My tank is almost a 50 gallon tank and i have it upstairs in a old house. its around 70-100 years old...... will my floor upstairs hold it. its been up there for about 6 monthes and i just read a thread and i didnt realize how heavy that really is. so if u know please tell me
will my tank fall through
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Yes it will hold it, it's only around 500 lbs. A floor will not have a problem holding that much. an if your floor couldn't hold the weight, it would have already broke.
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OK!!! thanks u took a huge weight off my chest! well when i first read it i seen YES and i thought it meant yes it will fall through.... but i read on....lol thnks!
OK!!! thanks u took a huge weight off my chest! well when i first read it i seen YES and i thought it meant yes it will fall through.... but i read on....lol thnks!
I merged the threads to help out.
One point: Make sure you don't spill water, since this could weaken the floor. Watch for bowing, since this could negatively impact the tank, causing it to twist and break.
However, this is just cautionary--it shouldn't happen. As long as your tank is located to cross the joists and near a support wall, you'll be fine.
One point: Make sure you don't spill water, since this could weaken the floor. Watch for bowing, since this could negatively impact the tank, causing it to twist and break.
However, this is just cautionary--it shouldn't happen. As long as your tank is located to cross the joists and near a support wall, you'll be fine.
It still should be a problem. Think, the floor can definitely hold 3 average size men standing next to eachother. The floor can hold more weight then that tank. Even if the floor gets wet, it won't weaken it enough to break.
Your logic is flawed. I dont have time to get into it, but heres a link:
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/aquarium_weight.php