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Ramona Small Fry Posts: 2 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Jul-2017	I need help figuring out if my floor above my basement will bear the weight of my new aquarium. According to the measurements I took from the tank it's 90 gallon capacity. It sits on an oak stand that contacts the floor all the way around. It's 4 1/2 ft long x 18 inches wide x 2 ft deep. It has approx 3 inches of gravel. And an oak top. I'm estimating approx 1100 lbs. Should I add support underneath? I appreciate any info and ideas! ðŸ™‚
Posted 09-Jul-2017 18:48
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	You might want to check with a structural engineer to be sure. Is it on an outer wall or otherwise load-bearing wall? That weight might be fine on either, but again you should probably ask a professional if you aren't sure. "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 10-Jul-2017 14:07
Ramona Small Fry Posts: 2 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Jul-2017	I have the option of either wall. I could put it on an exterior wall or interior butted up against the stairway wall above the basement.
Posted 10-Jul-2017 21:51
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	Stairwells are usually stronger because stairs are both heavy and extra large. I'd go for the stair wall if it were me and the tank fits "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 11-Jul-2017 14:05


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