Yes, a pier of 3 blocks under each corner. My 5ftx2.5ft 120g is supported the same as the 260g. Older video but should show all the fine cabinetry I use.
90+ gallons on the floor
- Thread starter Silvertongue700
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Ok now I’m considering a 180 gallon to replace the 125 that I had. Would I be better off sticking with the 125 or is the 180 safe?
Toby_H
fishguy1978
Toby_H
fishguy1978
I'm no structural engineer though I do play one online in fish forums. 
Will the tank be sitting perpendicular to or parallel with the beam supporting the floor joists? Centered over or just one end sitting over it? I would consider additional support if it is not sitting directly over that beam. Remember you are now talking about ~2000lbs sitting on the floor.
Will the tank be sitting perpendicular to or parallel with the beam supporting the floor joists? Centered over or just one end sitting over it? I would consider additional support if it is not sitting directly over that beam. Remember you are now talking about ~2000lbs sitting on the floor.
In the end it's up to you, but I advise using the 473 liter instead of the 682 liter. The overall space difference for the fish is minimal, but the difference in weight is about 44%, which could easily be the difference between a solid and sagging floor/reinforcements.
