Too much pressure on the floor?

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    How much weight is too much to put on a second floor?
    I have my 55 gallon aquarium on it and I am looking to add substrate that will add probably around 100 pound to the weight of the tank. Could it be an issue for a 55 gallon aquarium. I know there are a lot of factors, but what is the general rule of how much weight you could have?
    Thanks :)
    JJL
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I don't see where you should have a problem... If the house was built according to local code, you'd be in more danger of the cabinet collapsing than the floor falling through.
     
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  3. JJL

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    Ok great :)
    So the new substrate is going to go in!
    Thanks!
     
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  4. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Yeah ceiling joists are usually on 2' centers and if they are for a 2nd floor they can even be on 12' or 16' center and are made of at least 2x6's, they can hold tons...literally.
     
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  5. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    OK good :D
    I was pretty sure they can hold a lot, but I wanted to be sure.
    Better safe than sorry ::)
    THANKS!
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  6. Seano Hermano

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    This makes me want to use my 29g as a tank for my bedroom. :) lol. Maybe once I have the stuff for the 75...
     
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  7. JJL

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    I would definately recommend a tank in your room, Sean. ::)
    It is great because you can watch it pretty much any time of the day, and it is much easier to work on the tank when it is in your room.
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  8. Mr. Bill

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    +1

    Don't forget that the 1st floor walls are also designed as load-bearing walls for the 2nd floor. :D
     
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  9. Mr. Bill

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    LOL... My very first SW tank was in my bedroom. :)
     
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  10. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Good rule of thumb, all outer walls are weight bearing walls.
     
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