Determining floor/joist weight capacity

[scorpio73]

does the stand have a flat base or just edge base hollow in center
because the weight is min if its a flat base not hollow . i have a 180 with a 90 gal fuge and no problems over 5 joists and its about 200 pounds per sqaure foot so i figure i am over 200lbs and the floor hold s me

[dabandit]

Let me try to clarify this for everyone,the joists can bear the weight but it depends on how they are anchored,a saddle bracket alone cannot bear the prolonged constant weight. If you people want to risk it its your perogative,but reinforcing costs maybe 200$ what did your tank setup cost? or how much damage you think 100+gallons of water would cause?

[mark]

Originally Posted by dabandit

Let me try to clarify this for everyone,the joists can bear the weight but it depends on how they are anchored,a saddle bracket alone cannot bear the prolonged constant weight. If you people want to risk it its your perogative,but reinforcing costs maybe 200$ what did your tank setup cost? or how much damage you think 100+gallons of water would cause?

Guess I'm lucky, my floor joists sit on top on my perimeter walls and beams, no hangers.