floor support

Hi I'm proposing to reenforce my floor under my new 180g (5x2x2.5ft with sump) tank. I've identified and measured where floor joists ect are (see photos and diagram. I need to run it parralel but the middle of the tank is over a concrete support beam that the main beam and then joists are...

Good evening all! after some time away (2 years) and a move to a different state I’m gearing up to build my dream build in my new construction home! I won’t be starting a build thread just yet but want to get some opinions. Attached is the floor plan for both the crawl space and the main level...

I’m setting up a 225 gallon tank on my main floor (basement underneath). The basement is using open web floor joists. The tank will be against one outside wall and sitting directly on 2 of the floor joists. I will also be adding a “fish room” below the tank which I’m sure will give some extra...

House info: -Split level home, tank will be on top floor -Tank will be against structural wall -Probably looking at either a 75, 90 or 120 with 25ish gallon sump So here is my dilemma…the tank will be running parallel with my beams. There are some supports (seen in picture) running every 3-4...

I got a couple of bids from contractors to reinforce the floor for a 200 Gallon peninsula spanning ~4 joists. I live in the Seattle area for context, and I was surprised by how big a difference in price they both came in at for about the same materials and work. I was hoping a contractor could...

Hi All, This is my first post on the forum. I am purchasing a proclear 200. I am told the final weight will be around 2100-2200 pounds. The tank is 5 ft long x 26 inches deep x 26 heigh. I live in a 6th-floor apartment in Miami in a solid concrete building (13 floors in total). The tank would...