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So, I have the opportunity to upgrade my tank with a phenomenal deal from someone who pretty much hasn't been keeping up with his tank and just wants it gone. It's a 120 gallon with a UP36 sump. I currently have a Flex 32 and figured if I upgrade it would be to a 120, however, my wife doesn't like the 24" width (she'd rather a 5' x 18" vs 4' x 24"). Well, this tank comes along... It has literally all of the bells and whistles. You name it for $500. He hasn't cleaned the DT in a year so lots of algae and has a crazy aiptasia problem so there is definitely some work to be done.
My wife is perfectly fine with upgrading to a larger tank, but she insists that if I get this footprint, it must go against a particular wall. The only problem with this, is this spot would sit parallel with the joists, not perpendicular. So my question to the masses, is this something that even could/should be done? Has anyone done it? I can get a structural engineer out if need be to determine specifics if this is even doable. The room is an addition which sits above a crawlspace and was built in the early 70s. I'd feel much more comfortable turning it 90 degrees in the same corner personally, however, it's not that simple lol. I plan to add supports from the joists to the ground anyway, but the joist orientation worries me. Thoughts?
My wife is perfectly fine with upgrading to a larger tank, but she insists that if I get this footprint, it must go against a particular wall. The only problem with this, is this spot would sit parallel with the joists, not perpendicular. So my question to the masses, is this something that even could/should be done? Has anyone done it? I can get a structural engineer out if need be to determine specifics if this is even doable. The room is an addition which sits above a crawlspace and was built in the early 70s. I'd feel much more comfortable turning it 90 degrees in the same corner personally, however, it's not that simple lol. I plan to add supports from the joists to the ground anyway, but the joist orientation worries me. Thoughts?