How big??

jpocock · 08/31/2013, 07:32 AM

My question is how big of a tank do you have to start worrying about the weight and support in your house??

Reefmedic79 · 08/31/2013, 08:36 AM

Sorry, this questions is is extremely subjective and vague.

Similarly, How much cost and damage are you willing to sustain to your home if the support in your home fails?

To answer as best I can, 10G of water can do a lot of damage to a home if you happen to not be home when it ends up on the floor.

There are people here keeping 300G+ tanks is wood structured 100y/o homes. More information on your home could help give a better answer.

spieszak · 08/31/2013, 08:37 AM

On the first floor in a "newly" constructed house with proper placement, I personally wouldn't even begin considering it until I was better than 75 gallons, probably wouldn't really begin the process of actually worrying until about 150 gallons.
There are a lot of factors that play into it though, so its definitely not something that really should be answered "in the general" (even though I just did)

Dmorty217 · 08/31/2013, 08:40 AM

1g of water weighs 8.3lbs or something close to that so that plus sand an rock you can do a round about guess of weight

jpocock · 08/31/2013, 12:48 PM

thanks I was just wondering I am thinking about upgrading to a 90gal tank. I do plan on keeping it agents a wall.

Twistofer · 08/31/2013, 05:13 PM

I think you'll be OK with a 90 in most homes.

reefct · 09/01/2013, 03:47 PM

I have a 125 on first floor with a 40 gal sump against load bearing wall running perpendicular with floor joist no issues

AZBigJohn · 09/01/2013, 04:29 PM

I have to say that is one positive of living in Arizona. There are not many basements out here, so most homes are built on solid concrete foundations...

As everyone said, only a engineer with your house plans or direct inspection can answer the question for real. The advice most offer is 'against a load bearing wall, perpendicular to the joists..

08/31/2013, 07:32 AM	#1
jpocock Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 67	How big?? My question is how big of a tank do you have to start worrying about the weight and support in your house??

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Reefmedic79 Life and Reef Saver Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 6,202	Sorry, this questions is is extremely subjective and vague. Similarly, How much cost and damage are you willing to sustain to your home if the support in your home fails? To answer as best I can, 10G of water can do a lot of damage to a home if you happen to not be home when it ends up on the floor. There are people here keeping 300G+ tanks is wood structured 100y/o homes. More information on your home could help give a better answer. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es

08/31/2013, 08:37 AM	#3
spieszak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,877	On the first floor in a "newly" constructed house with proper placement, I personally wouldn't even begin considering it until I was better than 75 gallons, probably wouldn't really begin the process of actually worrying until about 150 gallons. There are a lot of factors that play into it though, so its definitely not something that really should be answered "in the general" (even though I just did) __________________ I'm new to this saltwater thing, all comments should be taken with a BUCKET of salt! :-) -Stacey

08/31/2013, 08:40 AM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	1g of water weighs 8.3lbs or something close to that so that plus sand an rock you can do a round about guess of weight __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

08/31/2013, 12:48 PM	#5
jpocock Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 67	, thanks I was just wondering I am thinking about upgrading to a 90gal tank. I do plan on keeping it agents a wall.

08/31/2013, 05:13 PM	#6
Twistofer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 371	I think you'll be OK with a 90 in most homes. __________________ See what is; See what is not; Find the True Way ...The Buddha Current Tank Info: 120 gal New Build Coming Soon

09/01/2013, 03:47 PM	#7
reefct Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CT Posts: 18	I have a 125 on first floor with a 40 gal sump against load bearing wall running perpendicular with floor joist no issues __________________ Current tank info: AGA 125 with 40 gal sump, running a sicce 4.0 return pump, Aqua C EV-180 with a Mag 9 pump, Refugium, Filter sock, Current Outer Orbit Light Current Tank Info: 125 gal reef

09/01/2013, 04:29 PM	#8
AZBigJohn Usually confused... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,091	I have to say that is one positive of living in Arizona. There are not many basements out here, so most homes are built on solid concrete foundations... As everyone said, only a engineer with your house plans or direct inspection can answer the question for real. The advice most offer is 'against a load bearing wall, perpendicular to the joists.. __________________ John Current Tank Info: Currently a 29 gallon all-in-one frag tank and a 210 gallon tank slowly becoming my dream system!