Fish room flooring

[rayn]

I have taken over a room in our house and dedicated it to our/my fish room. Currently there are only two tanks in there, but it has held as many as five at one point. The current two are a 125 and a 150.

My house is on a slab foundation, so floor can get to be a bit tricky as the concrete isn't exactly perfect. I have done the concrete paint twice now, and it is peeling again. I feel from the moisture and salt. Our living room has laminate and is laid on top of dri-core, a underlayment that is held off the concrete for any water issues. I could do this, but then what type of floor? I really don't want carpet in this room, so any suggestions?

 

[KoleTang]

What about that garage floor epoxy that car enthusiasts use?

 

[rayn]

What about that garage floor epoxy that car enthusiasts use?

That is the paint I am referring to. Once just painted with the chips, and once painted with chips and the clear coat over the top. Neither lasted in this environment.

 

[Jimbo662]

I used the faux hardwood vinyl strips. Really easy to clean up.

 

[KoleTang]

Ah. I'm not very familiar in this area, but here is a link that may be helpful.

Problems with Epoxy Garage Floor Coating Peeling | Today's Homeowner

 

[saltyphish]

That's odd that stuff is suppose to handle oil, gas, and grease. Guess saltwater is harder on paint.

That is the paint I am referring to. Once just painted with the chips, and once painted with chips and the clear coat over the top. Neither lasted in this environment.

 

[rayn]

saltyfish, that is what I thought too. If it is suppose to hold up to the garage, it should handle my tank room.

KoleTang, I will admit, the second coat was done kinda hurriedly. It was completely scuffed and prepared though. New paint like this doesn't adhear to anything with a gloss to it.

Here is the room, slightly under construction. Also the newest biggest crack and peel so far. Pardon the boxes