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Yvarg

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Hello all,

I recently found this forum while browsing the web looking for some info on different filtration methods. This place seems like not only a goldmine of information to the uneducated, but a really nice place to see what great setups other people are running!

Anyway, I recently bought a 150 Gallon tank to upgrade from my 50 gallon so my silver arowana has the room it needs while it continues to grow. However, there was a slight oversight when I purchased this aquarium . . . I really didn't take into account the weight of this beastly thing. This is mainly a problem because I originally intended on putting it in my bedroom which is on the second floor of my house. The only other place I can really put this aquarium is in the garage, but the problem I see with that is that it is a much higher traffic area and with the garage opening and closing all the time, the fish would probably get pretty stressed. So I guess my question is, how would I go about seeing if it is safe to put this aquarium upstairs? According to some very rough math, it will probably weigh around 2,000 lbs when filled (it's glass). Some other useful information is that the footprint of the stand is 6 feet by 1.5 feet and it would be placed lengthwise up against a load-bearing wall.

So what do you guys think, is it as bad an idea as I think to put this thing upstairs? Thanks for any help! :)
 
There a lot of people with tanks on the garage the fish will get used to it.
 
to be honest change your stock of fish first. get rid of the silver arowana, especially if you plan to put it upstairs where therse carpet. arowanas will splash all night. On top of that your tank is way too small to accomodate an arowana. change your fish to like bichirs or tetras, there are a lot of beautiful species that doesnt neccessarily have to be large monster fish. I had a 180g perfecto glass upstairs and it was a pain in the @$$ to get it upstairs. When I lived in a house, Garage was the best place to put any tanks so u dont have to worry aobut water splashing all over the place. 150g would be nice to raise some cichlids, maybe some zebra plecos. get species that will be happy rather than feel like they're stuck in a jail cell their whole life. Lmk how everything works out.
 
Thanks for the feedback so far! One of my other concerns about putting the aquarium in the garage is that I do a fair amount of woodworking in there, and while I do the extremely messy work with power tools in a shed, there is still a certain amount of sawdust always present in the garage. Wouldn't that be bad for the fish (especially exotic woods, like wenge)?
 
Yvarg;4589640; said:
Hello all,

I recently found this forum while browsing the web looking for some info on different filtration methods. This place seems like not only a goldmine of information to the uneducated, but a really nice place to see what great setups other people are running!

Anyway, I recently bought a 150 Gallon tank to upgrade from my 50 gallon so my silver arowana has the room it needs while it continues to grow. However, there was a slight oversight when I purchased this aquarium . . . I really didn't take into account the weight of this beastly thing. This is mainly a problem because I originally intended on putting it in my bedroom which is on the second floor of my house. The only other place I can really put this aquarium is in the garage, but the problem I see with that is that it is a much higher traffic area and with the garage opening and closing all the time, the fish would probably get pretty stressed. So I guess my question is, how would I go about seeing if it is safe to put this aquarium upstairs? According to some very rough math, it will probably weigh around 2,000 lbs when filled (it's glass). Some other useful information is that the footprint of the stand is 6 feet by 1.5 feet and it would be placed lengthwise up against a load-bearing wall.

So what do you guys think, is it as bad an idea as I think to put this thing upstairs? Thanks for any help! :)
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The best place to place large aquarium/fish is in the garage...the fish WILL get used to the traffic and actuially because of the traffic will become tame quickly.......In the garage too, the garden hose is usally located there, making water changes really easy.......
 
I had a 150 before switching to my 220. They weren't upstairs, but my house has a crawlspace. I put two floor jacks and cinder block brace for support.

I wouldn't feel comfortable with that much weight upstairs without some support, of course I have a tendency to overcompensate on that kind of stuff. That is why my stands would support a truck.
 
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I too, much prefer to overcompensate in these situations, Brian. And since reinforcing the upstairs floor is out of the question, it looks like it will probably be headed to the garage. Definitely will be cool to be working on some projects next to my aquatic friends though! :)
 
I have x2 90 gallon and a 55 gallon stacked out in the garage, I don't know about water changing straight from the hose, as it's no 52* outside, but the fact that an accident can happen and the water just drains outside. Also no worries about support, cement slab, but remember, most garage floors sloap towards the door, make sure to level your tank before filling.

Also, you will need to upgrade that 150 eventually, to at least a 180 but plan for a 210. 72x24x24 because the extra width is what your after. But it is good that you are upgrading now!
 
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