Just watch for sagging and be sure to have video running for the filling and post on MFK's.(i'm just kidding)
900 Gallon aquarium on floor above basement
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I've always been surprised how easily some here would advise against getting a professional to check out a persons situation when dealing with such large tanks in a house... But then again, i guess its easy to advise people to do something crazy especially if anything goes wrong with it, you aren't the one who has to deal with the pain of loss and damages done...
Also, just so everyone knows, this is not meant to be a dig towards anyone here, just that i personally couldn't even begin to imagine the nightmare it would be waking up to 900G of water on the floor in the morning, or worse yet, the floor sagging down and almost collapsing through...
Also, just so everyone knows, this is not meant to be a dig towards anyone here, just that i personally couldn't even begin to imagine the nightmare it would be waking up to 900G of water on the floor in the morning, or worse yet, the floor sagging down and almost collapsing through...
Sometimes you have to roll the dice lmao just playing I completely with fat homer on this one. DOH.
I'd be more concerned with the plywood tank failing then a properly braced floor having problems. Again, I've seen it done personally. But if you have a good engineer, than pay him. I personally have no faith in engineers I am I the construction industry and have seen some bad stuff because these guys don't know what's going on they only know what the books teach them
But to the OP good luck in whatever you decide to do
But to the OP good luck in whatever you decide to do
Watch for sagging? If you see sagging then damage is already done. You need to be able to prevent it in the first place
they hire engineers in construction for a reason. They have all the reports of every job they ever done for the past 30 years and all the flaws that they saw in the initial plans. They definitely know what they are talking about, just because I know how to put together a shed, doesn't mean I know how to make one safe. Just my opinion
My advice would be put it in the basement. As you have no idea of how any your bsaement rooms wre built. You did not mention if there are any beams runnig the length of the house or width. It sound like you want this in the middle of the house. Before you try this maybe you should go out side climb your tallest tree. Once at the top grab a small branch near its tip and go for a swing. The results will be similar to what will happen in your house you will come crashing down and may die not a pretty picture. Your house probably has stronger construction than newer ones but I don't believe that much stronger. You at least need to find a blueprint of your house and have someone of knowledge look at it. Even then there is no accout for the strength of your house now. Please get some proffesional help with this.
No way in hell would I put a 900G tank on anything but a solid concrete slab. And why would you ever want to put that much water in a home made tank, above a finished basement?? You sir, are asking for trouble. Take the advice of most of the sane people on this thread and either cancel your plans, or hire a structural engineer so he can advise you to cancel your plan.
Iam nervous with my 50 gallon in my living room. My 125 is in my basement, I wouldnt even think of putting anything bigger than a 50 above a basement. I had a 20 gallon break and the amount of damage was enough for me couldnt even phatom a 900 gallon breaking, Please get an pro to help you
