🌊 Aquarium Volume & Weight

Calculate gross and true net water volume, accounting for glass thickness, top water margin, substrate, and hardscape displacement. Computes total filled weight and structural floor joist loading.

True Net Water Volume (Dosing Baseline)
16.1 Gal (61.0 L)
Gross External Volume
18.7 Gal (70.8 L)
⚠️ Medication Dosage Rule: Always dose water conditioners, parasitic treatments, and liquid fertilizers against Net Water (16.1 Gal), not gross volume. Dosing against gross tank size causes unintended 15–25% overdosing!
Empty Glass Weight
27.5 lbs (12.5 kg)
Water Weight
134.3 lbs (60.9 kg)
Substrate & Scape
36.2 lbs (16.4 kg)
Total Loaded Weight
198.0 lbs (89.8 kg)
🏢 Structural Loading Analysis Safe for standard residential floors
Footprint Pressure: 79.2 lbs/ft²
Stand Load Capacity Needed: ≥ 250 lbs
Standard modern home construction supports 30–40 lbs/ft² uniform live load. Concentrated aquarium loads under 500 lbs can sit anywhere; tanks above 500 lbs (55+ gal) should ideally be placed perpendicular to structural floor joists and against a load-bearing wall.