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I have the same subfloor. I need to reinforce for a 90 gallon aquarium; which is about 1,000 lbs. What is the best way to reinforce this. I've had a couple guys take a look at it and they suggested reinforcing the footprint of the aqurium underneath with 4x6 beams and pillars. Do I need to...

I'd like to keep it to whatever it is now; would like to keep it minimal (I know that isn't a technical answer :) sorry) We just installed african walnut and I wouldn't want it to buckle. I've spoken with a couple of structural engineers and one of them came back and said I definitely need to...

Hello, I have the same subfloor as the person above except that I have 2x4 or 2x6 tongue and groove. I need to go down and measure it again. Anyway, I want to install a 90 gallon aquarium. The spot for the aqaurium actually falls in between the two floor joists. Should I install another...

Hello, I just moved into a new house and want to fill my 90 Gallon aquarium. The subfloor conists of measured 4x5 joists spaced 48" apart with tongue and grove planks that are 2x4. On top of the tongue and groove is 3/4" plywood and on top of the plywood is 3/4" tongue and groove african...