How Big???

[scooter31707]

Hello All,

I am moving in the next 2 months to my new house which is on a slab foundation. This may be a stupid question, but how big can I go for as tank size without being worried and having peace of mind while I am sleep or away from the house. Thanks for the advice.

 

[username in use]

Anything within the standard hobbyist tank sizes shouldn't be cause for concern. Up to 300g. Anything above that and I would start to look into someone coming and analyzing the slab.

 

[scooter31707]

ok thanks. A local reefer is selling a custom made 8ft 220.

 

[T Haynes]

no matter what she tells you bigger is better...oh...oh you meant fish tank? well...this is embarrasing. you should be able to put anything on a slab. its at least 6 inches and heavy machinery such as back hoes can routinely drive over 6 inch slabs

 

[kmbyrnes]

A quick Google search shows that a 6" slab foundation will have a MINMUM rating of 3000 PSI. A 300 gallon tank/stand/sump will weigh in somewhere around 4000 pounds. I wouldn't be worried.