Big tank on tile floors

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As a tile contractor for the last 20 years, I would say that you're fine. I've never seen a tank crack a floor. We have done some commercial/factory work where forklifts, vehicles, etc are driven over it and have never seen a hint of a problem where load was the issue.

Now - regardless, I would recommend that you use porcelain over a ceramic material as it is way stronger and is about as bulletproof as flooring can be. I recently tiled the bottom story of my house and used a self leveling product in the room where the tank was going. I've had up to a 180 gal tank in there.
 

WHICH KIND OF INVERT HAS CAUSED THE MOST MISCHIEF IN YOUR TANK?

  • Sea urchins

    Votes: 15 23.1%
  • Hermit crabs

    Votes: 11 16.9%
  • Other crabs

    Votes: 4 6.2%
  • Shrimp

    Votes: 5 7.7%
  • Snails or conchs

    Votes: 3 4.6%
  • Sea stars

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Anemones

    Votes: 12 18.5%
  • None! My inverts are model citizens. :-)

    Votes: 11 16.9%
  • Something else (tell us in the comments)

    Votes: 4 6.2%
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