- Location
- Long Island
hi all,
I've been a member here for several years now and am looking for some guidance/advice on a new tank build. i originally got into reefing with a 72 bow and upgraded to a 120 several years ago.and had a very successful tank for quite some time. i ended up moving from where i was and leaving the 120 to my younger brother. i have recently purchased my own home and am looking to get back into the reefing world. I'm considering either a 180 or 220 tank, but have some questions.
the home i have purchased has a crawl space with 2x10's for floor joists spaced at 16'". the way i would like to set up the tank would be perpendicular to the joists. my question is what size tank can i safely put without having to modify/reinforce the joists? I'm thinking a 72" tank in either 180 or 220 gallons. the larger the better i would really like to go as big as possible but do not want to jeopardize the integrity of my floor.
also where do you guys recommend as far as making a tank purchase? I'm in suffolk county ny. my last two tanks were purchased from aquarium village with good success but i have been out of the tank game for some time and its possible things may have changed.
this will be a build over serval months as i will have to buy items over time but if you guys have any product recommendations as far as lighting/skimmers/sumps/pumps and or tanks i would appreciate the help.
I've been a member here for several years now and am looking for some guidance/advice on a new tank build. i originally got into reefing with a 72 bow and upgraded to a 120 several years ago.and had a very successful tank for quite some time. i ended up moving from where i was and leaving the 120 to my younger brother. i have recently purchased my own home and am looking to get back into the reefing world. I'm considering either a 180 or 220 tank, but have some questions.
the home i have purchased has a crawl space with 2x10's for floor joists spaced at 16'". the way i would like to set up the tank would be perpendicular to the joists. my question is what size tank can i safely put without having to modify/reinforce the joists? I'm thinking a 72" tank in either 180 or 220 gallons. the larger the better i would really like to go as big as possible but do not want to jeopardize the integrity of my floor.
also where do you guys recommend as far as making a tank purchase? I'm in suffolk county ny. my last two tanks were purchased from aquarium village with good success but i have been out of the tank game for some time and its possible things may have changed.
this will be a build over serval months as i will have to buy items over time but if you guys have any product recommendations as far as lighting/skimmers/sumps/pumps and or tanks i would appreciate the help.