Weight question and filter question

Hi does anyone know what weight of a 3 and 4ft fish weigh? (still deciding on which one to go with and able to move by myself) and are internal filter any good aqua one range?

 

Empty or full?

 

Its difficult to move a 4 foot by your own, I moved mine by myself it is not really heavy when not filled.If your can afford a 4 foot rather go with one. bigger is always better more fish more plants

 

Empty

 

I really want to go for the bigger one just don't want to brake it, and I do have anyone to help move it once I get It delivered. and I have a few steps before getting it into my room.

 

Surely you can get friends to assist with the carrying of it buddy, just ask around in the group for help sure their is someone in roodepoort area......

 

Honestly either would take two people to maneuver comfortably.

 

Depends how big YOU are lol
I can move 3ft tanks around quite easily. Just be careful going through doors. Never tried a 4ft.
Go for the bigger one and ask a mate to help out.....

 

You can use this link:
http://theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium/
Although it is generalising, it should give you a good idea of weight and volume.

 

@Lee , if they delivering it for you, wh not ask them to help you put it where it is meant to go?

If they happy to provide a delivery service, I cant see they would refuse to help you put it in place

I also agree that money for money if you can, go with the 4ft
The extra space makes a big difference once you start stocking it and the extra water is a big help in keeping parameters right...
Good luck and keep us posted

 

Can't agree more with what has been said. The bigger the better. I don't think the weight is the biggest issue here but more the size of the tank. R20 is a very good bargaining tool.

 

I will see if my friend can help but I I'm not counting on it, I've known them for year and it all about them there even plan on what we're doing for my birthday

 

I think i will do that even if it cost a bit more as I known my friends won't

 

4ft is fine to carry alone, I moved mine with no hassle a few times. You can even slide it around on a towel.

 

I try but I'm not a very strong woman.

 

Unless I try stick foam around it or bubble wrap

 

If your were closer I would have assisted but im on the east

 

@Lee, not sure who stays out your way that could possibly help but I am pretty sure that whoever delivers it will put it in place for you

If you buy a fridge or washing machine and they deliver, they also put it where you ask them to

Just prepare everything and have the place where you want it ready to make it easy for them to just put it in place for you

 

It's more about the awkwardness than strength. I can't carry my 60cm cube alone, it's not heavy, I just can't get my arms around it as it presses into my neck at the top.

 

My wife helped me carry my 4ft into the lounge from my back porch last night. From the porch it went down one step, then up four steps, then up one more into the house, then down three into the lounge then lifted it up onto the new mount I built on Saturday. She is around 1,5m short and I was the one puffing like a steam engine afterwards..........