon Long | 48" x 12" x 16" | 55 lbs | 455 lbs |
| LARGE AQUARIUMS | |||
| Tank Size | L x W x H | Empty Weight | Filled Weight |
| 50 gallon | 36" x 18" x 19" | 100 lbs | 600 lbs |
| 55 gallon | 48" x 13" x 21" | 78 lbs | 625 lbs |
| 65 gallon | 36" x 18" x 24" | 126 lbs | 772 lbs |
| 75 gallon | 48" x 18" x 21" | 140 lbs | 850 lbs |
| 90 gallon | 48" x 18" x 24" | 160 lbs | 1050 lbs |
| 125 gallon | 72" x 18" x 21" | 206 lbs | 1206 lbs |
| 150 gallon | 72" x 18" x 28" | 338 lbs | 1838 lbs |
| 180 Gallon | 72" x 24" x 25" | 430 lbs | 1870 lbs |
| 225 Gallon | 72" x 27.5" x 27.5" | 358 lbs | 2158 lbs |