Max size tank that can go on a 2nd floor with weight being the main subject. (1 Viewer)

[Ranglin5o]

So I'm looking into getting my dream tank and wanted to review weight prior to making a final decision. I have a split level house in Pecan grove (built in 92) and my main living area is upstairs and where I would like to keep my main tank. Being this is my main area (living room, kitchen, master, and dining area) and majority of my time spent, I need to know from someone that would have more expertise in the load bearing weight on how much I could possibly go without issues. I plan to use my dining area that has an exterior wall and being the corner of the house to place my tank. I have plans on 300+ gallons but I feel that it is going to be excessive for having this upstairs. The added plan to this as well is that directly below I have an area/closet that be used as the sump and equipment room. I have a dedicated water source in there as well to hook up my RO system and store 2 50 gallon tanks for RO and saltwater. I will be running a total of 4 1" pipes through the wall directly vertical (about 16' length max).

If someone could possibly weigh in on this subject and help me out so I can get the maximum tank size possible in this area I have selected. Keeping in mind the 2 options that might work the best solution.
1) 150+ gallon tank - Tank and stand on 2nd floor with remote sump and equipment.
2) >150 gallon tank - Tank, stand, and sump in one unit together on 2nd floor.

 

[Reefahholic]

I’ve seen people go quite large, but all kinds of factors come into play.

One thing to keep in mind and probably the most important is putting the tank against a load bearing wall/walls.

The age of the structure is nice to know or even the builders.

I’m fixing to do a 105/G. Recently had a 75/G on the 2nd floor.

Look back at one of my old threads about this very topic 2-3 months ago. Maybe less. It has some more information in there and considerations.

 

[webster1234]

This is related to building a home gym on the second floor but maybe it will help since both are heavy.

Is It Safe to Build a Home Gym on the Second Floor?

Sometimes my imagination gets the best of me. As I was using my treadmill the other day (it’s in an upstairs bedroom), I envisioned my 205 lb. frame riding

gymcrafter.com

 

[Reefahholic]

This is related to building a home gym on the second floor but maybe it will help since both are heavy.

Is It Safe to Build a Home Gym on the Second Floor?

Sometimes my imagination gets the best of me. As I was using my treadmill the other day (it’s in an upstairs bedroom), I envisioned my 205 lb. frame riding

gymcrafter.com

That’s a pretty good little write up. I like that one picture because I’m almost certain that is exactly what’s under my floor according to all the nails I’ve found in the ceiling. I’m guessing my 105/G tank will weigh about 1,500 lbs after everything is installed.



I’m hoping my apartment has 2x6’s like the first pic and not the 2x4’s like I saw in the office when they were remodeling.

I was able to confirm that the downstairs apartment is the exact same as my layout. I’m hoping this 105/G doesn’t sag. The 75/G did ok. I think a big sag would indicate that it’s not a good spot.

 

[webster1234]

There won't be 2x4s in your floor. You can see over the office that those are part of a larger truss system commonly used for roofs but never for floors. Your floor joists are a minimum of 2x6 and possibly 2x8s or 2x10s depending on the distance they span.

 

[Ranglin5o]

Looks like I'm good around 125G on my exterior wall corner area. I talked with a friend that builds houses in my area and he said that he installs hot water tanks sometimes next to each other in the attics on 2x8's and my floor is 2x10's so being the exterior wall I'm comfortable at 125G

 

[Reefahholic]

There won't be 2x4s in your floor. You can see over the office that those are part of a larger truss system commonly used for roofs but never for floors. Your floor joists are a minimum of 2x6 and possibly 2x8s or 2x10s depending on the distance they span.

That makes me feel much better.

 

[Reefahholic]

Looks like I'm good around 125G on my exterior wall corner area. I talked with a friend that builds houses in my area and he said that he installs hot water tanks sometimes next to each other in the attics on 2x8's and my floor is 2x10's so being the exterior wall I'm comfortable at 125G

125/G dimensions?

 

[Ranglin5o]

60x18x24 is looking like the size I will have to get.

 

[Reefahholic]

18” depth or height?

 

[Ranglin5o]

18” depth or height?

This is the tank I have been looking at getting along with the matching stand and canopy. Unless I can find a good used setup from someone on here since I would prefer a 72"L tank to help spread the weight out a little further.

 

[Reefahholic]

If I was you, I’d go at least 24”deep. I’ve done 18” twice and I’ve regretted it both times. First time I was ignorant and 2nd time I knew better, but was trying to stay smaller being on the second floor and didn’t want a tank that would break the bank.

Anyway, I’d look into a 180/G 72x24x24 Or maybe a 150/G 60x24x24

 

[Reefahholic]

If it will hold a 125...it will hold a 180.

 

[Reefahholic]

This will help:

 

[RR-MAN]

If it will hold a 125...it will hold a 180.

Don’t become a defendant in court...just saying [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Erin]

This is the tank I have been looking at getting along with the matching stand and canopy. Unless I can find a good used setup from someone on here since I would prefer a 72"L tank to help spread the weight out a little further.

Check out @Cathman 's 135 gallon for sale in this group

 

[Erin]

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[Tomreef]

If you can put a water bed upstairs you can put a 200 Easy.

 

[Tomreef]

If you can put a water bed upstairs you can put a 200

 

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