225 set up and floor strength

[Moontanman]

I just got a 225 gallon tank but I am worried the floor in my house will not hold it up. Anyone else have any experience with this? It will set against a side wall which if I understand correctly is a load bearing wall. It is a glass tank and I figure with sand, water, the stand and other sundries is will weigh well over a ton.

 

[millerkid519]

Is the basement finished under where the tank will be? That is the first question I have to try to figure out the best way to answer your question

 

[Moontanman]

Is the basement finished under where the tank will be? That is the first question I have to try to figure out the best way to answer your question

No basement, just a dirt floor crawlspace about 24 to 36 inches tall....

 

[millerkid519]

If you can get under the house and strap the floor joists wit 2x10s on each side about a foot past the front of the tank the grab a couple of short post Jacks

 

[Moontanman]

If it matters it is a brick house.

 

[Moontanman]

If you can get under the house and strap the floor joists wit 2x10s on each side about a foot past the front of the tank the grab a couple of short post Jacks

So put floor jacks under the tank? Not much room under there but if it's the only way...

 

[millerkid519]

You want them under the house in the crawl space. At the supporting wall will be fine I would be worried about it sagging as it gets further away from the supporting wall over time or immediately. Something like this http://m.homedepot.com/p/Tiger-Brand-Super-S-Series-3-ft-Jack-Post-J-S-36/100041510

 

[Moontanman]

You want them under the house in the crawl space. At the supporting wall will be fine I would be worried about it sagging as it gets further away from the supporting wall over time or immediately. Something like this http://m.homedepot.com/p/Tiger-Brand-Super-S-Series-3-ft-Jack-Post-J-S-36/100041510

Would I need to sit the jacks on cinder blocks so they don't sink into the dirt...

 

[millerkid519]

Yes and I would buy these ones
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-16-in-x-8-in-x-4-in-Concrete-Block-30168621/100350217

 

[Moontanman]

This tank may end up on my carport, I am 60 and I am not sure I have the ability to do this myself but thanks for answering me, I don't know if my landlord would accept me doing this, he's a pretty good guy but there are limits.