Floor Support For Fish Tank

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Floor support for fish tank.

So if i tell you that your floor can safely support 1000 pounds then that also means that your floor might theoretically fail when it receives a load of 1500 to 2000 pounds. The size shape and materials used in the stand will depend on the size and quality of the tank budget and aesthetics. Quick video of what i did to support floor for very heavy fish tank not a lot of video s on utube like this. Example 40g high vs 40g long the long tank spreads more weight over the floor so it would have more supports under it.

An aquarium stand is a piece of furniture that s large and strong enough to support your aquarium and contain the equipment and supplies needed to care for your fish and tank. If your floor wont support that tank then it s best you move house. Is this a high tank or a long tank. The same basic principles would apply to a 150 gallon as would apply to a 125 gallon with considerations about placement and identifying load bearing structures being important to the decision making process.

The less surface area of the floor it takes up per gallon the higher the danger would be. Tank stands often keep supplies out of sight behind discrete doors or accessible panels. 40 gallon tanks and up will be top heavy on stands meant for smaller tanks. If a 90gal damages the floor then the house is not safe to live in.

4 size 4pcs stainless steel aquarium fish tank glass cover support stainless steel fish tank cover holder anti slip fish tank holders aquarium accessories universal lid clips 8mm 5 out of 5 stars 1. As with the 125 gallon tank there is much to consider before opting for such a large setup. Also the the shape of the tank would matter as well. This is a wall in your house or apartment that was designed to support the weight of the floor wall ceiling or roof.

Large aquariums need strong support so look for stands that have reinforced tops and bracings. It s best to set the tank next to a load bearing wall as that s strongest but the floor should support that weight as long as it s been build to code. Can my floor support a 150 gallon fish tank.