Can my 125g tank with 55 gallon sump be on my second floor?
- Thread starter shwstpr88
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florida joe
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I think you will be fine with the load bearing capabilities of the joists and I beam BUT what else are they supporting above? what is the size of the I beam and what is the floor made of?
forcrz6
Member
Way too much depends on the answer. None of it we could answer with 100% certainty.
1. How new is the house?
2. Is this going in to a corner?
3. Do you know where your load bearing walls are?
4. What is the area the fish tank is going over?
I would have to say no though. It is never a good Idea to put that much weight on to such a small load area. 2nd floors are meant to Spread the weight. Not to support it on to 1 little area.
1. How new is the house?
2. Is this going in to a corner?
3. Do you know where your load bearing walls are?
4. What is the area the fish tank is going over?
I would have to say no though. It is never a good Idea to put that much weight on to such a small load area. 2nd floors are meant to Spread the weight. Not to support it on to 1 little area.
forcrz6
Member
Originally Posted by shwstpr88
http:///forum/post/2893219
Its on a load bearing wall, so I think it will be ok. I am having some people over to look at the spot before water is put in, but figured all the opinoins I could get the better.
You will be better off in a Corner of 2 load bearing walls. Just an FYI
http:///forum/post/2893219
Its on a load bearing wall, so I think it will be ok. I am having some people over to look at the spot before water is put in, but figured all the opinoins I could get the better.
You will be better off in a Corner of 2 load bearing walls. Just an FYI
florida joe
Well-Known Member
You can always look into ways to disperses the load (placing the tank and stand on a ¾ inch piece of plywood with a larger foot print then the tank stand for instance)