Weight of a tank

[seymouradam]

I am getting ready to build a 125 gallon tank into my wall. It is on the second level of my home. What precautions do I need to take to ensure the floor will support the weight. Or if it will even affect the structure.

 

[Bderick67]

need to make sure the floor joists below the tank are running perpendicular to the tank.

 

[seymouradam]

and if they are not can you add some to reinforce it?

 

[Bderick67]

and if they are not can you add some to reinforce it?

Sure you could add reinforcement, but would it be aesthetically pleasing from the floor below?

 

[seymouradam]

I was hoping to reinforce through the subfloor, and not go through the basement ceiling. would this not be enough reinforcement?

 

[Bderick67]

I was hoping to reinforce through the subfloor, and not go through the basement ceiling. would this not be enough reinforcement?

Hard to say without actually seeing it. I would say go for it if the tank is sitting across(perpendicular) the floor joists. If it is sitting parallel then I would consult an engineer or very well educate yourself in the matter.

 

[seymouradam]

thanks for all your help!

 

[Tom_cullen]

hello mate, i run a 160gallon tank upstairs with a 30 gallon sump purpendicular to the floor joists, i have to admit i was extemely nervous at first however i have absolutely no problems (so far, knock on wood). I live in an mid 1980ies english house, these houses are notorious sh*t. In which period was your house built in? If your house is built correctly i don't see you having any trouble

 

[seymouradam]

its a 1971 house

 

[seymouradam]

and the joists do run parralel not perpendicular, so I know that poses another problem