freaking out about tank falling through floor

[Dauthus]

I recently purchased a used 75 gallon tank + custom stand and have it in acorner of my 2nd floor apartment, the building was built in the 50's I'd say.

Now, there was a fire in the apartment before i ever moved in, so everything was brand new, but the floor is pretty uneven.

I might just be paranoid, but EVERY time i here a floorboard squek or any sort of noise (ie even cats scratching litter box), i just freak out and think the floor is collapsing beneath the tank. I have trouble even sleeping at night cause every time i hear a noise, my heart just starts to beat rapidly.

Either im a freak, or some of you have experienced these issues. Everything I read said 75 gallons shouldn't be a problem, but I dont know what to do. Any suggestions? BTW, its been up and running for about 10 days now.

 

[rallysman]

I wouldnt worry too much.
the footprint of a 75 gallon tank probably has less weight per square inch than an average 6 ft man standing in one spot. (im just guessing so dont quote me on that.)

Is it against a load baring wall? If so I'd say you're good to go.

 

[bad93ex]

Just don't let any big women by the tank and you should be fine.

If all the floorboards have been replaced you should be fine but I wouldn't go any bigger than a 75 if you're on the second floor.

 

[rottbo]

no problem i have alot bigger tanks in alot older house my floor creaks but just because its old most creaks are from nails or loose boards

 

[rallysman]

because its old most creaks are from nails or loose boards

Or even a temperature change

 

[rottbo]

si si, alot of squeaks come from nails missing joists to theres a clause in one of my contracts that says in every new house i build there must be no shiners (nails missing joists)

 

[socalsurfer]

Yea I wouldnt sweat it, Do you know if your tank is sitting across the joists or going the same direction? If it is running with the joists it might be a good idea to put a piece of 3/4 ply maybe 2' wide by the overall length of your stand, that way you can catch at least 2 joists. If you do not know which way the joists are running, just look at the overall length and width of the house/apt, usually the floor joists should be running in the direction of the shortest span of the house.

 

[ewurm]

Sounds like you are OK. If the tank has lasted this long, it should be fine.

 

[Scottfree]

Just don't let the fat bottomed girls make the rocky world go round....

Sage advice!

 

[rottbo]

thats funny i love that song it kills me