Should I worry about the floor sagging? - Page 2

Neokane · 03/12/2013, 04:24 PM

Thanks!
I agree with you, I could probably get away with either a 4x6 (Or probably cheaper 3-2x6's bolted together) and a floor jack centered below the tank. Or for extra precaution, use the same 4x6 or alternative and 2 floor jacks. the $90 bucks spent now will save the floor later.

Sk8r · 03/12/2013, 04:36 PM

http://diyfishkeepers.com/aquariumweights.htm
your fridge probably weighs around the same. set it near a loadbearing wall, not a freestanding cross-area space-dividing wall with no wall or outer wall below it.

gbru316 · 03/12/2013, 04:45 PM

Everything you ever wanted to know about aquarium placement, from a structural engineer

Lavoisier · 03/12/2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gbru316

Everything you ever wanted to know about aquarium placement, from a structural engineer

Good link...I think. Rocket, where are you when we need you?!

gbru316 · 03/12/2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lavoisier

Good link...I think. Rocket, where are you when we need you?!

rocket isn't a structural engineer, is he?

Birddogm33 · 03/12/2013, 08:02 PM

I have a 120 gal and could not run it with joists. With that said, I sistered the next two joists to each other. The floor is also OSB and after doing that there is no wave action as you walk by and I feel confident that this is more than enough support. It may be overkill, but better safe than sorry. (2x12)

Neokane · 03/13/2013, 06:56 AM

I agree... The ounce of prevention is worth the pound of cure..

03/12/2013, 04:36 PM	#27
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	http://diyfishkeepers.com/aquariumweights.htm your fridge probably weighs around the same. set it near a loadbearing wall, not a freestanding cross-area space-dividing wall with no wall or outer wall below it. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

03/12/2013, 04:24 PM	#26
Neokane Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 166	Thanks! I agree with you, I could probably get away with either a 4x6 (Or probably cheaper 3-2x6's bolted together) and a floor jack centered below the tank. Or for extra precaution, use the same 4x6 or alternative and 2 floor jacks. the $90 bucks spent now will save the floor later.

03/12/2013, 04:45 PM	#28
gbru316 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,720	Everything you ever wanted to know about aquarium placement, from a structural engineer

03/12/2013, 08:02 PM	#31
Birddogm33 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Branch,MI Posts: 60	I have a 120 gal and could not run it with joists. With that said, I sistered the next two joists to each other. The floor is also OSB and after doing that there is no wave action as you walk by and I feel confident that this is more than enough support. It may be overkill, but better safe than sorry. (2x12)

03/13/2013, 06:56 AM	#32
Neokane Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 166	I agree... The ounce of prevention is worth the pound of cure..