Hello all you fabulous reefing folks! I know everyone has their own way to reef, but I cant even figure out how to get the exact tank arrangement I want! Good grief.... So my ideal tank would be 48”x20somethingx16 to 18”. In other words a long and relatively shallow arrangement. I thought I had settled on a Cade reef 1200 despite it being higher than what I’d prefer, but I’ve been told my placement choice may not support the weight. I previously had a 48”x24”x22” 75 or so gallon freshwater system with Fluval FX6 cannister filter and a pretty heavy stand in that same location without any issues at all, but I realize saltwater tanks are heavier due to the thicker glass and the slightly heavier water, so I estimated the Cade 1200 would be 1400 to 1500 lbs. Maybe estimate is too high? The joists under the floor there are 18” at 16 centers. But I would be running parallel to the joists, and likely only be sitting on two at that. Still.... So back to the drawing board for tank. The Cade 1200 frag tank is nice, but very shallow at 13”, and the stand is pretty short, putting the top of the tank at 49”. I’d prefer a taller stand, but don’t see any options for that. Then there’s the Waterbox frag 105.4 with good tank measurement, the stand would put that only a couple inches higher than the. Cade and I haven’t heard much good about Waterbox stands. The Innovative Marine INT 100 has aquarium measurements I like, but then I start worrying if the weight will be too much again. Need to double check total height as well.
If you’ve read this far thank you, and I apologize for dragging you through my decision process!! Does anyone know of a tank that would be a long (48”), relatively shallow system with a taller stand? Or if perhaps I’m over estimating the weight. Don’t want to add support jacks below because it’s a finished basemen, and don’t want the tank in the basement because I don’t spend much time down there. Ideas are very much appreciated!!!
If you’ve read this far thank you, and I apologize for dragging you through my decision process!! Does anyone know of a tank that would be a long (48”), relatively shallow system with a taller stand? Or if perhaps I’m over estimating the weight. Don’t want to add support jacks below because it’s a finished basemen, and don’t want the tank in the basement because I don’t spend much time down there. Ideas are very much appreciated!!!