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05-23-2010, 04:28 AM
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$100 tank upgrade
Well I tried to upload some pic's but its not working
 Well today I managed to pick up a fairly large and rather nice tank for $100....187 gal tank with starfire glass on the front, euro braced and plumbed for a closed loop system (I'll figure out what that means later) It came from the great folks at Marine Aquaria here in Edmonton (you guys are awesome)Well now I have to figure out what to do with my 90 gal which was(still not even finished yet) an upgrade from my 20 gal.... I have been told,by the wifey if I buy another tank I'm going to be single. I think she actually means it this time  I guess this is going to be the last tank for quite awhile...I never knew how addicting SW tanks were.
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05-23-2010, 04:31 AM
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Guess I got the pics figured out...it's a crappy pic but you get the idea. Just got it home now I just gotta find a few people around the millet area to help unload it...
any takersss....
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05-23-2010, 06:17 PM
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Thanks for the offer...I managed to get it unloaded with the help of my loving wifey, who is starting to hate looking at fish tanks
Well I guess the next step of the build will be figuring out where to put it...I guess I'm goin to have to start looking for 8 feet of clear wall.When fairly big tanks like this go in to a house, does anybody worry about floor joists and strengthening the floors? I mean theres going to be 1900 - 2500 lbs on a 6' x 2' footprint. I'd like to hear some thoughts good or bad thanks
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05-23-2010, 06:27 PM
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If you are perpendicular to your joists you shouls be fine if you choose to put it in a location that is parallel to them then you would need to be careful that the tank is on 2 joists or that you strengthen the floor somewhat. IMO
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05-24-2010, 03:10 AM
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Thanks Ian I was kind of thinking the same thing...unfortunately I think it's going to be run parallel with the joists. I guess it's gonna mean a trip to Rona to sister some floor joist. I guess I can be thankful it's only a 11' span between the foundation and the main support beam
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07-10-2010, 08:09 PM
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Go count how many pairs of shoes she has and be sure to comment every time she brings home another pair -and ask the price-.  Pretty soon, she'll ignore your tanks
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07-11-2010, 05:02 PM
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HHmmmm.....There appears to be a very valid point brought to the table. Lmao I'll have to try that.
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