 Re: Can the floor support 125 gallon reef tank
I agree if its an apartment Id count on sketchy building, a 2x10 and 2x12 have a load bearing allowance for that weight but against a wall IS a better choice, I thinks its a given that most tanks are set such a way. The decking has alot to do with the strngth as well.
your looking at having between 1000-2000 pounds spread over what five , six feet?
Its not that much weight to be honest.... a normal couch with three adult men can weigh 1000 pounds.....
thing is though when you get close to the threshold of too much weight it quickly becomes trouble. I built a 25,000 lb fireplace a few years ago on a house and we had to have it sit on a solid 5'x5'x5' block, if you doubt it then dont try it, but common sense goes a long way. Do the math, look at structural integrity and placement and do whats best for the home first, because if if something happens to the house bye bye tank.
Pogo is exactly right though, against a wall is the strongest point of any joist, that is if they arent rotten and chose not to use hangers.
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