40g Breeder

[Rhino]

My original plan was to set up a 55 gallon in my dining room. However, after doing some research this may not be the best idea. It would sit on a wall in the middle of the room, not a load bearing wall, and the tank would run parallel to a single floor joist. I wish it would work but after my research even on a stand with a flat bottom that would distribute the weight better I still don't think it would work without the risk of bowing my floors. So do you all think a 40 Long or a 40 breeder would work much safer? Thoughts and opinions appreciated.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Personally I like 40 breeders. They have a great footprint which you can grow all sorts of live plants and it's just the right size to keep most community fish.

 

[Rhino]

Would my floor support it without bowing? Thats the real deciding factor. I already have a 55 but I am afraid the weight will bow the floor since it will run parallel with one floor joist.