75 gallon tank on 2nd floor.

[Brookster123]

700 lbs is nothing especially if it's against a wall which I'm sure it is. Remember the weight is spread out over several joists. The joists don't even know it's there.

not immediately but over time they will most likely sag, that's why shims are a great thing!

 

[Cichlid ism]

700 lbs is nothing especially if it's against a wall which I'm sure it is. Remember the weight is spread out over several joists. The joists don't even know it's there.

It's definitely against a wall and it's load bearing.

 

[Brookster123]

Yes, I guess he said that it helps if they are any uneven sections on the stand. Have you heard about this?

ive heard of putting egg crate under the sand to support rocks as to reduce pressure points in glass.

 

[Cichlid ism]

nit immediately but iver time they will most likely sag, that's why shins are a great thing!

So put shims in front so it's leaning back, correct?

 

[Cichlid ism]

Thanks Brookster for the help. I see in your profile you are a contractor and that makes me feel at ease to do the upgrade.

 

[Brookster123]

Just a bit! And check once every 4 months with a level, or just use the upper rim of the tank as water level sight.

 

[fishyfriends3]

I've got two 65 gals on a first floor apartment sat against the same wall ( load bearing) should I be concerned brookster ?

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[Brookster123]

Just keep an eye on the water level in relation to the rim, water will always find true level, if you notice it's changing than that beans your floors are sagging under the weight, if you walk by the tanks and the floor feels bouncy like a trampoline than you may have a problem, how old is the apt? People have pianos, pianos are like a thousand freakin pounds...

 

[fishyfriends3]

As old as me built in 1975.

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[fishyfriends3]

I've not noticed any issues with water level or bouncy floors. My wife said the floor wont take the weight but I've had these tanks together like this for 3 months. I think she just didn't want me to have two tanks.

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[Brookster123]

I'm sure it's fine, like I said if it's a newer apt than I would t worry..if it's over 100 yrs old than pay better attention

 

[fishyfriends3]

Great but I'd like to sell these two tanks and put one 180 gal 6x2x2 foot tank in there place. Now I'm worried about buying it because I don't have any ground floor space.

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[Brookster123]

Ohh man that's slot if gallons!

 

[fishyfriends3]

Yeah but I'd have sold the two 65 gal tanks and would just have the 180.

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[Brookster123]

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good point. Do you have access to your basement?

 

[fishyfriends3]

No basement sorry, I would love it if I had. I really want the 180 it would mean an extra 55 gal to what I have now but I'm not sure if its doable. Oh and there would be only one cabinet instead of two. **** I'm kinda just talking myself into it but nervous about it.

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[Cichlid ism]

No basement sorry, I would love it if I had. I really want the 180 it would mean an extra 55 gal to what I have now but I'm not sure if its doable. Oh and there would be only one cabinet instead of two. **** I'm kinda just talking myself into it but nervous about it.

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I am assuming you sold the two to have one bigger tank with more fish in it? If you are worried, why not get a 120g?

 

[fishyfriends3]

I haven't sold yet I'm planning to sell only if and when I feel comfortable that the weight issue wont be a issue. Yes 120g would be a good compromise.

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[fishyfriends3]

I'm thinking 72x20x20 would be more suitable 125 gallons I think.

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[Cichlid ism]

I'm thinking 72x20x20 would be more suitable 125 gallons I think.

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I think that's a safer choice.