New build 118gallon

[Mattyb]

So went to go plumb my tank today. Unfortunately after looking inside my overflow box I noticed the brace of the stand is in the way of 2 of the 1nch holes. Kinda ****ed as this was the reason my tank took so long to arrive in the first place( 12 weeks after being told 5-6). Just before they were going to ship it a few weeks ago they told me they made a mistake. I guess they figured since it was redone that nothing was going to be wrong with it again. Guess they forgot to check. Been told they are going to get one ASAP to me. So bummed as I was hoping to get this transefer done this week.


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[Mattyb]

Side note. I’m still a little concerned about the weight of my sump and tank being on the 2nd floor. Debating on buying a acrylic sump instead to cut down on some of the wieght. Should I be nervous that it weighs as much as my tank lol. At least I’m insured if something happens.

[DKoKoMan]

Ugh that is a total pain in the A$$

[ReefMadness]

Originally Posted by Mattyb

Side note. I’m still a little concerned about the weight of my sump and tank being on the 2nd floor. Debating on buying a acrylic sump instead to cut down on some of the wieght. Should I be nervous that it weighs as much as my tank lol. At least I’m insured if something happens.

changing the material your sump is constructed from is not going to solve a whole lot. if your floor is incapable of holding 1500lbs it is going to eventually yield supporting 1450lbs, its just going to take longer... let alone the extra weight added whenever you walk up to your tank to view it.
to be perfectly honest if weight is a concern you need to consider either adding a telepost downstairs to help support it or moving the tank to a more suitable location.