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Steverd
Mon Apr 03, 2006, 02:20 AM
As I'm tring to find the perfect place in our house for the new 125 gal tank, it looks like the tank might be running the same direction as the floor beam. The floor support are 2x10s (inches) wood spaced 16inches apart.
What are peoples thoughts on this supporting a 125gal tank with the tank running the same direction as the beams? I would guess that the tank would run along two of the beam with the width of the tank.

Thoughts?
Steverd

Steverd
Mon Apr 03, 2006, 02:47 AM
I did find a ton of info at:
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/aquarium_weight.php

I think I will find a new spot for the tank, so it run across the beams.

Steverd

FishLover
Mon Apr 03, 2006, 02:18 PM
The tank, stand, filters and water all together weight about 1300 lbs.

I have one exactly the same size in my house. I did not even check for the beams. Mine is close to the outside supporting wall, which I assume the beams are running cross it.