WMAS Discussion Forum : 90g too heavy? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:32:50 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:42:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33811 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : I have had a 120 on a upstairs...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302883&title=90g-too-heavy#302883 Author: Roy
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 16 2009 at 4:42pm

I have had a 120 on a upstairs apartment with no deflection. The biggest thing to look for is you've got to have it on a supported wall Perp to the joists. In other words if you went down stairs the wall above should be below as well ....and not a fake wall. If in doubt put it against the outside house wall.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:42:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302883&title=90g-too-heavy#302883 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : Thanks, everybody! After poking...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302831&title=90g-too-heavy#302831 Author: grateful1
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 16 2009 at 10:48am

Thanks, everybody!
After poking around a little bit, I think I am going to go for it. The floor joists seem to be pretty tough, and I found out that one of  my neighbors has a huge old big screen that's been there for a long time and hasn't caused any problems.  It's probably not a thousand pounds, but still, it gives me confidence.
Thanks again!
Scott
]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302831&title=90g-too-heavy#302831 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : Corey Price wrote:I only...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302762&title=90g-too-heavy#302762 Author: chk4tix
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 15 2009 at 6:44pm

Originally posted by Corey Price Corey Price wrote:

I only give advise to those who want to listen. Otherwise, one can do whatever they want and don't tell me.

Without doing a bit of looking to see how the floor and walls were constructed, I can honestly say that nobody can say on this board that it's okay, including myself. However, with a bit of nosing around your floors and walls, you should be able to get a better feel for what you have to work with. At that point, I can help answer the question.

Knowing the approximate age and condition of the home, the joist framing direction, the depth and size of joist, any grading stamps on the joist, type of walls, joist condition, and general span length of the joists would be the majority of what is needed.

It's up to you.


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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:44:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302762&title=90g-too-heavy#302762 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : corey is right you never know,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302760&title=90g-too-heavy#302760 Author: badfinger
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 15 2009 at 6:31pm

corey is right you never know, but most of the houses up by the U (in the avenues) were built very very sturdy... i would probably trust it over alot of newer homes these days... but once again check a few things out just to be safe]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:31:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302760&title=90g-too-heavy#302760 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : I only give advise to those who...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302758&title=90g-too-heavy#302758 Author: Corey Price
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 15 2009 at 6:21pm

I only give advise to those who want to listen. Otherwise, one can do whatever they want and don't tell me.

Without doing a bit of looking to see how the floor and walls were constructed, I can honestly say that nobody can say on this board that it's okay, including myself. However, with a bit of nosing around your floors and walls, you should be able to get a better feel for what you have to work with. At that point, I can help answer the question.

Knowing the approximate age and condition of the home, the joist framing direction, the depth and size of joist, any grading stamps on the joist, type of walls, joist condition, and general span length of the joists would be the majority of what is needed.

It's up to you.]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:21:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302758&title=90g-too-heavy#302758 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : well in my old house i had my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302755&title=90g-too-heavy#302755 Author: chk4tix
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 15 2009 at 6:06pm

well in my old house i had my 120g and when you walked on the floor the tank would bounce.  I always feared it would fall threw the floor when the kids were jumping around, but it never did.   So I am pretty sure you wont have a major problem...However there are a few mechanical engineers on here who can give you a better answer]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:06:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302755&title=90g-too-heavy#302755 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : i would have to say you should...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302753&title=90g-too-heavy#302753 Author: downhill_biker
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 15 2009 at 5:58pm

i would have to say you should be fine. i am not familiar with exactly what the structure of the house is, but i had my 72g on a 2nd floor apartment, and now i have my 200g on the second floor.]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:58:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302753&title=90g-too-heavy#302753 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : i would say you should be fine...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302749&title=90g-too-heavy#302749 Author: john hill
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 15 2009 at 5:44pm

i would say you should be fine]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:44:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302749&title=90g-too-heavy#302749 <![CDATA[90g too heavy? : I just picked up a used 90 gallon...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33811&PID=302746&title=90g-too-heavy#302746 Author: grateful1
Subject: 33811
Posted: June 15 2009 at 5:36pm

I just picked up a used 90 gallon tank, which I'm pretty excited about. I'm a little nervous, though, because I live on the top floor of an old house. It's one of those houses up by the U. that have been converted into apartment houses.
 
I figure with a stand and a sump, it will be over 1000 pounds.
 
My question is, assuming that I orient the tank to run perpendicular to the floor joists, do you think I will be okay, weight-wise?
 
Thanks!
 
Scott
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