Tank too big ???????????

Ok, this is gonna be a lame question. I just got a 120gal. tank. I live in a town home that is all upstairs. is this tank too big for the 2nd floor. Sorry gang but I dont know so i need some answers. Thanks

 

oceaninside,
Most likely if you place the tank on a load bearing wall you will be fine. My brother owns a pet shop on the South Side of Chicago and I worked there for 8 years. In those 8 years I have delivered and setup 180 + gallon tanks in some of the most hideous apartment buildings second floors. We literally would deliver the tank and run because we thought the tank would fall through after it was filled with water. We never had one of those customers come back saying their tank fell through.

My point is I think you will be fine, but without knowing the condition of the townhouse its hard to say.

Sean

 

I wouldn't :-/
do they know you are doing this the first floor? "NANO" :-/

 

Ha ha!!! Ya, my daughters bedroom and our garage is the first floor. The wall that I was looking to put it on is a load bearing wall but I just dont know the strength of the floor. I was worried putting up a 40gal!

 

well at least if it falls its not all over your part of the house lol...just say moses came back and smited them! l

 

Hey Oceaninside,
I think the weight issue is valid. I would probably be more concerned with possible flooding. Everyone knows the many ways of water hazzards/spills in reef tanks. Check your insurance for coverage.
Scott

 

"nano" arty-smi :LolLolLol :thinking2 :thumbs_up

 

I've seen several tanks that large on 2nd floors. A 120 will put about 100 pounds per sq ft loading on a floor depending on the dimensions of the tank, sand, rocks and the size of the sump. If it's near a load bearing wall so you are spreading the weight over several joists or better yet in a corner you should be good, but don't assume. Check to see if the floor is "up to spec". You are talking about .5 to .7 tons! You don't want to bow the floor.

 

Here is an idea, bring over 8 friends that are around the 200 mark and have them stand up against the wall..(now take their mug shot)just kidding. Have them stand there and maybe even jump a few time. This would give you a better test due to the 1600pds of weight and movement. I think you should be fine but, test before you do anything.

 

THat's a good idea.

Here is something to read too oceanside.