210 gallon tank in wall
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Topic: 210 gallon tank in wall
Posted By: tamortman
Subject: 210 gallon tank in wall
Date Posted: February 06 2007 at 4:48pm
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i want to put a 210 gal tank inwall the floor is 110 tgi floor joist 16" on center. the front of the tank will sit on the bearing wall and it will go 2 feet into the room off the wall. it will spane like 5 joist i can't inforce it from the basment because it is finished and ideas? i asked firefish hw has a 210 gal he gave me weights this is what he came up with.
aquarium = 400 rock = 200 sand = 200 stand = 100 water =1680 rough total = 2580 and I would round that up to 3000 lbs. It is hard to determine what your floor could support, but I would guess it could handle it. But I'm not an expert. |
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 06 2007 at 5:38pm
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Posted By: Firefish
Date Posted: February 06 2007 at 7:16pm
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I thought more people would pipe up. It may take an engineer visiting your house to figure it out. I think that we would all be surprised what kind of weight our homes can withstand, but you can never be too sure. I will do some research and get back with you. ------------- 5 gal fluval spec v http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65727&KW=&PID=531710&title=my-new-little-one#531710 12 gallon jbj nanocube reef Stansbury Park (Tooele Area) |
Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: February 06 2007 at 7:24pm
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tamortman,
Do a search on this MB about floor joists or tank weight. There was a comprehensive thread about this topic a while back.
Also - check with Corey Price (Corwando). He can certainly help you with the details.
BTW, I wouldn't hesitate to place the tank as you have explained. If the tank is over a bearing wall and will span several joists - I'd feel very comfortable with the placement.
Good luck.
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Posted By: rattlermike
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 2:42pm
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i have installed many 210 on less then what you have described i would give it the go
the aga tech says the aquarium weight is 343 lbs full weight with water is 2450 so i would plan on a little more weight then what you are thinking with sump and all
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Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 6:11pm
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Send me a PM.
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