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Can I put a 30 gallon tank on the second floor?
- Thread starter Hannahhh
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What is the risk? Is ~350 pounds risky for going through the floor?
Joker
Viking Corals
If you want to be even more safe place the tank on a load bearing wall.
Going through the floor is basically never going to happen on a reasonable floor. You wouldnt have that concern if 2 men stood right next to each other weighing more than the tank. The concern is more that it is a static load that can warp something over enough time. Being against a load bearing wall mitigates that as Joker said.
Oh one more thing to consider, the second floor may have some bounce to it when people walk around. This will cause some amount of stress on the tank and floor. Again, mitigated with good placement.
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30 gal should be fine.
It's fine,
As long as you don't have 15 reefers standing around the tank at the same time.
As long as you don't have 15 reefers standing around the tank at the same time.
There is no risk at all. I have a 100 gallon on a 2nd floor. I have friends that weigh more than a 30 gallon tank, none of them have fallen through the 2nd floor.
Plus one 2nd floor for a 30g will have no issues unless you try to dive into it.
But on a serious note you’ll be more than fine chief.
But on a serious note you’ll be more than fine chief.
highfive52
FISH and CHIPS
Id check with landlord. I dont let any tanks. Too risky. You may have to leave a deposit for rugs or floors.
