will a floor hold a 110 gallon on 2nd floor? - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

**QTOFFER** · 08-16-2005, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Titus

I have a california king waterbed that i know holds way more than 125 gallons of water. it sits in the middle of the room and even with "activity" it doesnt make the house "creek".

[acronym:edbfe3ddeb="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:edbfe3ddeb], I've always wondered if waterbed manufacturers simulate "activity" when they test the integrity of a mattress' seams!

dax29 · 08-16-2005, 09:42 AM

Well the wall that runs through my kitchen is the one that the sink is on, but the tank will actually be sitting over the door leading into the kithen from the utility room. The wall is also an exterior, 2nd story wall. Of course the tank will go up against the wall, but the strength should be there. I'm gonna get it checked out first. I've looked at other tank footprints and I'm up to a 150 gallon high, which would weigh about 1,500 lbs. If I'm gonna get a tank like this I'm gonna shoot for the biggest one I can get b/c I know I probably won't get another chance at this, if I even get this chance.

TankGirl · 08-16-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dax29

I've looked at other tank footprints and I'm up to a 150 gallon high

Sounds good, and I hope you have long arms, lol!

I agree completely about getting the largest tank you can, because I remember how quickly my 55gal went from being "huge" to "tiny."

dax29 · 08-16-2005, 12:52 PM

I'm getting tired of trading out fish all the time for my 29 gallon tanks. I may keep one set up and replace one with a 60 gallon high or a 75 gallon tank. I think they should keep my [acronym:e9e09fa74b="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:e9e09fa74b] under control for awhile. I've gotten a lot faster and more efficient with my PWCs so my tank maintenance isn't as noticeable to my wife as before. That is how I'm trying to justify getting more tanks.

greenmaji · 08-16-2005, 04:14 PM

If I were you I would go for a tank with a bigger footprint, not too tall to keep the pounds per square foot down.. That and the tanks have more surfase area for territories and gass excange, +++ in my oppinion! :P

austinsdad · 08-16-2005, 04:18 PM

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[acronym:72a067dda5="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:72a067dda5], I've always wondered if waterbed manufacturers simulate "activity" when they test the integrity of a mattress' seams!

Maybe consider volunteering??

You know, for scientific knowledge that could be gained.

dax29 · 08-16-2005, 04:28 PM

Greenmaji, I don't want a bigger footprint b/c I'm limited on floorspace. I agree with everything you said though. I would like a longer aquarium.

Titus · 08-16-2005, 09:03 PM

should just talk the wife into having the house remodeled, the extension could house a massive in-wall tank. That would assure that your footprint and ppsi would be fine.

dax29 · 08-17-2005, 12:39 AM

You know, that just might work.

greenmaji · 08-19-2005, 08:41 AM

I was actually refiring to a wider aquarium but I like the house remodeling idea

08-16-2005, 09:03 PM	#18
Titus Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Whiteman AFB Missouri Posts: 47	should just talk the wife into having the house remodeled, the extension could house a massive in-wall tank. That would assure that your footprint and ppsi would be fine. __________________ 29gal [acronym:402359c6ee="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:402359c6ee], Cascade 700-- busted during move... 10gal [acronym:402359c6ee="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:402359c6ee]- quarantine tank 50gal [acronym:402359c6ee="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:402359c6ee]- Filstar XP2- 2 gold rams/3 juli's, 3 paleatus/ 2 oto's/ 6 fancy guppies/ 5 ghost shrimp, [acronym:402359c6ee="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]mts[/acronym:402359c6ee].fish--6 Neon Gourami-2 Sunshine Gourami-10 Longfin Rosy Barbs-1 Chinese butterfly fish-1 kooli loach-1 red tail shark 10gal hosp, 29 [acronym:402359c6ee="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:402359c6ee] island tank, 50 [acronym:402359c6ee="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:402359c6ee] tree trunk tank.

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08-16-2005, 09:42 AM	#12
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	Well the wall that runs through my kitchen is the one that the sink is on, but the tank will actually be sitting over the door leading into the kithen from the utility room. The wall is also an exterior, 2nd story wall. Of course the tank will go up against the wall, but the strength should be there. I'm gonna get it checked out first. I've looked at other tank footprints and I'm up to a 150 gallon high, which would weigh about 1,500 lbs. If I'm gonna get a tank like this I'm gonna shoot for the biggest one I can get b/c I know I probably won't get another chance at this, if I even get this chance.

08-16-2005, 12:52 PM	#14
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	I'm getting tired of trading out fish all the time for my 29 gallon tanks. I may keep one set up and replace one with a 60 gallon high or a 75 gallon tank. I think they should keep my [acronym:e9e09fa74b="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:e9e09fa74b] under control for awhile. I've gotten a lot faster and more efficient with my PWCs so my tank maintenance isn't as noticeable to my wife as before. That is how I'm trying to justify getting more tanks.

08-16-2005, 04:14 PM	#15
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	If I were you I would go for a tank with a bigger footprint, not too tall to keep the pounds per square foot down.. That and the tanks have more surfase area for territories and gass excange, +++ in my oppinion! :P

08-16-2005, 04:28 PM	#17
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	Greenmaji, I don't want a bigger footprint b/c I'm limited on floorspace. I agree with everything you said though. I would like a longer aquarium.

08-17-2005, 12:39 AM	#19
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	You know, that just might work.

08-19-2005, 08:41 AM	#20
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	I was actually refiring to a wider aquarium but I like the house remodeling idea