The less surface area of the floor it takes up per gallon the higher the danger would be.
Fish tank poured water on th floor.
Aquarium holds so much water.
Last night i got home and my fish tank was almost empty don t know where the water leak from but out of my tank only had one qtr of water left.
1 gallon weighs 10lbs so the weight of the water will be approx 820kg.
Better safe than sorry.
My largest tank a 120 on a second floor spanning three joists and up against the neighboring wall of the next townhome did just fine.
I pull down the whole tank drain the water move the fish pulled up carpet out of the living room how do i get the smell out of the living room sent from my samsung sgh i317 using monsteraquarianetwork app.
The tank is 2 ft deep.
Example 40g high vs 40g long the long tank spreads more weight over the floor so it would have more supports under it.
Although you will need access to power for the filter heater and other electrical equipment.
Anything larger than that i would worry about reinforcing the floor or moving it to a first floor.
Also the the shape of the tank would matter as well.
1 gallon of water weighs 8 34 lbs therefore 150 gallons to fill a tank would weigh 1251 lbs in water alone.
You do not want water get too close to the electricity.
Support the floor under an aquarium video.
Is this a high tank or a long tank.
Get a proper stand it is worth it.
And it will be hard to get suction going on gravel vacuums when you are doing your weekly water changes.
It is a good idea to have the fish tank set up at least a foot away from a wall outlet and any power strip should not be on the floor level.
On top of this is the weight of the tank very heavy cabinet filters etc plus in the tank is some gravel and.
If you intend to furnish a 150 gallon tank in your upstairs bedroom it may be necessary to add floor support or hire a contractor prior to the tank installation.