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11-29-2010, 06:26 AM
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6ft long tank would be a dream and I have enough space for it for sure. I would love a longer tank for sure, but I dont know if i would want a 16 deep for it maybe less? make it closer to a 79gal if its longer not taller.
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11-29-2010, 07:04 AM
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http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57734
Take a look at this tank. Why I suggested 16" is I have found its alot easier to control flow and from blasting your sand around (unless you go bare bottom)
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11-29-2010, 04:42 PM
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Just for a reference:
My house is 11 years old, with silent floor system. Basically the engineered floor. My tank is a 180G, with a steal stand and a 105G sump. It is in my bonus room, above the garage. No extra supports. Basically I was told that I am on 2 supporting walls, and that the strength of the area I am in is one of the strongest points in the house. FYI, Tank has never moved. I keep a level with out, and regularily check it. So, what I am getting at is check out what you have for flooring, which way the joices are running and do you have any supporting walls. You may be good to go for the larger tank!
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 Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO) Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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11-29-2010, 08:07 PM
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well I have a 7foot area along an outside wall in the living room which I would love to put the tank along, its right next to our stairs leading into our house and I cant figure out which was the supports run because in the basement suite below us the roof is finished. (I know because I used to live there.)
So 72x18x18 would be awesome to throw into that space just dont know if I would trust it...the house is older as well...
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11-29-2010, 11:11 PM
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A 72x18 on a proper weight distributing stand will put less than 150 lbs. pressure per square foot on the whole area... You put more pressure than that just standing on the floor. Just put the tank against a load bearing wall and you'll be fine.
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12-16-2010, 05:56 AM
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For sure I would buy the tank from ZoaElite. However, if you do want a custom tank I wouldnt go with any of the builders suggested in this thread. Having gone through the process of building a large custom tank, I know a fair bit about this aspect of the hobby. If you want my opinion, take a look at my build thread or PM me.
- Brad
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12-21-2010, 06:23 AM
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How many stands have 12"x12" legs? Mine has 1"x1" feet on the stand. So if you factor that.... we as people spread out over a more equal and larger space... so comparing a persons weight to a tanks weight does not seem like apples to apples.... now if someone out there has small feet...... Be careful. I agree with other statements... if you can't confirm 100%, its not a good idea. No matter what advice and knowledge people may have, they don't know YOUR house. Older houses have problems just like new houses. The age does not mean it is more stable. You may have had termites in the house years before (bad example I am sure) but you need to be 100%. A 90 gallon tank water filled is about 720 pounds... not counting glass weight/rock/sump... etc. Use caution.... make the best choice for you. If you really want to go large... I would recommend talking to your land lord or someone qualified to tell you whether or not you need additional supports.
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 My 70 Gallon build: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66478 My Mandarin Paradise: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=72762 I wonder... does anyone care enough to read signatures if you make them really small? I would not. I would probably moan and complain, read three words and swear once or twice. But since you made it this far, please rate my builds. 
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