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Should I Upgrade

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mpivit, Jul 11, 2015.

  1. Jul 11, 2015 #1
    mpivit Dubuque

    mpivit Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Ok I'm thinking about upgrading my tank. Currently I have a 120 gallon that I would consider Fully Stocked. I honestly couldn't add another coral or fish if they were being given away for free. The tank is running well and all occupants are happy but........I'm out of room.

    I don't have any particular wants or needs as far as livestock goes. So I am good with what I got and not really looking to add anything.


    My question is this. Many people have tanks that would fall in the 125 or under category. For the most part these tanks don't require any permanent modifications to our homes. I'm thinking of going up to a 250 to 300 gallon tank with a sump I would be in the 350-400 gallon range. It will be on the main floor of my home with a basement underneath.

    At what size is a homes structural integrity and ability to deal with moisture compromised.? For those of you who have xl tanks, do you find maintenance and upkeep to be exponentially more difficult?
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2015 #2
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

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    We currently have a 180 with a 40 gal, sump and a 30 gal Refugium, underneath, and we find all this maintenance free, everything is happy as a fat kid with cake.
    But we are upgrading to a 250 DD with a 180 gal sump/Refugium. In a slab home. So we consider this southern engineering but we make do. Main tank id in the dining room, and we are going to plumb threw the wall. into the kitchen where the sump is. oh yes Reef Goodness. But little modifications.!!!!!
     
  3. Jul 12, 2015 #3
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    That's a lot of weight to put on your floor. I wouldn't do it unless you support with Jacks or beams or both. I am thinking of doing about the same size display but it will be in the basement. Just trying to convince the boss lady. :)
     
  4. Jul 12, 2015 #4
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

    aussie Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    If it is on concrete slab go for it, if your put it on a floor with beam support, best idea is to have it cross every beam you can, big tanks you should get a structural engineer involved, I am so wanting a 180 gal tank my self
     
  5. Jul 12, 2015 #5
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    Have my 180 gallon sump/Refugium built into my kitchen.
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2015 #6
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

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    Jeremy, u have it in the bag. Just tell her there are many benefits for her. And all the stuff she could stack in the up stairs tank. And the money u will make at the swaps! Lol
     
  7. Jul 12, 2015 #7
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Lol
     

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