Sup pal? Glad to have ya aboard.
I agree with Yote. He's got you completely covered on your questions.
One thing I want to touch on is your inclusion of the Blue Tang in a 55 gallon. I don't like the idea. The minimum tank requirement for a Blue is 70 gallons. Saltwater Aquarium Fish...
If it were me, I would use some sheets of marine grade plywood on it.
You could use liquid nails to glue it to the top. Perhaps a sheet on the top, and one the front and back. The only reason I say that is for bracing purposes...but I'm not exactly sure how sturdy it would be...but at least...
Yeah. I see what he's saying...as convoluted and over-thought out it is. I still think he's missing the boat and it bothers me...I'm worried bout his fish.
Hope your fish pull through bud.
I giggled out loud and then scratched my head when I read that...it's a complete contradiction.
I can't add anything more to what's been supplied to you other than this. The methods supplied to you by these two fine people would be the route you need to take. I would heed their advice if I...
We must be talking about different types of blocks then. Because the ones used to lay foundations on homes aren't anywhere near 20 lbs a piece. At least the ones we used when I was in masonry weren't.
Yeah. And another thing about those cords... every time one's used for anything more than plugging up a black light in a dorm room, a puppy dies. Seriously. I read it on Wikipedia.
A concrete block IS NOT going to weigh 30 - 45 lbs each. More like 3 lbs each. That is if you're talking about one of these - http://images.lowes.com/product/820779/820779802304.jpg.
Also, I kind of agree with Biff. I'd say if you're seriously going this route that while you're at the...