Tank Size Question

Kyle1994 · 01-17-2011, 06:37 PM

I have a 36 gallon bow tank right now. Its beautiful but i know in the future im going to have to upgrade soon. I have a few fish including a RTC... not good, there known to get pretty big in size and im going to need room for him to have a nice moddest life without being cramped. I had in mind a 125 gallon fish tank. I just needed to know if i were to get this fish tank would i have to support the floor beneath my room? I have a full basement below me. I know you have to support the floor after certain sizes. Thank you.

jrman83 · 01-17-2011, 06:51 PM

I have two that size and I think you shouldn't have a problem, depending on the location. You wouldn't want to put it in the middle of the room, for instance. Walls that are also load bearing walls are better. If you have a basement underneath, where the walls are underneath would be a good choice. A corner is a good place. A 125 is about 1400lbs loaded.

Kyle1994 · 01-17-2011, 06:52 PM

Well were i want to put it there isnt a wall theres a metal pole supporting it right below it alredy. So you think that would be alrite?

danilykins · 01-17-2011, 07:21 PM

IMO basement is best, but if you want to put it on the main floor, aim for a support beam

jrman83 · 01-17-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle1994

Well were i want to put it there isnt a wall theres a metal pole supporting it right below it alredy. So you think that would be alrite?

I'm not so sure. A typical 125g tank is 6ft long. If you really wanted piece of mind call a contractor to come and look at it.

Kyle1994 · 01-17-2011, 08:41 PM

My uncle is a contractor.. Perfect, haha ill give him a call tomorrow. where i want it, it will fit perfectly in my room.

Scuff · 01-17-2011, 11:19 PM

Placing the aquarium across the floor joists will go a long way towards stability and peace of mind when it comes to aquariums larger than 100g. Most homes are well made enough that they can support a large aquarium like that provided it's placed in an intelligent manner.

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