Aquarium Weight On Second Floor

Today we have meagan from mercury consulting to discuss aquariums and floor support.

Aquarium weight on second floor. Also the the shape of the tank would matter as well. Is there a formula to. This is an important consideration especially for larger tanks. Is this a high tank or a long tank.

A 180 gallon aquarium when filled with water gravel and accessories weighs over 2 000 pounds. Example 40g high vs 40g long the long tank spreads more weight over the floor so it would have more supports under it. And the closer to the wall the aquarium can be positioned the more total weight in pounds the floor joists can support. The less surface area of the floor it takes up per gallon the higher the danger would be.

Keep in mind that one gallon of water weighs 8 34 pounds so you need to ensure that your cabinet and floor can handle the weight of your aquarium. Cwl feb 10 2009 9. An aquarium stand with a continuous runner at the bottom will distribute the weight a lot better than a stand with just four legs. Where should you put y.

Seems like the builder would know or you can check with your county permits office to check what the load weight is for 2nd floor housing. Furnishing a tank of this size on a second floor would most likely require. A typical 125 gallon aquarium and stand with all rocks and amenities that you are including in the design will weigh between 1 200 to 1 500 lbs. How big of a tank can you go with need supports.

It has a footprint of 48 x 18 and will weight approx. Depends upon exactly where you put it and a good understanding of your house structure.