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11-14-2008, 08:49 PM
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Yes, the joists in question are attached by that metal joist hangar (perhaps called a saddle bracket?). Anyway, I fully developed the basement about 5 years ago, and - as it happens- where the aquarium sits is directly above my workshop area and is therefore conveniently open to put whatever support I would need from below. So keepimg in mind it is still my workshop area and so do not wish to take up too much area, would a stragically placed telepost(s) or 4X4 post along that lone joist do it and do I allow for some sinking of the floor or just put the post snug to the joist and concrete floor. Also, the floor, of course, has no poured footing, so is that a concern?
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11-14-2008, 08:55 PM
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Ok second look at your drawing i see thats a double ibeam what i explained was allready done your good to go put a telepost on the opposite side of the tank if you like to prevent the beam from bowing but i think your good if you dont want to.....no worries Good luck with the tank
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11-14-2008, 09:01 PM
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Great...thanks very much. I was thinking a telepost where the 2 joists meet plus an additional one 37" down to meet the edge of the aquarium, or is that overkill?
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11-14-2008, 10:47 PM
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I've got my 145g sitting across 5 joists midway between 2 beams ~10' apart. Though the stand is built in, it basically 2x4" construction.
No cracks in the grout or stone in front of it and I've really got to bounce my 200+ close to the tank to get a ripple.
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