Mobile home 75g reef safe?

Mandrew · Aug 25, 2016

I'm not too sure if this is the right place for this post but I wasn't sure where else to try. I am curious if my mobile home will support a 75g reef tank and a 29g sump. I just bought the tank and stand as well as some used equipment and now I want to make sure the floor will handle it before I get any further. If not, what can I do to brace the floor or ensure its strong enough? It's a 1998 if that matters and I haven't noticed any soft or unusual spots in the floor since we moved in about a month ago.

LParker480 · Aug 25, 2016

I would definitely look into adding some extra support right underneath where the tank will be located. Anything to reinforce the floor would help. You're probably looking at over 1000lbs (or close to). Cement board in your subfloor would help, and definitely cinder blocks underneath would increase your support.

LParker480 · Aug 25, 2016

do you know if there are steel, aluminium, or wood studs?

Mandrew · Aug 25, 2016

What is cement board? And I'm not sure what type of beams they are. I have yet to crawl under there and look.

LParker480 · Aug 26, 2016

Cement board is used in showers, baths, and wet areas. Also known as greenboard, its mold and mildew resistant (I believe) and is pretty rigid. You'll know more once you get underneath and see what you're working with as far as frame work. Wood and steel are pretty solid and can hold a lot of weight. I would be weery about aluminum studs though. In either case, cement cinder blocks will give you a better piece of mind.