A large tank, or two smaller tanks (1450 lbs limit)

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The floor in my small apartment can take at most 41 pounds per square foot (200 kilos per square meter).
I can build a base to spread the weight of the aquarium(s) over a larger area, and achieve a 1450 lbs total weight limit.

I really can't decide between:
  • WaterBox FRAG 105.4 AND MARINE X 60.2 connected to the same sump.
  • Waterbox FRAG 145.5 with no future expansion possible.
I've gathered a bit of Pros and Cons.
Can someone with a good amount of experience help me decide which solution would be the best in the long term?
I know many end up wanting a second tank, for example.

I'm not very experienced, but I'm avid reader and researcher (of reef gear and science, rather than controversial and divisive livestock requirements).
PROS​
CONS​
WaterBox FRAG 105.4 + MARINE X 60.2​
  • could use the MARINE X 60.2
    • as a display refugium;
    • as a smaller tank to more easily broadcast feed sun corals;
    • for a clownfish harem w/ BTAs;
    • potentially for seahorses;
    • for non-reef-safe fish (Dwarf angels?);
  • FRAG 105.4 is a 4ft tank - could house at most a yellow or purple tang, if any tang at all.
  • cabinet space of the FRAG 105 is much more cramped in comparison to FRAG 145.5.
  • harder to house a pair of mandarins (Tank bred)
Waterbox FRAG 145.5​
  • could house a pair of mandarins (tank bred) more easily.
  • FRAG 145.5 is a 5 ft tank - could house a sailfin tang potentially?
  • If I go for a refugium, it's gonna be a small one.
  • No dedicated space to broadcast feed sun corals.
 
I’m thinking about combining my two tanks in a corner of the room; one stand,sump, system, et. Corners are beefier anyway… I was thinking custom 90 degree stand …
anyway plan looks decent
 

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