265Gal Build

Keep in mind that it seems that most reefers posting opinions about structural integrity of stands/tanks I have observed are far from being engineers, having strong opinions about massively overbuilding stands and tanks. I haven't seen any scientific/engineered tank or stand builds to date short of commercial aquariums. 2x4's are construction grade (aka studs) engineered to hold up thousands of pounds/psi in structured homes. I'm sure they can handle a few hundred pounds of glass and water.

Too man worry warts blabbing about engineered products with no factual basis. Not that I really care, but it gets old reading post after post about the necessity of using 4" .120 square tube and 2x6's or it'll crash to the floor.

"...A 24' wide, 2-storey house with stick-framed roof and 40 psf snow load will exert a design load of 930 plf on the slab perimeter, or 1240 pounds per 16" oc stud or 1860 pounds per 24" oc stud. A KD SPF#2 stud has a compressive strength parallel with the grain of 1000 psi, so a 1½" x 1½" bearing area can handle 2250 pounds load. And this doesn't take into account the distribution of the wall load onto the bottom plate by the box-beam structure of plywood sheathed walls..."

 

So u think it would work?

 

lmao !

 

That was my first thought. I do appreciate the info though. Lol

 

Well it has been a while since I have had a chance to update but I am up, running, and beginning to stock. A Xmas wrasse- stunning, some chromis and a couple of clowns, a goby and most coral I transferred from a 24. The rock that has a green tint is old rock that had been dry siting out in my garage.

 

I envy you people with the big boys.. 200 plus that is... : / lol

 

You should join the fun.

 

I just looked at my pics, the camera picks up what looks like almost a violet blue color light coming from the led fixtures. I will work on it.

 

The first two pics are blue lights only, I run them from 11-11 the last pic is the blue and white LEDs which currently are running from 1230-8.

 

nice !! 8)