DigsUT Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The plan with this tank is to have a nice marine display separation between the dining room and the living room.To start, the tank will be a FOWLR set up. Future consideration will be made to convert to a reef tank waaaay later down the line:pTank Specs(thus far): 55G Long Aqueon Tank 2 Marineland Penguin 200 Bio-wheel power filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Great spot for that tank! I don't have any advice for the shelf but I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it. <br /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I agree, that looks like it will be cool. As far as strength goes, I would find the studs under it and see how that stacks up against a normal tank stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 That tank full is going to be around 440 LB when full of water. Can two grown men sit shoulder to shoulder on that shelf without issue? I'd think it would be a great spot for a tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 A 2x4 under compression can hold over 10,000 lbs. I think you'll be fine adding it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 A 2x4 under compression can hold over 10,000 lbs. I think you'll be fine adding it there. that is not entirily correct. for a colum in compression it dependent on the height (taller the weaker) and a few other things. check out the following website and enter the dimensions. For 3 foot tall it is around 3000 lbs., which is still a lot. https://courses.cit.cornell.edu/arch264/calculators/example7.1/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigsUT Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks for all of the advice guys! There was a 16 gallon tank on there previously with no issues. I also "hopped" around on that shelf and it did not seem to have nay "give." While that is not a fool proof test, I believe that this shelf could hold that weight. Before the water goes in, I will be dropping a liner underneath, for some water protection. For aesthetic purposes, I am contemplating putting a hang on filter on each side. I thought about using a canister, but the hoses just did not look good in that open space. Would the two filters be a tad overkill for a "fish only" tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I had a 29g setup on a half wall /counter like that before and used an AquaC Remora skimmer on one end, which I still have btw and is for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks for all of the advice guys!<br /> <br />There was a 16 gallon tank on there previously with no issues. I also "hopped" around on that shelf and it did not seem to have nay "give." While that is not a fool proof test, I believe that this shelf could hold that weight.<br /> <br />Before the water goes in, I will be dropping a liner underneath, for some water protection.<br /> <br />For aesthetic purposes, I am contemplating putting a hang on filter on each side. I thought about using a canister, but the hoses just did not look good in that open space. Would the two filters be a tad overkill for a "fish only" tank?<br /> What would you use the hang on filters or canister for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigsUT Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks for all of the advice guys!<br /> <br />There was a 16 gallon tank on there previously with no issues. I also "hopped" around on that shelf and it did not seem to have nay "give." While that is not a fool proof test, I believe that this shelf could hold that weight.<br /> <br />Before the water goes in, I will be dropping a liner underneath, for some water protection.<br /> <br />For aesthetic purposes, I am contemplating putting a hang on filter on each side. I thought about using a canister, but the hoses just did not look good in that open space. Would the two filters be a tad overkill for a "fish only" tank?<br /> What would you use the hang on filters or canister for? The filtration for the tank. The larger hang filters are two wide for the tank, so I have to use a smaller GPH rated power filter. Plus, with the length of the tank, figured having two would keep the tank nice and clear:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigsUT Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Been a while since I have updated this tank. I decided to go forward with turning it into a reef tank. Added the following: 48" BmLED Reef spectrum light Green Killing Machine - UV sterilizer Powerhead - not sure of model, Teresa loaned it to me:) As far as livestock, i just have a few zoa colonies and two frog spawn. The wrasse is the first resident and seems to be doing well. Hope to add more soon as money permits. There was about a week where you could not even see in the tank with how thick the green bloom was. The UV sterilizer worked great in clearing it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 neat tank. still like that ready made room divider stand for it. that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Nice to see this tank coming along. Looking good! Do you have any other fish in mind to add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxx Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Remarkably close to our first tank: http://reef.nuxx.org/images/reef-images/sand-and-live-rock.jpg Started with a HOB filter and powerhead, also divided two rooms. Ditched the HOB filter (now used for QT) and went to a big canister (now QT) and Aqua C Remora (now QT)... that actually ran pretty well for a long time. I'm sure you'll soon move to a different setup with more powerheads (flow) and a sump with a real skimmer... not to mention bigger tanks If you get a canister, dump all the media that comes with it and full it completely with Live Rock Rubble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigsUT Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Nice to see this tank coming along. Looking good! Do you have any other fish in mind to add? I have a copper band butterfly in quarantine right now. If it lives and all the "ich" is gone, it should make it to the tank in the next week or so. I sure hope it makes it, cause it really is a nice looking fish with a quirky personality:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigsUT Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Remarkably close to our first tank: http://reef.nuxx.org/images/reef-images/sand-and-live-rock.jpg Started with a HOB filter and powerhead, also divided two rooms. Ditched the HOB filter (now used for QT) and went to a big canister (now QT) and Aqua C Remora (now QT)... that actually ran pretty well for a long time. I'm sure you'll soon move to a different setup with more powerheads (flow) and a sump with a real skimmer... not to mention bigger tanks If you get a canister, dump all the media that comes with it and full it completely with Live Rock Rubble. I went with the HOB filters simply for aesthetics. Now that there is a book shelf on the living room side of the tank, I may consider a canister. I have one sitting in reserve, just in case I decide to make that change. Surprisingly, the flow in the tank is pretty good. Having the two 55g rated HOB filters on each side, really moves the water around. I definitely need to get a better powerhead (Teresa wants her back:p) Unfortunately, I don't think a sump is viable where the tank sits. Hiding that would be a project in itself:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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