I got a 210gal and a 75gal tank to create my dream Reef tank system. My wife and I both love fish. We had a 55 gal hex 5 years ago and sold it when we built our house. In designing the house we made sure we had a space for the tank and a basement refuge area. I have been working in sketchup rendering the idea I have for a stand.
So the stand and tank is going to go up against the wall that is shared with my office. I am going to cut a hole and frame it like a window to create a living window in the office that looks to the tank between the two down spouts in the 210.
In the living room I will have the aquarium on a normal stand that I will make with Cedar wood on the outside, and 2x4's for support.
I did a little investigation and it looks like this many 2x4's on each corner and a set in the middle will support the 2500 lbs of weight this will be.
All the refuge and pumps will be going downstairs one level. I will cut 2-4 holes in the floor and run pvc pipes that supply the return pump and the down pipe. I am thinking a 75gal refuge should be good. but might get a second one and double up the water in the basement. Also I am planning on installing a 300gal vertical tank to store R/O water. It will dual purpose for emergency water storage and fish tank water.
Still need to clean them out but wanted to get a idea down for the stank. I would appreciate any help or suggestions from the group. I am a total beginner.
I got two weeks off of work and should get this done in side that time frame. So it should be a fun thread to watch. Look forward to meeting new people.