bigb1112 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 i have a 230 gallon tank and am woundering if i can putit t want a 230 gallon tank on the main floor of the house as calculating the wieght of it to be roughly of 2300 lb and don't want it to go through the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorich Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 i have a 230 gallon tank and am woundering if i can putit t want a 230 gallon tank on the main floor of the house as calculating the wieght of it to be roughly of 2300 lb and don't want it to go through the floor not assuming any responsibility....what size are your floor joists? are you putting the tank against the outside wall? what direction do your joists go in relation to where you're placing the tank? trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb1112 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) it is against the outsidewall the joists would be going across the tank they are 2 by 8 s Edited June 5, 2009 by bigb1112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorich Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 it is against the outsidewall the joists would be going across the tank they are 2 by 8 s you'll need a beam in the basement properly supported. 2x8 have a low sheer rate. You won't need to go quite to the extreme i did but it will need to be done. Do you have construction experience? if not, i would recommend asking a carpenter or if you're doing it yourself you could consult a structural engineer....though they can be pricey...without plans, just a consult about 150.00. You are welcome to come and see what I did here if you're in the edmonton area. I put a 300gal in a similar situation. trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb1112 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 cool ty i have done abit of construction but not that much i think i will put it in the basement if i decide to get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorich Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 cool ty i have done abit of construction but not that much i think i will put it in the basement if i decide to get it probably the best idea to avoid construction lol. I even had to reinforce the floor under my 120 gallon in this place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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