A question about volume weight and floors

[jpcampbell123]

I found a really nice deal on a very large fish tank I didnt buy it yet. I was wondering if a basement type room would be a good spot for such a big tank. I can post some pics of the room itself if needed. My main concern floor buckling under the weight of tank.

John

 

[Calihawk]

what is BIG to you? If it is big enough for you to wonder about basement placement then yes, good idea to not put on a second level, etc.

 

[jpcampbell123]

400 gallons or more seems pretty big.

 

[smitty03281964]

A buddy of mine said that a floor without defects can hold a full size car without no problems. He builds homes.

 

[Egon]

Yeah, the only issue with putting tanks in the basement is getting the tank down the stairs. This guy is building a 2600 gallon tank to replace his 1500 gallon tank all in the basement. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...16005-My-new-2600-gallon-plywood-tank-project

Edit: "Very Large" is 1000+ gallons here on MFK

 

[tableau]

If you can not place a large tank in the basement, where can you ?

 

[jpcampbell123]

The garage would be the next best bet I guess but I rather do it indoors if possible first i need a grow out tank soon.

 

[Jamo3030]

Yeah, basement and garage are concrete so go for it.

 

[Bderick67]

Yeah, basement and garage are concrete so go for it.

Not all basement floors are concrete.

 

[Egon]

Not all basement floors are concrete.

That’s funny! I work with guys like you but here on MFK your personality is funny.

For Example: Not all water is wet (ice) but when talking about mopping floors it's safe to assume we are talking about using water in the liquid form...........

I think the OP is talking about his "concrete" basement floor or he would of said my "dirt" floor