Southern Oregon help needed

[CorkDork]

Well i'm now a homeowner, and I have a completely empty extra room that I would like to turn into my fish room. My wife is totally on board with it too.

I'm looking to either buy at least a three hundred gallon tank, or possibly, get some help building one into the structure of my house in that room.

At the moment, all I have is ten gallons just to get my fix lol.

 

[tlindsey]

Well i'm now a homeowner, and I have a completely empty extra room that I would like to turn into my fish room. My wife is totally on board with it too.

I'm looking to either buy at least a three hundred gallon tank, or possibly, get some help building one into the structure of my house in that room.

At the moment, all I have is ten gallons just to get my fix lol.

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Welcome aboard!
How long has the aquarium been setup? Are you doing a fishless cycle?

 

[skjl47]

Hello; Congratulations or condolences on being a home owner. I sort of jest and I bought my first home 16 years ago. It has been a mixed blessing. Some things picked up from life and this site follow.

A rough guide might be to figure the overall weight at 12 pounds per gallon. The water is around 8 1/2 pounds per gallon. Add the weight of the tank, stand and all to get the extra weight. 12 pounds could be a low estimate. So, 300 gal at 12 = 3600 pounds. The weight of small car.

Next is the structure of the house. Is it wood floor joists? is it a concrete slab? First floor or upstairs? Basement or crawl space? Can you get the tank in thru the door? Many more question to follow.

My first real suggestion is to consider hiring an engineer or a good general contractor if you know one. Have someone take a good look-see of the house's structure.