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  1. redsea

    redsea Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hi everybody, i was just curious as to what your opinion was on a colonial holding a 75g tank (on a second floor).

    Thank you!
     
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  2. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    75 gallons are not that heavy by footprint.
     
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  3. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    About 2-300 lb guys standing side by side....and that would be with all the weight in four shoes. Not spread out over a 48x12 area print.
     
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    Honestly, even though Rob is probably right, I'm not that sure I would try it. It's still around 750 lbs with tank stand and water if my calcs are correct.
     
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  5. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    Those are some big fellers.
     
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  6. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Sumo wrestlers!!!...But a floor should hold them ;)
     
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  7. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have mine on a second floor. I know for a fact it's sitting on 5 joist that are supported good though. There's parts to my house where I can feel the floor move a little. I'd never put my tank in those spots.
     
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  8. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I agree with John- if you place it so it spans across multiple joists and sits near a load-bearing wall, you'll be fine.
     
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  9. redsea

    redsea Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks everyone for the input. I plan on setting up another SW, and wasn't sure what size to go with. It was really for the most part, between the 75g and 55g. :)
     
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  10. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila FLOOR!......
     
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