120" x 48" x 36"

[clarityaquariums]

If it is acrylic, you need to plan to support the entire bottom of the tank. So, you need a piece of 3/4 plywood on the top of the stand and support for it, so the bottom doesn't sag. Also, I recommend a sheet of styrofoam (1/2 inch) to put between the tank and plywood top to help even out any unlevelness.

Does the styrofoam need to be all one piece? or can it be 2 pieces?

Thanks,
Justin

 

[Dmaan.]

HALIDE LIGHTS FO SHO!

 

[Will Hayward]

Halides will give you intense light that should make some ripples from the top of the water shine to the bottom, which creates a fantastic ambiance. But, four 4 foot t5 fixtures will give sufficient light I would think. Consider the heat from three 250 watt lights. You'll need to shield the diners eyes from the light, the heat, and also protect the acrylic which will melt.

As long as all the Styrofoam is level, you can use multiple pieces. For a tank this size use the high density stuff, not the white foam.

As for a stand, I'd suggest having a custom steel square tube stand built for you. It will likely need to support near 13,000 pounds. A steel stand, even with many support bars on it, will allow you to put all the equipment below it. A wood design will need more support peices making the openings to the inside of the stand, smaller and more difficult to access.

 

[Nic]

aquaticeco will have your skimmers and sand filters.... i would go for 3 150W halides with 14K bulbs and substitute with T5 lights if needed... if you know a metal fabricator then i say a steal stand if not 4x4 legs and 2x6 tops.... the more wood the stronger so over engineer the stand....