So, I had been thinking about building an aquarium. My g/f's under is in the glass business so I figured I could save some $$. Was planning something in the 55-60 gallon range. To make a long story short, when I called him about the glass, he asked if I wanted to go bigger because he had a tank in his basement that he got a few years ago and lost interest. He thinks it's roughly 6ft x 18"deep by 30-36" tall. He also has the cover w/ lights and thinks he still has the filter. He said if we could get some help moving it and a truck to get it out of his place we could have it!
Now, if I've calculated right, I think it is in the 150 gallon range. My concern is that if it goes in the bedroom where I was planning, do I need to worry about the floor collapsing? I know it seems silly.. but I also know its a lot of weight. That section of the house is also over a store so there are no load bearing walls or anything under it.. Anyone know how mcuh weight we would be looking at and thoughts on the structural issues?
Now, if I've calculated right, I think it is in the 150 gallon range. My concern is that if it goes in the bedroom where I was planning, do I need to worry about the floor collapsing? I know it seems silly.. but I also know its a lot of weight. That section of the house is also over a store so there are no load bearing walls or anything under it.. Anyone know how mcuh weight we would be looking at and thoughts on the structural issues?
