floater Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 With the house just over a year old, call the builder. They would be able to give you a good idea if the aquarium will be too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 I wouldn't pull a permit for this type of a job. As mentioned, there are no structural mods. to the house. The builder may know-but may not want to say one way or another for liability reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AQUAGIANTMAN Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 The aquarium is 5' long and you will have no problem at all with the weight. My house is 10 yrs old and I have 4 100+gal tanks along one wall. and another 4 on the same level. Like Rob said, wood strength is underestimated. & btw Rob you might be pushing the laws of physics with the 330gal lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Yes, there was a miscommunication about the size of the tank, so we are back up over 160g. But that's good! Thanks for all the replies folks! I am feeling MUCH more comfortable about the impending plan. And you know, as I was looking at the library we have in one of the bedrooms right now, that has got to weigh something comparable to a few hundred gallons. And this 40 year old house has not collapsed yet. Yes, we have many books. I will post again when I finally decide on the tank... maybe some pics too. Not sure when exactly. First I have the task of transporting 8 tanks and setting up the fishroom in the new house. Should start eating large quantities of spinach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 And you know, as I was looking at the library we have in one of the bedrooms right now, that has got to weigh something comparable to a few hundred gallons. And this 40 year old house has not collapsed yet. Yes, we have many books. Nah...you've just started....my house is about 75 years old and I have (at last count) about 12,000 books....but to be fair, most are stored in boxes in the garage and storage. At least I rid myself (a rare thing) of close to 2500 National Geographic magazines this summer....I loved em, but moving them is a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 (edited) Just started? I was referring to only one of the libraries (you are not the only academic on this board). And don't get me started on the volume of music and war-games... This move is going to be a real treat. Edited August 10, 2005 by xerxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AQUAGIANTMAN Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Just started? I was referring to only one of the libraries (you are not the only academic on this board). And don't get me started on the volume of music and war-games...This move is going to be a real treat. Well I have 3 CD'S, 4 DVD'S and a few fish magazines. Imagine moving that!!!!!!!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Haha... make sure you lift with your knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Just started? I was referring to only one of the libraries (you are not the only academic on this board). And don't get me started on the volume of music and war-games...This move is going to be a real treat. You certainly have me on the latter...I have very few games of any sort (mostly mancala, chess, go, etc), and only perhaps 1100 CDs (and a fair-sized box of cassettes and some vinyl packed in a box somewhere) and maybe a grand total of 175 DVDs (mostly classic horror). My dread comes in ever moving the aquaria...last time I moved, I had about 50 less tanks than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ha. I have dread of moving the aquaria, but luckily not a huge many. Incidentally (and I guess this is still sort of on topic), any suggestions or tips on fishroom arrangments? I have picked up a number of heavy-duty shelving units to arrange a wee fishroom in the basement. Since I have not set it up yet - that is on Friday - I'd not mind any helpful hints and tips from those who have experience in fishrooms. Anything you found that did or didn't work, or any general pointers would be great. If this has already been discussed in another thread, can someone direct me to it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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