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03/12/2018, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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Floor Support - 80g
This should be a quick one (I hope), but I'm reaching out as I'm in the middle of ordering a roughly 80 gallon system + 20g sump, and while from reading every other thread asking this same question, I should be comforted that my floor can support the tank, it's always reassuring to have someone look at your situation (even if it is the same question that everyone else has asked).
Please see the below picture and let me know if there are any red flags about putting a tank on the above floor section, parallel to the wall (probably 3-4" from the wall), which should be fine on the perpendicular to the main floor beams. There are also supports mid-beam that were installed with the new tile floor in the kitchen to prevent sagging floors from cracking the grout. I think that was probably more than needed, but it's good to stay safe. I could also take Ca1ore's advice and just put posts directly under the tank too to be extra extra safe, but I'd rather not if possible (and/or redundant). Thanks for any feedback! Last edited by ReefWreak; 03/12/2018 at 11:23 AM. |
03/12/2018, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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No pics reef.
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80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work" |
03/12/2018, 11:24 AM | #3 |
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Better? Crap, now the surprise is ruined! Though Rakie and a few others haven't seen it yet. I'm working with Soulpatch on figuring out lights and flow options...
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03/12/2018, 11:28 AM | #4 |
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Lights! I will never do another LED setup. After seeing the difference between LED's and T5's, I will always do T5's now, with supplemental LED's. Can't go wrong with a nice ATI setup with a couple reefbrite strips.
Tank is going where the current jack is? If so< i would think it would be fine. Now that I have my 80 up and running, I don't think I needed the extra support either. If anything it's piece of mind for me.
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80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work" |
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Also, clearly you've been talking with soul about lights... I am too... We'll see, but I'll keep it in another thread/PMs. |
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03/12/2018, 11:47 AM | #6 |
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If the house is fairly old, any warping has already occurred. I wouldn't worry about it one bit as that jack is fairly close to where you want the tank. It will offer plenty of support.
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80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work" |
03/12/2018, 12:15 PM | #7 |
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There is no problem at all putting an 80G tank on that floor...
No bracing needed.. Enjoy..
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Thanks mcgyvr! Was hoping to snag you, ericarenee, or ca1ore for some warm and fuzzy confirmation.
Any time someome talks to me about the floor weight issue, I remind them what a couch full of big dudes weighs. And I know deflection is the issue, but with the mid-floor support, it should be an issue at all. |
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