New build 118gallon

[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.