I was toying w idea to setup a tank directly on carpeted concrete floor in finished basement w sump beside it, will this work out , years ago I saw tank that was cool looking and was setup w canister filters this way . You then could look down into tank and I do not have lttle kids running around in my home.
tank directly on concrete floor
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Firochromis
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I think reef tanks are best when looked from sides. Looking a wavy aquarium on top won't show you its' best beauties. Besides, maintaining it on floor level will cost you a lot of back pains etc. But I guess you are aware of this also. If you still want this, just use a material under the tank to compensate the faults on the concrete.
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waeleldasher
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I'm not advocating the placement on the floor, but if you have to/want to, then insert a flat piece of foam to insulate and to take up any uneven finish. I wouldn't recommend carpet as it will get wet and you might end up with mold. You can get the foam from the back of any electronics shops, they're used in packing TVs...etc. Our you can buy the pink rigid insulation from Home Depot.
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Wael
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RubberFrog
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Everytime you do a water change you'll need to use a pump. No way to siphon that low.
I'm running a 230g with 100g sump. My stand is made of angle iron steel. Frame sits on a rubber mat on concrete. The inside of frame as 1/2" layer of styrofoam on bottom against the rubber and a piece of marine grade plywood cut to fit inside of the steel frame. I'm short so I thought this would be great for me. It's extra work!
It is a pain in the rear to vacuum floor of sump..not just siphon difficulties but it's hard to see where you have cleaned/siphoned unless you are on your hands and knees watching where you have cleaned! The length of my sump makes it more time consuming (72")! When I redo the tank, the sump will be raised for better access.
Unrelated to sump on floor......but worth mentioning! I have had stray voltage in that tank for 3 years. We've had two electricians(licensed) to try to figure it out. All outlets were inspected and grounded properly. All equipment was isolated and tested for shorts. I tossed 1 circulation pump (via-aqua) and I replaced ALL my heaters. Both electricians said current was running through the concrete and it would be impossible to remedy. We also drove 3 copper rods in ground near the box where electric comes into our home. Then grounded the rods to electric box. No change, I still get shocked if I come in contact with steel frame or if I touch the side of my ladder when I am working in my tank. As a rule, be sure to wear your tennis shoes downstairs before putting your hands in the water! Not being mean...but it's funny when my dog steps in a puddle of water. They move pretty quickly and give me a goofy look! The tank has no animals in it. It's running with heat and LR only until I decide what I want to do with the tank! I really like the tank, but it's too deep for me to work in it.
It is a pain in the rear to vacuum floor of sump..not just siphon difficulties but it's hard to see where you have cleaned/siphoned unless you are on your hands and knees watching where you have cleaned! The length of my sump makes it more time consuming (72")! When I redo the tank, the sump will be raised for better access.
Unrelated to sump on floor......but worth mentioning! I have had stray voltage in that tank for 3 years. We've had two electricians(licensed) to try to figure it out. All outlets were inspected and grounded properly. All equipment was isolated and tested for shorts. I tossed 1 circulation pump (via-aqua) and I replaced ALL my heaters. Both electricians said current was running through the concrete and it would be impossible to remedy. We also drove 3 copper rods in ground near the box where electric comes into our home. Then grounded the rods to electric box. No change, I still get shocked if I come in contact with steel frame or if I touch the side of my ladder when I am working in my tank. As a rule, be sure to wear your tennis shoes downstairs before putting your hands in the water! Not being mean...but it's funny when my dog steps in a puddle of water. They move pretty quickly and give me a goofy look! The tank has no animals in it. It's running with heat and LR only until I decide what I want to do with the tank! I really like the tank, but it's too deep for me to work in it.
