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That's been my feeling from the research I've done so far. Ill see about finding a new location or bracing below the tank.

18 hours ago, Deuce00 said:

100 gallon I wouldn’t sweat it, on the 2nd floor. Keep the money from the engineers trying to rip you off, they are full of themselves. 

Lol, thanks for the feedback. I wonder if any of you folks would feel this way if the tank was running parallel to joists and not perpendicular?

We have a wall we were hoping to use in the living room to make the tank a centerpiece of the new home, but looks like joists run parallel there and tank would be about 2 feed from the exterior wall. 

Thanks for the feedback folks, I've read a few of the blog posts floating around out there about floor support and tank placement. My concern was due to the location we have available is parallel with floor joists, though near and external wall.

I'll see if i can find somewhere to get it perpendicular to the joists. Though the previous location is highly preferable.

Hey folks, I am trying to move to a new home and am having a heck of a time finding someone to assess the placement of our main tank.
Anyone have any recommendations on structural engineers etc that can help assess the safe placement of a 4' 100gallon tank on our second story?

So far I've reach out to 5 companies and the only one that replied wants $500 just to look at it, with the potential of costing twice that much once they get there. Seems real high to me...

Also, any pointers on who might be able to help move an empty/dry tank in the Seattle area. I've reached out to some of the LFS but they are all booked up.

Any help is appreciated!