Floor under the DT issue

[woodnaquanut]

Another perfectly valid way to approach it. Assuming the posts are tight to the joists, the 2x4 is not doing much but keep the post from moving if you bang into it. Spend your time with the tank. If and when the 2x4 rots, replace it then.

In the mean time, kick back and :beer:

OK, enough of this basement stuff. When do we get to go upstairs and see the DT!!!

I would agree with the moisture point here if we were talking about older construction. Newer slabs, or basement floors almost universally have vapor barriers underneath that will exclude most moisture from coming through the concrete. I don't think you need to worry about the untreated lumber, I wouldn't. It's my opinion a post base would be better both aesthetically, and functionally, however again in my opinion what you've done is perfectly functional for what your issue was. I would say to monitor how the wood reacts as it dries, and if necessary shim under the post if a gap forms.

 

[awais98]

Sorry it took me a while, hers a FTS upstairs!! Lots of corraline and fishes, some softies and some sps frags on the left...fingers crossed, hope they survive...

 

[hllywd]

I like the black cabinetry. Tank looks good, but is the water that low?

 

[awais98]

Water is till the brim, what you see is the end to end weir with small stones (& corraline) on it.
That black cabinetry is my first DIY woodwork, lol. Wish I was more patient with sanding between painting!!!

I like the black cabinetry. Tank looks good, but is the water that low?

 

[Mark...]

Water is till the brim, what you see is the end to end weir with small stones (& corraline) on it.
That black cabinetry is my first DIY woodwork, lol. Wish I was more patient with sanding between painting!!!

Otherwise you having a flying clown fish...:dance:

 

[hllywd]

Otherwise you having a flying clown fish...:dance:

Ha! I didn't even catch that.

 

[awais98]

:thumbsup:
Good observation!!

Otherwise you having a flying clown fish...:dance: