1200 pounds of fun

[daplatapus]

Originally Posted by Ram3500

I am going to need to add a molding around the top of my stand to cover the plywood the aquarium is built on . Does any one know where I can get maple moldings ? I checked Home Depot all they have is pine and oak . I built my stand out of maple plywood and I want it to match as closely as I can get it .

Not sure if there's one near ya, but Windsor plywood usually has an ok selection.

[Ram3500]

Thanks I will check out Windsor plywood and yes my starfish is going to be pimping !

[Ram3500]

I am considering moving my tank to another location . Where my tank sits now is great for viewing and structurally its not going anywhere. The new tank will limit access to the basement and from a style point of view its all wrong the tank is siting rite in front of a window.



Every outside wall in my home has large windows the only other location has less reinforced structure the joist are running with width the tank providing less support. There is a large manufactured support beam to the side of the tank that I think should provide enough support . The total weight of the tank and stand should be about 1500 lbs . The basement is finished so there is no adding extra support . What do you guys think am I over thinking this ?

[mseepman]

Congrats on the upgrade...you'll love it!

As for positioning...I think you be looking at more than 1500lbs but I think that the spot should be okay. I'm not an engineer though.

[lastlight]

You've got that large beam and the entire back of the tank is up against the load-bearing exterior wall. I suspect you're fine but keep an eye on that cat

[Lance]

Yeah, I'm sure it will be fine. However, you might want to clean your floor before you put in the tank, someone has written all over it with blue and green paint. Probably one of your kids.

[Ram3500]

Sound like the only thing I need to worry about is the creepy cat and my photobucket skills . I think I'm going to move it .: