Earthquake

[JEAE21]

It just happened for around 10seconds.. pretty big for this area(but not big)
I live in San Jose, CA the (408) area. or zip code 95120


anyways, I am afraid that my tank would slide off the stand since the width of it is the same exact length as the tank is..
and i don't have any rims or anything around the top of the stand..

or will 400lbs(40gallon tank) of weight stay on a stand even in a earthquake..i think 5.6?

 

[Mystix212]

Reinforce the stand or place steel/timber beams that sit on the ground and diagonal onto the tank to keep it more stable.

 

[bigspizz]

He is telling the truth. Hope this is not the beginning of a big event.... http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/nc40204628.php

 

[ewurm]

Don't forget to buy marshmallows. I here they are good for natural disasters.

 

[FishGoneWild]

Pray for the best. I doubt it will slide off but we can under estimate mother nature. I'm also looking for a way to brace the tank. I live in earthquake zone, too. The thought of the trembling quake would freaks me out too.

 

[bigspizz]

Don't forget to buy marshmallows. I here they are good for natural disasters.

 

[ewurm]

Done.

 

[bigspizz]

Done.

 

[Druu]

Truth or not, he's a little off. 40 gallons of water is well under 400 lbs... 320 lbs tops

 

[bigspizz]

Truth or not, he's a little off. 40 gallons of water is well under 400 lbs... 320 lbs tops

what about the weight of the tank?