st9z December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 (edited) Wamas it has definitely been a long time. I guess I could not stay out forever I am debating on cutting my basement wall to put up a 125 gallon tank up. I assessed the room as much as I can and I think it can be done. The only problem is I am not 100% sure. There is a beam that looks to be sitting on some wood panels. I don't think the wood panels are holding the beam up, since there is a metal cylinder at the end of the beams that goes into the concrete. I like to be 100% sure before I do any cutting. Can anyone tell from these pictures? Wall outside the utility room with measuring tape measuring length of the tank Metal cylinder that looks to be holding up the beam Wood Panels Beam onto top of wood panels Edited December 9, 2013 by YHSublime Fixed your image links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravanc December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 looks like your good to go. The tube is a stancion to support the I-beam which is supporting the Floor above. the 2x4 supports the drywall/wall. you can cut what you need and frame around your tank dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 If ur putting the tank in wall and you have the room, I would highly suggest you do a 180 or the deep dimension. If you have the depth. Cost factor would not be that much in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z December 9, 2013 Author Share December 9, 2013 looks like your good to go. The tube is a stancion to support the I-beam which is supporting the Floor above. the 2x4 supports the drywall/wall. you can cut what you need and frame around your tank dimensions. Great! Thanks for your input. Now if I cut the wall how hard would it be to put it back if I were to move? I should be able to save the cut pieces and mesh it together right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravanc December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 basically yes, you will need to put 2x4 back depending on how you frame the opening put the dry wall back and mud it sand and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Yeha', All the above is correct. Its basically just there, " To meet VA's Building Code's ", and something for the Drywall to hold onto... You may have to build a Frame later around the tank... So, It may be smart, to save the 2x4's, and use them later. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z December 9, 2013 Author Share December 9, 2013 Yeha', All the above is correct. Its basically just there, " To meet VA's Building Code's ", and something for the Drywall to hold onto... You may have to build a Frame later around the tank... So, It may be smart, to save the 2x4's, and use them later. Lol. Good idea! I forgot about the frame part. If ur putting the tank in wall and you have the room, I would highly suggest you do a 180 or the deep dimension. If you have the depth. Cost factor would not be that much in the end. It would be ideal but I already secure the 120G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Sell it and get the 180. I think someone is selling one cheap on the boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Sa wat dee khrap!! Welcome back!! You got lucky with the beam being there, that wall is great for putting a tank in. I'm not far from you so if you need any help let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 December 9, 2013 Share December 9, 2013 Sa wat dee khrap!!Welcome back!! You got lucky with the beam being there, that wall is great for putting a tank in. I'm not far from you so if you need any help let me know. I assume there is a thai person in this thread? I'm half thai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 I'm half too. There are actually several others in the club. One member owns a great restaurant in Reston called Hibiscus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z December 10, 2013 Author Share December 10, 2013 (edited) Sa wat dee khrap!! Welcome back!! You got lucky with the beam being there, that wall is great for putting a tank in. I'm not far from you so if you need any help let me know. Sa wat dee khai! How have you been! I see you have upgraded to a 600 gallon since I was last here...congrats! I can definitely use your help! I am thinking about doing a bare bottom tank and as I recall your beautiful tank was the reason The wall being there all empty has been calling me to decorate it for 5 years now. I figure it is time. Edited December 10, 2013 by st9z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z December 10, 2013 Author Share December 10, 2013 I assume there is a thai person in this thread? I'm half thai! I am also half Thai and Chinese, but mainly speak Thai at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 Best wall ever for a tank with that beam right on top of it. You can be sure it's not load bearing at least. I second what the others said. Get a deeper one than 125 since you're putting it in the wall. Oh, and build a shadowbox behind it. 8) If I ever put a tank in the wall it's getting a shadowbox behind it. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868825 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 Welcome back! When you cut it, just ditch the old chunk of drywall and the 2x4s if you can't get a clean cut out of it (most likely you'll cut the heck out of the area in order to frame it out around your tank). 2x4s and drywall are cheap to buy, if you need to rebuild the wall, just buy a couple of 2x4s to fit into whatever opening you have framed out and put a new chunk of drywall over it. Better yet, get such a huge tank that your framing can double as a doorway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x-ray December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 Steel Building Inspector here. Authorized 3rd party inspector in all counties in VA, MD and DC. PM me if you want me to have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 Can I bring my saw-z-all over and we just cut this thing! I am all for cutting things and making messes...I am very bad at finishing things though,lol better to 'help' others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 Sa wat dee khrap!!Welcome back!! You got lucky with the beam being there, that wall is great for putting a tank in. I'm not far from you so if you need any help let me know. I am also half Thai and Chinese, but mainly speak Thai at home. I bet for some homemade Thai food and beer, you could throw a wicked build party. I'd be in for that. Check out my build thread to get and idea of what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 I bet for some homemade Thai food and beer, you could throw a wicked build party. I'd be in for that. Check out my build thread to get and idea of what I mean. I'll bring my trademark som tam dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z December 10, 2013 Author Share December 10, 2013 Best wall ever for a tank with that beam right on top of it. You can be sure it's not load bearing at least. I second what the others said. Get a deeper one than 125 since you're putting it in the wall. Oh, and build a shadowbox behind it. 8) If I ever put a tank in the wall it's getting a shadowbox behind it. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868825 Wow! I really like the shadow box idea. It makes the tank look even more realistic. I might have to use that idea now. Can I bring my saw-z-all over and we just cut this thing! I am all for cutting things and making messes...I am very bad at finishing things though,lol better to 'help' others I am glad I am not the only one eager to break down the wall. I really wanted to sledgehammer the hack out of the wall, but cutting it would be more practical.....I guess maybe after a couple of beers we can rethink the sledgehammer idea Welcome back! When you cut it, just ditch the old chunk of drywall and the 2x4s if you can't get a clean cut out of it (most likely you'll cut the heck out of the area in order to frame it out around your tank). 2x4s and drywall are cheap to buy, if you need to rebuild the wall, just buy a couple of 2x4s to fit into whatever opening you have framed out and put a new chunk of drywall over it. Better yet, get such a huge tank that your framing can double as a doorway! lol I can probably market it as wheel chair accessible utility room. I noticed you put some black zip tie like things during the aquascaping the rock formation. Did you leave them in there and let the coraline algae grow around it? I bet for some homemade Thai food and beer, you could throw a wicked build party. I'd be in for that. Check out my build thread to get and idea of what I mean. Deal! Now I just have to learn how to cook some Thai food. The only thing I can cook are nam tok and a spicy pork belly curry unfortunately.....maybe pizza will be safer for all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef December 10, 2013 Share December 10, 2013 (edited) Wow! I really like the shadow box idea. It makes the tank look even more realistic. I might have to use that idea now. I am glad I am not the only one eager to break down the wall. I really wanted to sledgehammer the hack out of the wall, but cutting it would be more practical.....I guess maybe after a couple of beers we can rethink the sledgehammer idea lol I can probably market it as wheel chair accessible utility room. I noticed you put some black zip tie like things during the aquascaping the rock formation. Did you leave them in there and let the coraline algae grow around it? Deal! Now I just have to learn how to cook some Thai food. The only thing I can cook are nam tok and a spicy pork belly curry unfortunately.....maybe pizza will be safer for all We are all off today,lol improvised demolition/building party! Edited December 10, 2013 by smallreef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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