Supporting 135g tank build

[adamfinke]

I'm upgrading to a 135g and want to put it where my 90 was. My 2x8 joists run parallel to the tank with 3/4" plywood floor. One joist is under the center of the tank stand. There's one about 3" - 4" in front of the stand and then behind the stand is my outside the wall.
The tank is in a sunken family room and there is no access under the floor.
Any suggestions? I might add that the room is only 11ft6".

 

[skinz78]

I would think you should be fine?

 

[Mrfresh]

When I was in high school I filled up my tank in my room and it was a 150 gallon with a 40 gallon sump. And I lived on the second story of the house...it never fell thought

 

[richfavinger]

I'm going though the same situation... My best suggestion would be, your fine... If you like you could add 2 or 3 floor jacks that you can pick up at your local home center. Just snug them up under the front of the tank. I did this with my 125g... You can always talk to a structural engineer if you like.

 

[adamfinke]

Thanks for the input. I think the floor would be strong enough. But the wife wants new carpet in this room. So I may just cut holes in the floor Nd add my supports