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I've been planning a rack of aquaria for a while now. I'm going to use a Uline widespan wire rack with wood laid over the shelves to better distribute the weight. My original plan involved large tanks supported by sections of "two by" lumber laid across the rack. Since then, I've revised my...

What is required to do so? What fish density would be appropriate for such a tank? Would you be willing to hazard a ballpark in terms of the old inch per gallon rule (eg half an inch per gallon, quarter inch, etc)? Why didn't you use soil like in a Walstad tank? How much do you think you...

I've heard a lot about people setting up aquaria to function as miniature ecosystems that can function with few artificial inputs like fertilizer. This naturalistic approach to fishkeeping appeals to me a lot more than relying on expensive products, frequent maintenance, and "artificial life...

It's rated for 2000 lbs per shelf The flooring is some kind of cheap linoleum-like snap together tile stuff. I have no idea what it's real name is. The room itself is a former garage.

I'm tentatively planning a rack of aquaria laid out as in the diagram using a 60 in. W x 72 in. H x 18 in. D Gladiator shelving unit from Home Depot. Obviously, I don't want this toppling over, so I'm worried about stability. My biggest concern is that the layout is a bit top-heavy, since most...