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So my neighbor is very handy - runs a business installing awnings and other things. He has a fair experience with some structural things as well, though he is not an engineer. He is convinced we can additional support using angles that would be more than sufficient.
The point about saltwater...
Ugh -- so we had a structural engineer come out today to check the house to assuage my husband's concerns. The engineer said we should do a significant amount of support - which wouldn't be too difficult except one side has an HVAC return and a drain pipe from the 1/2 bath. I might even be...
New tank is on a truck in CA and moving!
Also to assuage my husband's concerns we have a structural engineer coming by today to double check that the floor will support the new tank, hard wood stand, and sump. While I'm still deciding on which sump to order is a 40g suml for a 120g tank a...
I just got a tracking number for the tank from SC Aquariums -- ordered last night at 11PM shipped today O_O 120g with maple wood stand. I'll post pics/review when it arrives but that may be the way to go.
OK -- Its time. The stars have aligned and I have gotten out of my own way. Plus, my spouse has been won over :) I'm going to be embarking into the world of reefing.
Taking the advice I've seen I am going to outline my plans here and I welcome feedback or suggestions. I try to measure twice...
Greetings Everyone!
My name is Leon and I've been living in NJ a little over a year now -- came out from Philadelphia to get some space and some scenery :) I'm the Chief Technology Officer for a law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, Roseland, State College, and Manhattan. My home...