I made it

mothergoose · 02-29-2008, 01:16 PM

ok here it goes.
I have a 54 gallon corner tank that has been running for almost a year. Getting ready to tear it down this weekend this will be tear down # 2. We are having some problems with the level so we are going to reinforce the floor joists lay new flooring and upgrade to a 70 gallon corner that is BEAUTIFUL!!! Can't wait to get started. Will need loads of help from the people from the other world.

Nina

rlcline76 · 02-29-2008, 01:19 PM

My advice on this one is to not start this project without a case of beer. You have to keep hydrated...and just in case something goes awry, liquor is a good medicine and will keep you from panicking.

mothergoose · 02-29-2008, 01:21 PM

Hubby will bring home the refreshments he knows what I like any usually how much i will need

emccullough1 · 02-29-2008, 01:24 PM

Welcome I'm glad to see another of my favorite Lady's I don't want you to do this to your husband while making the change.

Plus don't forget any thing while changing

blue_eyes53813 · 02-29-2008, 01:27 PM

Hello Welcome to RS

rlcline76 · 02-29-2008, 01:27 PM

I also like to stretch before I drink. Helps me "go loose" if I fall down. I believe it is addressed in SJS's Reef Maintenance Workout video (stephaniesquires).

mothergoose · 02-29-2008, 01:29 PM

Say goodbye to this look.
Thanks Ed he has been through this with me once before and he did pretty well. At least this time we are not starting this on a Sunday morning.
What do you mean don't forget anything? Thought you had the list of equipment ready for me.

Frankie · 02-29-2008, 01:31 PM

Welcome to RS Nina!
Everyone flocks to the sanctuary eventually

BigAl07 · 02-29-2008, 01:31 PM

Is the "level" off because of sagging in the joists?

Pay careful attention to WHY they are sagging. Approach a sagging floor from an engineers point of view..... if you shore up one part of the floor the weight still has to be transferred down into the foundation... by re-enforcing it just by blocking you may be transferring the load to another portion and it may not be designed to carry the load.

Example:

A floor joist is sagging due to not being "Large" enough to carry a load. The load is dead in the middle of the floor. You go to "shore it up" but you end up transferring the weight to ONE side more than the other and it's the weaker side. You've actually created a problem instead of fixing it.

Just be careful

mothergoose · 02-29-2008, 01:35 PM

big al,
the joists are not sagging the stand is giving way. when they built the house they did not put down enough underlayment so we are adding more to it. also we are not jacking up the joists we are just adding pillars under them to help maintain the weight of the new tank. thanks for the info though I will run it past my husband.

BigAl07 · 02-29-2008, 01:38 PM

No problem. Just would rather I say it for NO reason and it not be needed than to NOT say it and wish I had

Some of us come from a "Construction" background and this is a common "situation" with larger tanks.

Frankie · 02-29-2008, 01:41 PM

Hook her up with the sub floor thread Al. Tons of good info there.

BigAl07 · 02-29-2008, 01:43 PM

I was thinking the same thing bro!! Man that was a few moons ago

I'm off looking for that thread

BigAl07 · 02-29-2008, 01:44 PM

Here we go
Sub floors & preparing for your new aquarium

goldenmean · 02-29-2008, 01:44 PM

Howdy hoooo!
Welcome to RS!

02-29-2008, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
mothergoose Limpet Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I made it ok here it goes. I have a 54 gallon corner tank that has been running for almost a year. Getting ready to tear it down this weekend this will be tear down # 2. We are having some problems with the level so we are going to reinforce the floor joists lay new flooring and upgrade to a 70 gallon corner that is BEAUTIFUL!!! Can't wait to get started. Will need loads of help from the people from the other world. Nina

02-29-2008, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
rlcline76 Acropora Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 1,934 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it My advice on this one is to not start this project without a case of beer. You have to keep hydrated...and just in case something goes awry, liquor is a good medicine and will keep you from panicking. __________________ ~Becky~ I think everything ALWAYS comes back to underwear sooner or later. Whether or not that's a good thing is up to conjecture. BarbMazz Any weather is thong weather. BEELZEBOB When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again? Talking Heads

02-29-2008, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
mothergoose Limpet Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Hubby will bring home the refreshments he knows what I like any usually how much i will need

02-29-2008, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
emccullough1 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradenton FL Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Welcome I'm glad to see another of my favorite Lady's I don't want you to do this to your husband while making the change. Plus don't forget any thing while changing __________________ Remember what you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow Take a look at my little 10 gal Reef here. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo...0/ppuser/12001 Here is a short Video of my little tank and my saltwater guest. http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=199d4069.pbr

02-29-2008, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 5,851 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Hello Welcome to RS __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

02-29-2008, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
rlcline76 Acropora Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 1,934 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it I also like to stretch before I drink. Helps me "go loose" if I fall down. I believe it is addressed in SJS's Reef Maintenance Workout video (stephaniesquires). __________________ ~Becky~ I think everything ALWAYS comes back to underwear sooner or later. Whether or not that's a good thing is up to conjecture. BarbMazz Any weather is thong weather. BEELZEBOB When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again? Talking Heads

02-29-2008, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
mothergoose Limpet Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Say goodbye to this look. Thanks Ed he has been through this with me once before and he did pretty well. At least this time we are not starting this on a Sunday morning. What do you mean don't forget anything? Thought you had the list of equipment ready for me.

02-29-2008, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,025 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Welcome to RS Nina! Everyone flocks to the sanctuary eventually __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

02-29-2008, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,843 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Is the "level" off because of sagging in the joists? Pay careful attention to WHY they are sagging. Approach a sagging floor from an engineers point of view..... if you shore up one part of the floor the weight still has to be transferred down into the foundation... by re-enforcing it just by blocking you may be transferring the load to another portion and it may not be designed to carry the load. Example: A floor joist is sagging due to not being "Large" enough to carry a load. The load is dead in the middle of the floor. You go to "shore it up" but you end up transferring the weight to ONE side more than the other and it's the weaker side. You've actually created a problem instead of fixing it. Just be careful __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

02-29-2008, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
mothergoose Limpet Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it big al, the joists are not sagging the stand is giving way. when they built the house they did not put down enough underlayment so we are adding more to it. also we are not jacking up the joists we are just adding pillars under them to help maintain the weight of the new tank. thanks for the info though I will run it past my husband.

02-29-2008, 01:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,843 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it No problem. Just would rather I say it for NO reason and it not be needed than to NOT say it and wish I had Some of us come from a "Construction" background and this is a common "situation" with larger tanks. __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

02-29-2008, 01:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,025 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Hook her up with the sub floor thread Al. Tons of good info there. __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

02-29-2008, 01:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,843 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it I was thinking the same thing bro!! Man that was a few moons ago I'm off looking for that thread __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

02-29-2008, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,843 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I made it Here we go Sub floors & preparing for your new aquarium __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

02-29-2008, 01:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
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