Mobile Home

[redsman]

I have a question.I live in a mobile home and am looking at getting a big 125 tank.Does anyone know if my home can hold it?I figured getting a longer tank wouldn't put as much strain on a certain spot.Has anyone seen or done this?Any help is appreciated.

[joejoe1055]

yes it can be done, did it myself many years ago with 125
mine was against a wall

[disc1]

A lot of it will depend on the age and quality of construction of your mobile home. I have seen some mobile homes I wouldn't be afraid to put a 600ga in. I have also seen some that I wouldn't put a 20ga in.

[redsman]

It's a 94 I believe(was given to us cause of Katrina).I had a 55 in it no problems.I know a 125 is a lot bigger.That is why I was asking.In your opinion is a good place against the outside wall.The wall that has the door going outside.

[409corey]

I use to work on those trailers.... you need to go cut a small hole in the underbelly plastic and see if you have the trailer with the 2x6 floor if so then you are good! Tape that hole back up!! If you really want to be safe then...... Go get you a few sender block from the local hardware store and stack them up under the trailer on a floor joist under the fish tank.

[Gandolfe]

I've had a 90 gallon for 6 years in my mobile and I'm setting up a 125 now. The construction of newer trailors are more than strong enough to handle the load, you will be spreading it out over a 6 foot span

[JCE1980]

I have a 135 + 40g sump in mine on a outside wall. Mine has I beams running parellel with the home and 2x6 floor system with a wierd layout. I added 2x6 ladder blocks to the floor and made sure my span was bearing. No problems yet.

[redsman]

Thanks you all.Still not decided on the size I want yet.I can get a 90 a 125 or a 85.Only the 90 is drilled.So that has me leaning toward the 90.Price wise the 125 is the better deal.The 125 and 85 come with stand,Full wood top instead of just a plastic top.The 90 comes just with tank,but can purchase the complete set for around 800.The 125 for 500 and the 85 for 350.

[disc1]

Get the one that's drilled. Or kick youself later.

[Sport507]

A 125 gallon tank, just tank and stand filled with water will weight approximately 1150 pounds. I would defiantly check out the flooring under the trailer before setting it up, being it's a 94.