Do I Need Floor Supporting?!?

[dwinston33]

Floor is not worthy carrying for the weight of aquarium some how

 

[Devisissy]

I have a good rule of thumb for people. If your house was built between 1880 and 1950 then you can put a tank anywhere. If the house was built between 1950-1970 then maybe. It wouldn't hurt to have a contractor look at it. 1970-today, heck no, brace the every loving crap out of that floor in every way possible.

 

[TheWhiteFord]

Can anyone help me here I want to out a 300 gallon tank in my living room snugged up to the center load bearing wall. It 72”L x 36”W. Will my floor support it? It comes to about 40” out from the load bearing beam and has 4 joists running underneath it.

 

[Chemjab]

Good info! Thanks for taking the time to explain this to us.