coraline and weight questions

[steagfs]

Is a 75 or 55 too big to be put upstairs? I'm not sure what the floor is made of but it is carpeted, so prob just some sort of plywood.
thanks,
Spencer

 

[uberlink]

I have a 75 gallon on the second floor of my house. I believe that if you put it against an exterior wall you'll be fine. It will be nearer to a structural wall that way.

 

[1journeyman]

When in doubt, consult your builder. If they can't be found contact a structural engineer.

 

[reef46]

if it is a newer building you should be fine IMO.

 

[veni vidi vici]

union carpenter here,been building homes for 20 years. if your not sure what your 2nd floor deck was framed with,2x8...2x10...2x12. another bit of helful info is the span of your floorjoist...longer span =more bounce. i would definately stay near exterior wall,not a patition wall but exterior wall.I would also recomend useing a stand that will distribute weight evenly as opposed to something with legs that could poke through plywood or OSB if leg isnt sitting above floor joist..hope that helps, good luck.
Oh btw make sure stand is level before filling tank.its not unheard of for older homes to to be out of level and plumb

 

[steagfs]

thanks guys,
great info

 

[fishboy52]

don't forget you need to place it near an outlet