Tips and Suggestions on 72"x48"x24" Build

[this is me]

I plan on upgrading my Elos 160XL(200gallons) to my dream tank of 360gallon with dimension 72"x48"x24". The tank is likely be built by Miracle with a stainless steel stand. It will be a peninsula all sided starfire style tank. This tank and the fish room behind it will be in the basement. I will leave enough room from the wall so I can walk around the tank and do maintenance on it. The tank will be sitting on 6" of fill and 4" of concrete slab and tile floor. Will this be enough to support the weight of the tank for a long term indefinite amount of time? The basement is unfinished at the moment and will be finished for the tank build. Any tips, suggestion, or lesson learned from your large tank build is appreciated.

 

[dave.m]

You need to consult with a structural engineer for serious questions like this, not an on-line forum.

Dave.M

 

[benihana]

Tagging along as this is almost exactly the size that I am planning in the (hopefully) not too distant future

 

[this is me]

You need to consult with a structural engineer for serious questions like this, not an on-line forum.

Dave.M

Thanks. While a professional structural engineer would be great, I would like to hear from reefers on what was the best thing they've done and what mistakes they've made.

 

[nuxx]

Some things I wish I would have done:
- Don't cheap out on test kits.
- Skim wet.
- Carbon Dose.
- Run GFO.

Other than that, the initial planning is still in place about 18 months later.