Dan_00ryan
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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The tank is in my bedroom and I’m trying to avoid making a new configuration if possible
I wouldnt risk it. A bath requires doubled floor joists in UK building regulations and would support say 200kg. Your set up would be more than that, 265kg water plus weight of tank, stand ane equipment. Im sure there would be a significant safety element (like 2 or 3x) in our regs but i dont think its worth the risk.
If you did go ahead, i would make sure that it sat over at least 2 preferably 3 joists, and tried to get as close to the supporting wall as possible.
I hope I did my maths right converting gallons to litres.
Why aren't we risking it? Tank failure or floor system failure?. Put a table in the middle of the room. Put a glass of water on it, half full. Not sure how much you weigh? Stand up on your toes and drop to your heels, both feet same time. Record the water glass, all we need to see is the water glass.
Youre less than 650lbs with a full setup like that. Put it against a supporting wall (like an outer wall) and youll be perfectly fine. If you dont think your upstairs floor can support 650lbs then you must live in a very questionable home.
Think about this. A King size bed with frame would weigh about 200lbs, a wife and husband could weigh 400 combined, and the bed rests in the center of the room. And thats conservative.
Youll be fine but if you are actually worried still call a building inspector and ask them where would be a suitable spot for the tank upstairs.