Aquarium tank weight

Missinglink358

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Sep 11, 2019
Messages
12
Reaction score
30
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hello. I live in a triple wide home. I am interested in getting a red sea max-s 650 but I am concerned about the weight. The tank is 175 gallons which will weigh approximately 2200 to 2250 pounds. Are my floors rated for this kind of load and how di I go about finding out? Thanks.
 

andrewey

2500 Club Member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 9, 2016
Messages
2,659
Reaction score
6,113
Location
Virginia
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I would invite you to read this article for your answer. You are likely to get a bunch of anecdotes for/against that size tank in your home, but I think this is one of those times to ignore any anecdotes you get ;)


After reading the article, you would be wise to check with a contractor or other professional.
 

dbl

It Takes Less Energy to be Nice
View Badges
Joined
Mar 13, 2014
Messages
15,945
Reaction score
90,195
Location
SW Florida
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
If you happen to know the home's manufacturer, they would be a good contact for you. You may also search for a structural engineer in your area for their opinion.
 

Peace River

Thrive Master
View Badges
Joined
Apr 29, 2014
Messages
21,466
Reaction score
164,293
Location
USA
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
Welcome to R2R! Get specs for your home and getting input from a contractor or engineer would seem to be a good idea. Good luck!
 

fishguy242

Cronies..... INSERT BUILD THREAD BADGE HERE !!
View Badges
Joined
Jan 21, 2020
Messages
42,768
Reaction score
246,059
Location
Illinois
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
welcome to the reef:),as said above,contractor ,structural ,advice,first
could start a thread here with pics from top and below where tank would go,
lots of pics,measurements required,best bet ,hands on professional
 

jk_s124

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Sep 29, 2017
Messages
1,488
Reaction score
5,821
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Welcome! And +1 to all the advice above.......and probably below.
F8B94D67-3D83-4D32-9817-DFA33A35868B.gif
 

Copingwithpods

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 28, 2019
Messages
1,966
Reaction score
3,141
Location
Los Angeles
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
+1 on all the advise above but... Don't get too carried away. If you have 2x6 or 2x8 joists (standard house joists trailer or not) you should be fine with simple reinforcements whether that be a simple frame to transfer the load to the ground below or cinder blocks and wedges. Both methods have been done hundreds of times before.
 

SPR1968

No, it wasn’t expensive dear....
View Badges
Joined
Feb 21, 2017
Messages
20,028
Reaction score
124,588
Location
Nottinghamshire England
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I’ve got an S650 and if your unsure and as already said ask an engineer or contractor because it’s ‘very’ heavy
 

Jimbhoy13

7500 Club Member
View Badges
Joined
Sep 29, 2018
Messages
8,443
Reaction score
62,296
Location
Derbyshire
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hello. I live in a triple wide home. I am interested in getting a red sea max-s 650 but I am concerned about the weight. The tank is 175 gallons which will weigh approximately 2200 to 2250 pounds. Are my floors rated for this kind of load and how di I go about finding out? Thanks.
Welcome to R2R
 
Back
Top