Switching tanks?

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  1. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    I have had a 55g set up for about 3 months now and everything is fine, but I found good deal on a 72g bow($150 for tank and stand). I live on the third floor of a condo and am a little woried about the weight. Would it be hard to switch the two tanks? I really don't feel confident having both tanks set up at the same time, too much weight.
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    i dont think it would be hard as long as you give yourself aday. many people do it.

    just get a trash can for live stock. get a bucket of saltwater to shake your rock off in. and either replace your sand or rinse it in a bucket of saltwater






    as far as if your the extra weight is dangerous i couldnt tell you. just that most fairly new building can handle that weight no problems. the weight of 70 gallons of water is 560 lbs add a tank and maybe 650 lbs, so 4-5 adults standing in one place
     
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    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Thanks.

    Although am I really gaining anything by switching to a 72g bow? I know I am gaining a little debth.
     
  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    i think you will like it alot better, a 55 is just to thin

    you can get a smaller tang now(assuming you dont already have one);D