240 gallon floor reinforcement

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I have a 240 gallon 8' wide tank I am setting on an exterior wall. The joists are 6x4 @ 32" OC. The subfloor is 1" thick. Would this be something needing reinforcement even with this setup? It has 4x4s on every joists going to the stem wall on the exterior wall. (And then every 6' on from that).

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I have a 240 gallon 8' wide tank I am setting on an exterior wall. The joists are 6x4 @ 32" OC. The subfloor is 1" thick. Would this be something needing reinforcement even with this setup? It has 4x4s on every joists going to the stem wall on the exterior wall. (And then every 6' on from that).

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8x4 Joists**
 
I have a 240 gallon 8' wide tank I am setting on an exterior wall. The joists are 6x4 @ 32" OC. The subfloor is 1" thick. Would this be something needing reinforcement even with this setup? It has 4x4s on every joists going to the stem wall on the exterior wall. (And then every 6' on from that).

20210630_200949.jpg

I agree with @DocRose best bet would ask a structural engineer.

that said here in my 100% speculation
I had a 240 acrylic years ago set on out side wall with apartment under only had it for a year but no porb. that said I did have renter insurance. looking back as a home owner I prob. would not do it now.

looks like yours are supported? no harm in adding more so you can sleep at night.
 
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