Best Place for Custom tanks?

[lastlight]

I think the new engineered floors are actually stronger than 2 x whatevers. If I didn't know exactly what was below and how strong it was I'd pass.

[Magma]

yah thats the problem I know the floor will hold a 75gal no problem i would go as far as say 100gal tank but thats not including sump and stand, rock, etc so i want to play it safe untill i actually settle down and get a house for all this.

so 75-90gal tank with sump, black background, overflow, stand is perfect for what i want.

[lorenz0]

what exactly are you planning for diamentions? Have you considered a shallow tank?

72long x 18 wide x 16 deep is still 90gals

[Magma]

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.

[lorenz0]

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)

[Magma]

good to know but would 14" compared to 16" really make that much difference?

[globaldesigns]

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!