beesnreefs
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I have a 225g I planned on placing on the main here:
I was certain it wouldn’t be an issue but someone convinced me to have a structural engineer take a look. Glad I did. Structural engineer stated unequivocally it would be an issue. Maybe in months, maybe years, but it would eventually cause structural damage.
Based on his advice I had this installed:
It was costly and a little bit of a PITA…but given the investment in my home and this tank, well worth the peace of mind. I sleep much better knowing this is certified to handle the load by a structural engineer
I was certain it wouldn’t be an issue but someone convinced me to have a structural engineer take a look. Glad I did. Structural engineer stated unequivocally it would be an issue. Maybe in months, maybe years, but it would eventually cause structural damage.
Based on his advice I had this installed:
It was costly and a little bit of a PITA…but given the investment in my home and this tank, well worth the peace of mind. I sleep much better knowing this is certified to handle the load by a structural engineer