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jilly · 03-29-2008, 12:40 PM

My biggest tank right now is a 20 gallon, set on an old, sturdy bureau. I'm looking to move to a 75 gallon or larger tank.. I was reading some of the weights on larger tanks, filled, and they can be about 600 pounds or so! (yikes!)
How can I tell if a floor is gonig to hold it with no problems? I live an an older house that I am renting, built back in the 30's.. I could put it in the basement, but I really would prefer it in the living room so I can see it more! Any hints/ideas/horror stories?

03-29-2008, 12:40 PM	#1
jilly Fishy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 44 Posts: 13	Figuring out the floor strength for a large aquarium? My biggest tank right now is a 20 gallon, set on an old, sturdy bureau. I'm looking to move to a 75 gallon or larger tank.. I was reading some of the weights on larger tanks, filled, and they can be about 600 pounds or so! (yikes!) How can I tell if a floor is gonig to hold it with no problems? I live an an older house that I am renting, built back in the 30's.. I could put it in the basement, but I really would prefer it in the living room so I can see it more! Any hints/ideas/horror stories?