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Fish asked in PetsFish · 7 years ago

What is the biggest tank I could have upstairs in my room?

I live in a semi detached house and I already have a 30l in my room and my sister has a 28L in her room, my 30L is a hospital tank and I already have a 125L in my room but I will sell that tank, but I want to make sure it won't collapse through the ceiling so I'm just not sure what size tank, my house is 50 years old as well thanks guys

Update:

How about an 100 gallon?

Update 2:

ok not an 100 gallon, how about a 75 gall

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    You should have no problems its an older house so more of a solid build than today's homes .

    As long as the weight is distributed over the floor, you'll have no problem. This is true of even larger tanks. Since tanks are usually kept on stands, you'll be fine. Considerably larger tanks should have the full length stands, rather than the 4-legged type for better weight distribution.

    Edit .I have a 180 Gallon Reef tank in my Bedroom so you could have a 100 gallon tank no problems

  • 7 years ago

    Well im currently in a 2nd story flat (badly made may i add) and i currently have a 250lt and a 120lt right next to each other so a LOT more than you imagine.

    Make sure you put the tank across the beams rather than running with the beams

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