Got a quick question.

[SptfireXIV]

Hey guys,

I'm setting up a new tank, a 75 gallon, and I'm wondering if I should be concerned with whether or not the floor can withstand the weight of the tank.

Since I live in a townhouse, the tank has to be on the second floor (bottom floor is a garage and basement). So, am I just being overly paranoid? I'd hate to see nearly $1,000 worth of equipment ruined (not to mention ruining a large part of my new place) because I was too lazy to add some extra support, you know?

Jason

 

[SpektralerSpeer]

Hello,

how old is your house and what is the floor made of? 75 gallons of water weighs roughly 628 pounds.

Paul

 

[SptfireXIV]

The house was finished in September of this year. I'm not entirely sure what supports the floor, I would have to check when I get home tonight.

 

[chad508]

most new construction would handle that kinda of load with no problem. now if its in the midddle of an open span you may get some bounce from the floor casing the tank to wobble. if at all possible try to mount the stand to the wall. it was the best thing i did for my tank. you don't have to worry about the tank sloshing from running by it to hard.

 

[Rpierce]

I used to have my old 75 on the second story of my condo. I didn't have any problems with it wobbling or anything like that. Like Chad said, put it next to the wall and you will be fine. I would only be concerned if you were using it as a room divider. I think you will be fine.

Rick

 

[bugshop]

Hi Jason, How have you been?

I had my 75 in several houses and MHs and don't think you'll have anything to worry about. That house we were in at the beach was the worse. (Hugo water damage) and it held up OK.
Like Chad said, with a newer construction I think the odds of a problem would be less. I'm sure it would hold a waterbed and this will weigh less than a water bed.

 

[BubbaPhish]

Jason,
like the guys said, you should be fine on a wall, just try to have the tank perpendicular to the floor joist if possible. A load bearing wall would be ideal placement though with tank perpendicular to joist. If joist are parallel to the tank you will get some flex in the floor.
I had to brace my floor for my 90gal (1st floor) due to the floor joist being parallel to the tank. My 125gal in same room is perpendicular to the joist and against a load bearing wall and it is rock solid with no bracing.

I believe Landon could give you an answer though.

Kevin

 

[SptfireXIV]

Thanks guys! I filled the majority of it up last night and all seems to be well. I'll try to post some pics when I get home (provided the water has cleared up by now).

Jason

 

[SptfireXIV]

From the left

From the right

From the front

Angled shots to help show how it truly looks

The floor creaks every now and then, but I think its going to be fine.

 

[Rpierce]

Jason- What are the dimensions of your tank? Thats not a normal 75 is it?

 

[SptfireXIV]

36x24x20

More info can be found here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=8987694#post8987694

I've been planning this tank for a loonng time.

 

[Rpierce]

very nice Jason

 

[dvmsn]

Nice. I like the way you set up your overflow.

 

[chad508]

nice tank do you like the tunze nano pumps? what size did you get?

 

[SptfireXIV]

Thanks guys!

Chad, I got the 6045's. I wish they were controllable, but other than that they're great. They give a nice, gentle flow. You can hardly feel the flow from the pumps at the end of the 36" tank, but one quick look at all my hair algae and I can tell that there's still a lot of flow going through there.

For its size, quietness, and power, its a great pump for $96. Its just a shame that the 6055 only gives 400gph more but costs twice as much... just because its controllable. Oh well.

Jason