55 Gal Tank Aquarium Can Floor Support
Aquariums up to 55 gallons can be placed almost anywhere without much worry at all.
55 gal tank aquarium can floor support. The size shape and materials used in the stand will depend on the size and quality of the tank budget and aesthetics. The only problem with it is that the bottom trim or whatever it s called the plastic usually black that goes around the perimeter of the aquarium is broken. If you intend to furnish a 150 gallon tank in your upstairs bedroom it may be necessary to add floor support or hire a contractor prior to the tank installation. This video demonstrates how to effectively support the floor und.
The less surface area of the floor it takes up per gallon the higher the danger would be. A friend of mine gave me a 75 gallon aquarium that they havent used for over a year. Many tanks larger than 55 gallons and no more than 125 gallons will be okay if they are placed in a good structural location and your floor framing is free from significant defects. 1 gallon of water weighs 8 34 lbs therefore 150 gallons to fill a tank would weigh 1251 lbs in water alone.
An aquarium stand is a piece of furniture that s large and strong enough to support your aquarium and contain the equipment and supplies needed to care for your fish and tank. Example 40g high vs 40g long the long tank spreads more weight over the floor so it would have more supports under it. In this video i show all materials needed and how to support the floor under your aquarium. I noticed that when the aquarium is on it it wont make any contact with the stand at all.
Also the the shape of the tank would matter as well.