What size?

[Muni]

This is not necessarily a how big for this fish type question.

I'm considering building a new tank. I've been enjoying reading many of the plywood tank builds and think I could easily build one as I live above a woodworking shop which I've spent a good amount of time in. I'm not sure why I didn't think of it before.

I have a 55 gallon and a few 20 long breeder tanks currently. I'm thinking of building a large new tank to be my centerpiece so my 55 can be moved over to fry raising duty.

I've decided my absolute maximum size is 8' x 3' with unknown height.

I'm wondering if a 6' would be more practical or if I should go full Monty and do an 8 footer.

Part of the desire for a new tank is my new found love for Arowna's. Simply amazing looking. Especially the Asians. Hope they become available someday. But obviously my 55 is a far cry from what is required for an adult Arowana.

So can I get a few opinions.

 

[MonsterMinis]

Go big, no one ever complaines about having to big a tank. As long as the floor can support the weight. imo if anything is going to restrict you it will be the floors ability to hold the weight.

 

[Muni]

The floor is designed for heavy storage. And the location of the tank is near a wall and directly above a support beam. Bout the strongest point of the 2nd floor.

I spoke with the guy who desinged the building. He said as long as its near the walls it should be fine as the bucks are bolted into a block wall that is pour solid with concrete.

Even if I get it up to 4,000 pounds which I won't and 8 x 3 base would drop the pounds per square foot to 166. I weigh that much and can jump on any single point anywhere on the second floor and damn near break my ankles. No give at all. It's an overbuilt building.