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	Heaviest Rock - On Glass Bottom
tetratech Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4241 Kudos: 1074 Registered: 04-Nov-2003	This sounds kinda odd, but I have rock (moss stone) that would look really good in a tank with alot of ground cover all around it. The rock is about 1 1/2 feet long by 1 foot tall. Does anyone know if a rock that size would crack the bottom of an aga tank. I guess I should call the company, but just curious if anyone knew. My Scapes
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	That's pretty large, but probably weighs no more than many rocks stacked on top of each other when forming caves, etc., but to be on the safe side it wouldn't hurt to call the manufacturer, or e-mail them anyways. You probably will need to know the weight when you do call though. Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	What size of tank do you have? Any idea how thick the glass is? Those two facts will definetly help in answering your question. But, actually I think you should be fine... I have close to 75 pounds of gravel, and about 100 lbs of rock (I think) and it's been that way for quite sometime, and we are doing fine heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	If your concerned you could try to install some eggcrate but you would probably have to take out the substrate
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
tetratech Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4241 Kudos: 1074 Registered: 04-Nov-2003	It's a 46 gallon Bowfront. I guess I'll try to call manuf after finding out weight. I don't think I want to remove substrate. My Scapes
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
gartenzwerfe Big Fish Mrs. Racso To Be Posts: 375 Kudos: 628 Votes: 199 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	Just to give you an idea... Here's racso's 46g bowfront with sand and rocks stacked to make caves. Granted there are other factors like how the weight is spread out, etc... Knowing the weight of the rock will really help dertermine of the tank can hold or not. Ok can't get the image to show for some reason so here's the pic. ><>Dani<>< Last edited by gartenzwerfe at 29-Apr-2005 00:11
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	I have 125 pounds of rock on the bottom on my tank. Just don't drop it when you are putting it in there Edit: Forgot to mention there is an additional 160 or so pounds of sand in there. So I have at least 200 pounds of stuff resting on the bottom glass, and then the water too. It won't be a problem. Last edited by lil_mikey69 at 29-Apr-2005 00:13
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
tetratech Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4241 Kudos: 1074 Registered: 04-Nov-2003	Thanks for your input, Nice rock work by the way. My only concern is that this is one big roundest (egg shape) rock so the weight will be concentrated in the left back section of the aquarium. If I find anything out from AGA I'll let you know. My Scapes
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
tetratech Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4241 Kudos: 1074 Registered: 04-Nov-2003	Here's the response I got from AGA. "As long as you do not put the pointed surface of the rock in the base of the tank or do not apply pressure on the fronts or ends, I think this will be fine. IF you are unsure you may want to talk to your pet store on set up tips as we only manufacture them and give out small technical support." My lfs is the last place I would ask for advice on this. My Scapes
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	All of my tanks have a small space where the tank sits on the stand. Underneath the edges. I fitted in a piece of styrofoam to add support under the tank so there is even pressure on the bottom, not just around the edges. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	If I'm estimating right I'd say it's about the same size or smaller than my main rock...go for it, I'm sure your tank will hold it, mine certainly does without a fault...but like they said, don't just drop it into the tankset it down gently and all will be fine and... I have 125 pounds of rock on the bottom on my tank...there is an additional 160 or so pounds of sand in there I know it's been a long week, and not a good one at that, but isn't that closer to 300 lbs? heidi Last edited by heidi michelle at 29-Apr-2005 19:43 "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
lowlight Enthusiast Posts: 166 Kudos: 94 Registered: 03-Apr-2005	I have a 50gal. tank and at one point I had a rock that weighed anywhere from 40 to 50 pounds in it and had no problem. Allthough it was on top of the substrate only partly burried.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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