Hello from Westchester NY

[Fjf]

Hi Everyone - I'm Fred, and just getting into saltwater from some planted freshwater/Amazon tank experience. I have a strong buffet-like cabinet with a 7' x 19" natural stone countertop and room for a sump where i'd like to build an open top show tank.
I got a rimless tank 40"x17.7x17.7 for this space, but am now thinking I should figure out how to get / build something more like 6'x19"x(20 or 24height) instead. So far, my main resources have been lurking here and gmacreef. Also was out on long island last weekend and visited Country Critters (which I think i learned about here). Anyway - Excited to learn about building a healthy / beautiful community environment.

 

[kfisc]

Welcome! I'd be mighty cautious about using anything as a salt water aquarium stand that wasn't actually built to be an aquarium stand. The buffet sounds massive enough, but call me too chicken to use it. Pics as you go along would be great- good luck!

 

[Fjf]

Welcome! I'd be mighty cautious about using anything as a salt water aquarium stand that wasn't actually built to be an aquarium stand. The buffet sounds massive enough, but call me too chicken to use it. Pics as you go along would be great- good luck!

Hey kfisc- I will have a bunch of my friends sit on it and wiggle to make sure it's as strong as it looks

 

[JohnL]

Welcome to Reef Central Fred.

 

[mtnbike101]

Welcome to Reef Central!

Do some math on the weight. A 100 gallon tank will be around 350 pounds alone, then add in substrate and salt water and you are quickly looking at ~1200 pounds plus any other equipment. Tread cautiously.