Opinions On Large Tank Placement Please

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Got any friends that are engineers or contractors? I would def. ask them.

Thats what I did when I placed my 240 on my second floor.
 
Gr8KarmaSF;1423289; said:
Got any friends that are engineers or contractors? I would def. ask them.

Thats what I did when I placed my 240 on my second floor.
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Yah...., I work with them all the time. I'm a Landscape Architect and we are always consulting Structural Engineers and Architects.....

I just wanted to get some fellow MFKer's advise and experiences.

Thanks Gr8KarmaSF......

Anyone else gone through something like this???
 
jdepasqu2;1423257; said:
I assume the jacks will allow you to tighten as you encounter any sag?? How much did you spend on these jacks??? these Dek-blocks seem to be heavier, glorified concrete blocks..... any idea on a price for these?? may just resort to CMU blocks......
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Yes you can tighten then if you encounter sag, I think I paid around $20 each for them.

I've seen those blocks at Home Depot and Menards but never paid attention to the price.
 
Gr8KarmaSF;1423382; said:
Heres my old thread, hope it helps you feel a bit easier about the whole thing, I know it can be stressful...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97290&highlight=risk
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"Yes you can tighten then if you encounter sag, I think I paid around $20 each for them.

I've seen those blocks at Home Depot and Menards but never paid attention to the price."



Thanks a lot guys....., that was a very good article to read. $20 isnt to bad either......... I'm going to go home tonight and try to check out the basement to see if there are any opportunities for a better spot to reinforce.... thanks again guys....

Anyone else with any experiences to share...???
 
Anyone else place a "Monster" tank on a wood joist floor???
I'm trying to find so more first hand experience.....
 
Bud8Fan;1423008; said:
When in doubt, go overboard.

I sistered a few of the joists and built two beams supported by floor jacks for my 300.
Not only can I sleep at night knowing that my tank won't fall through the floor it will also eliminate floor bouncing when the kids are jumping in the living room.

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Hey BUD8FAN....., I was wondering if you have a pic of the bottom portion of the supports (where they touch the floor)??? thanks.....
 
What if you can't get to the joists? I have a 280gal. If the tank was in my hallway, I'd be able to get to them because it would be over my laundry room. But since it's in the living room, it falls over my game room. I do have the tank in the corner of the room, but I believe it is running parallel to the joists
 
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