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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by tbraz, May 10, 2014.

  1. May 10, 2014 #1
    tbraz Marion, IA

    tbraz

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    My buddy just picked up a 80 gallon Marineland retailer series bow front, and from I can tell it started life as a lobster tank. It's actually pretty cool with a built in sump on the back, tank and sump drains,adjustable height canopy, and it's on wheels. He was planning on doing a 46 bow front when we found this on Facebook. I'm really excited about this build, not only because its a unique tank, but the best part is its not my money we're spending.
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  2. May 10, 2014 #2
    bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Nice find...and, yes, always fun when it's not your money.

    However, not sure about "wheels". I can't imagine the structural strain trying to move it when it's at full capacity...over 600 lbs...but maybe the stand is made for it
     
  3. May 10, 2014 #3
    tbraz Marion, IA

    tbraz

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    The stand is all steel so I'm sure it's fine, I'm more concerned about the subfloor and all that weight on 6 pressure points
     
  4. May 11, 2014 #4
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

    Zach Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Awesome find! I would be keen on pulking the wheels off and mounting a pieces of wood across the bottom... thats a lot of weight focused on six points and is sure to cause trouble unless it is on slab.
     
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