125 Gallon Tank on 2nd Floor

[Giantoscar135]

Hello,
I just bought a 125 gallon aquarium that is 72"x18"x22". My plan is to put it in my room which is on the 2nd floor. Right now I have two 55 gallon tanks in my room but will be removing them when installing 125 gallon tank. Is there anything I should be worried about?

 

[ragin_cajun]

What's the floor material? Is it a concrete floor in a relatively new building. Or is it a 200 year old wooden house, with a wooden floor upstairs?

Do you rent or own?

 

[Twonvito]

That's a good question. Explain more depth about your second floor

 

[SantaMonica]

Hint: Don't do it on a wood floor.

I know

 

[jonah h2o]

is it an addition or was it built at the same time as house

 

[fishman61]

Will it be next to a load bearing wall?

 

[skjl47]

Is there anything I should be worried about?

hello; There is the potential for structural damage from the total weight. The sad fact being that no one on this forum can give you a correct answer. There are too many variables that need to be seen and examined on site by someone with proper experience. That you have asked the question indicates you are not qualified.

rent or own?

hello; If you own the house then it is your call as you will own the damage should any occur. If you rent or it is your parents house then you need permission from the owner. I also suggest renters insurance if you rent with specific aquarium damage.
I own my house but will not be placing a 125 on an upper floor. Good luck and post pictures.

 

[Skalper666]

I'd do it on the first floor, second floor not so much. Plus if the tank ever leaked... you'd have two floors of damage with that much water.

 

[FreshyFresh]

Everyone covered it above. There's a LOT of factors that play into it.

Marineland says the full weight of their 6ft 125g is 1253lbs. Aqueon says 1400. This is not including stand, substrate, filtration, decor, etc. That's a lot of weight on a 72" x 18" space.

 

[nvladik]

I was told any floor can handle standard 125 gallon tanks, but if moving to more then 150 re-enforcement is required. Is that rule for first floors only?