Re-enforced Floor?

[Jonny967]

Does anyone know approx what my new tank will weigh? Its 72 x 30 x 24 and can hold 850 litres. When i bought it i didn't do the maths right and expected it to hold 700ltr. it has a beech cabinet and hood (laminated MDF?).
My reason for asking is i don't want to fill it up and watch it go through the floor. It is going on the ground floor of my house which has large chipboard laid on the joists - do you think this will hold it?

 

[Bloo]

Dangerous teritory and if in doubt, speak to a structural engineer!

This may also help - http/www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/aquarium_weight.php & http/www.african-cichlid.com/Structure.htm (similar articles).

I speak from experience - bought a large tank and after speaking with an engineer, was told that even at the best location, it's borderline. I took the chance, and saw the tank "tip" to one side within a day of filling it up. It didn't fall over or crash, but for a day everythign was level, until I noticed that the waterline on one side was suddenly much higher than the other side. Meaning the tank sunk into the floor at one side.
So I had to keep the tank half filled for many months until I moved house.

Don't take a chance if unsure.

 

[kewskills]

1 litre = 1 kg (Water)

so thw weight is easy to work out.

saying if the floor can handle it is another thing altogether.

Bloo correct see an engineer.

 

[Bloo]

1 litre = 1 kg (Water)

so thw weight is easy to work out.

saying if the floor can handle it is another thing altogether.

Bloo correct see an engineer.

True - though also keep in mind you need to add weight of glass (heavy!) and cabinet.

Plus sand/gravel (heavy) and rocks / wood (heavy).

 

[Rooster]

Chipboard + water = tears.... get a man in !!!!!

Ive been to a few jobs where corner cutters had put a chipboard floor down in the bathroom.... when the bath ends up in the kitchen its not funny.
Chipboard turns to porridge when wet... you can get "waterproof" stuff, but Id replace the tank area with ply, or good old floorboards... better still a concrete pad to the ground.