180 gal. upstairs?
- Thread starter tikalize
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Weight is one concern, but so is water. What is below that could really pay the price if something catastrophic happened?
In my home, I positioned my much smaller tank to run horizontal with my floor supports, and if this tank were to leak while I was on vacation, my washer and dryer area of my basement would be the only victim.
In my home, I positioned my much smaller tank to run horizontal with my floor supports, and if this tank were to leak while I was on vacation, my washer and dryer area of my basement would be the only victim.
Scottkelly911
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basically 270 gallons of water volume whew, I dunno man, I'd probably think twice about it. Rock weighs more than the water that it displaces. I'd say keep it downstairs. I had a 125 reef and lived on the second floor of an apartment building and I worried quite a bit, I can't imagine doubling that. I know it's possible and people have done it, but if I were going to do that, I'd try to get the floor braced to accomodate for so much weight in such a concentrated area.
Reef Sponger
In Memoriam
I wouldn't suggest anything bigger than 100g on the 2nd floor without a general contractor examining your house before you setup. Just being conservative and careful.
michaeldaly
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Is the second floor wood, or concrete slab?
