Need structural advice for potential aquarium

[fishguy242]

i think no prob w both 250 350 ,recommend 3/4" ply under tank catching all feet ,will distribute weight evenly over square feet,= less weight ,but enough beef even without imo

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

i think no prob w both 250 350 ,recommend 3/4" ply under tank catching all feet ,will distribute weight evenly over square feet,= less weight ,but enough beef even without imo

Trying really hard not to pull the trigger on a 350 right now.... or the waterbox equivalent... or the innovative marine equivalent.... decisions decisions!

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

Final plan... sister up the relevant joists and go with something about the size of the 350, so 90-100gal total system volume.

 

[fishguy242]

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[sharpimage]

Final plan... sister up the relevant joists and go with something about the size of the 350, so 90-100gal total system volume.

You know, you could run pipes through your floor and make the crawlspace a fish room. Yeah, I see it now, big sump = less weight on the upper floors, sink, ro unit etc....

Just kidding. Glad you have a plan. Now go execute and order it before you change your mind

 

[fishguy242]

You know, you could run pipes through your floor and make the crawlspace a fish room. Yeah, I see it now, big sump = less weight on the upper floors, sink, ro unit etc....

Just kidding. Glad you have a plan. Now go execute and order it before you change your mind

all of them!!

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

oof. still working up the courage to check out. maybe tonight at 1AM lol.

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

Went back to the 350 (slimmer would look better in the room) and ordered it.

Sistering the joists this weekend.

Here we gooooooo

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

Fastest tank and rock delivery EVER! Ordered like 1AM Tuesday, received 12PM Wednesday! Before I've even had a chance to sister joists!

 

[fishguy242]

whoo hoo

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

Got the tank assembled and installed last night as well as skimmer and heater.
Time to start a build thread I guess

 

[fishguy242]

tag me from there

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

New thread!

Build Thread - Red Sea Reefer 350 Build

Jeez, this is like my 4th build thread in 2 years. I've moved twice and hopefully will be settled down for a while at my new place so no more tank purchases and transfers! The tank is a RSR 350. Equipment: RSR 350 150 SSS Skimmer Simplicity return pump Aquatop 400w titanium heater w/ probe...

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