Whats the craziest risk you've taken in fishkeeping? Heres mine...lol

[12 Volt Man]

even though that is a huge tank, especially in terms of weight, I would think that because of the length of that tank, its not as risky as one might think it is.

as I mentioned in another thread, a tank like that (8 feet?) is probably easier on wood flooring than a standard 30" tall 220g 6 foot tank on the same type of floor..

the weight on a 240 that is 8 feet long is more spread out and will straddle more joists than a 220g. that extra 6" of height on the 30" tall tanks is brutal for weight distribution. its so damn concentrated..

 

[cockroach]

The tank is 7 foot long.

It was on a main strut between two of the strongest pillars in the house. All rebar re-enforced concrete. The strut was a s wide as the tank.

As long as you distribute the weight more evenly it should be ok.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Still good? How many joists is it sitting on?

Still up with another 125g tank about 8 feet away as well....lol

 

[Bootler]

hi i'm going to be putting a 100 gal tank on the second floor with a base board and cynders. am i safe?