Ya I guess no heavier then a pick up truck and that is fine in a garage slab.
Are bead filters good for bio load on their own or do you need an additional sump for bio?
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Ya I guess no heavier then a pick up truck and that is fine in a garage slab.
Are bead filters good for bio load on their own or do you need an additional sump for bio?
Everyone has their own opinion on the matter. They can be though if sized appropriately. Also depends on your comfort level as well and what you want to do more than anything.
Lol, it is MUCH heavier than a pickup truck. The 600 setup alone probably weighs around 6000lbs, and my pickup weighs in at 6500lbs.
I don't remember for sure what the gallons of this pond are, but you can get a pretty good estimate of the system weight by multiplying the tank/pond gallons by ten to get the system weight.
Lol, no doubt the concrete will hold it. I'm pretty sure concrete is rated for 5000psi at a 4" thickness. 8000kg is about 17,650lbs. Plus the weight of the 600, if that's not included in your 8000L, is going to put your whole system up near 25,000lbs (11,340kg).
That's one Fat pond which needs to stay away from the donuts, Of ya its just water weight, lol maybe some of my best work yet 
Ill save you from looking at what looks like no change. But ive been sanding down some places where i wanted the plywood to be really flush and nice with the top of the pond and window area. Not much you can tell or see bit it was just one of those things where i wanted it perfect so cut it a touch larger and then sanded it flush. Its great now and just as i want it. Got the post brackets installed and set in place as well, roughed them up to help make the bondo glass stick well. I called and talked to my local fiberglass company owner and he has been really nice and is checking on some options for me to do the tank with his supplier. They might be able to get a fish safe epoxy for a cheaper price. Been waiting almost a week so I'll give him a call or stop by his office and check in if needed but till then I'm filling holes and getting all ready to go. Should be soon. Bondo glass is being used to fill holes and smooth spaces for the fiberglass resin. It's a 2 part item that you mix. It's bondo with short chopped strands of fiberglass mixed in. I've used it before and it works great.
