225 set up and floor strength

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hello; As arough estimate figgure the tank with weater , stand and all equipment can be 2250 pounds. It can be more.

Putting a tank near an outside wall can be a decent place if you know which direction the floor joists run. Tanks perpendicular to the joists being best.

Being a brick house likely has no bearing on how the floors are built. My house is brick but the floors are on 16 inch floor joists just like many houses.

Being a renter the first thing I suggest is getting good renters insurance. Also talk to the agent and be sure to ask specifically about such a large tank being covered. I would also run this by the landlord first.

Last thing; No one on this forum can tell you what you need to know. You need someone who knows about house structure to actually have a look see. Eyes on the structure, not only for how it's built but also for the current condition it is in.

Good luck
 
I would not put that tank on anything but a concrete floor. I had a 220 and the tank itself is around 450 lbs. I have a 135 on my main floor, but my floor joists are 12" o.c.
 
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I wouldn't bring a 220g or a 20g into the house without the expressed written permission from the owner of the property.....not the agency, not a broker....the owner. Serious damage to the stucture whether from water or collapse will be squarely on the OPs shoulders.

Now, if you get permission, and you get a structural "good-to-go" from an expert....then go for it....and many best wishes for the set-up.
1880lbs of water alone is not to be trifled with....400lbs of glass, 200lbs of wood, 100-150-200lbd of sand, media and decor.....yeah, get permission.
jus my $.02
 
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You had better check your rental contract. When I had a rental house I specifically put NO WATER BEDS OR AQUARIUMS in the contract.
 
Yes as mentioned get it in writing from the owner, that way if anything were to happen, it can't bite you. And if he does allow it, I'd go through and take pictures of the walls and floors and any existing stress cracks or what have you, just as a back up just in case and I'd also have him sign on those as well. Maybe that'd be over board but its all about CYA :)
 
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