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puffer21
07/08/2010, 11:38 AM
So i saw on the DIY page that someone was looking to put a 500ish gallon tank on his basement floor and some people didnt think it would be a good idea. So im wondering isnt putting a tank on a first story of a home with a basement even worse? I feel like concreate can hold more than wood? So i guess my question is how many gallons can you put on a first story with a basement underneath? Thanks

serpentman
07/08/2010, 12:02 PM
Quite frankly, its a very subjective question since every house is different. I think many people underestimate the strength of their floor by thinking in terms of point loading. A floor can accommodate a decent sized tank if its load is properly spread across several joists.

TheFishMan65
07/08/2010, 12:27 PM
Here is a link to a discussion on first floors:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1872621
Lots of interesting opinions.