Sean Clark
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Have you considered that she really wanted that flooring so possibly the tripped breaker was an inside job??? Just thinking out loud here.
What TIP would you leave someone about the placement of a new aquarium in their home?
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If it wasn’t a risk to the things in the tank, I would secretly hope for this to happen as well. I hate my floors.
steveschuerger
I love Gonis and Euphyllia. Maybe too much
Make sure that 1-it’s in a place that you can enjoy it and have enough room to work around when doing maintenance/water changes etc. around it. 2-see see1. My 30 gallon is on a repurposed computer desk in my study/computer room.
Aquanic
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Make sure the floor can get wet, spills and overflows are inevitable. I set up my tank in the corner at an angle to allow me to get fully behind the tank. I haven’t done this on any of my other tanks, and it has made maintenance easier and helps with accessibility through the tank
gunflintcamper
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I agree with all the comments on leaving space on the sides and behind the tank…for maintenance especially, for keeping walls and floors clean and dry, and to see everything in it better.
I will add that I am super glad we put the first tank in a room that had room for more tanks, because we didn’t know how much we’d love this hobby and how many tanks we would ‘need’.
I will add that I am super glad we put the first tank in a room that had room for more tanks, because we didn’t know how much we’d love this hobby and how many tanks we would ‘need’.
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vlangel
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I learned with my 1st tank that although having an aquarium in the wall like a picture frame is really cool looking, they are hard to maintenance if you have to keep going around the wall.
My last 3 tanks have been in the same spot, right when you walk in the door between the living room and dining room. It gets attention from us and guests.
A plus that I realized later is it is directly over an area in the basement near a cold water line (for RODI) and there is a floor drain there too. So I added a basement sump and make and change water there which is by far the best upgrade I ever did with the tank.
So yes, where my tank is, is perfect!
My last 3 tanks have been in the same spot, right when you walk in the door between the living room and dining room. It gets attention from us and guests.
A plus that I realized later is it is directly over an area in the basement near a cold water line (for RODI) and there is a floor drain there too. So I added a basement sump and make and change water there which is by far the best upgrade I ever did with the tank.
So yes, where my tank is, is perfect!
SteveMM62Reef
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My Aquarium got moved to my Shop Area in
my Basements for a Tiling of the floor. Due to having to replace the roof and siding, still no walls are up. I do have a wall behind where the aquarium space is, just painted it dark ink blue. Space under the Basement stairs, behind this wall. Things are going slow for my 120 build. I’m good to have to refinish the Stand outside, rather than in my shop area, which has an exhaust for fumes.
my Basements for a Tiling of the floor. Due to having to replace the roof and siding, still no walls are up. I do have a wall behind where the aquarium space is, just painted it dark ink blue. Space under the Basement stairs, behind this wall. Things are going slow for my 120 build. I’m good to have to refinish the Stand outside, rather than in my shop area, which has an exhaust for fumes.
HaveFishWillTravel
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Not against a window or in a narrow hallway, but as revhtree suggested, somewhere that is near a family area that everyone can enjoy it. Also, easily accessible for maintenance. It needs to be on a separate circuit that has enough amperage to support the aquarium and equipment.When considering an aquarium for your home one of the biggest decisions you have to make is the placement of the aquarium. Where will it go? It's important on many levels but here is one tip from me:
TIP: You want to place the aquarium where it can be enjoyed by the family and easily accessible. An aquarium that is placed in an inconspicuous area is often overlooked, unmaintained and usually ends in it being an eye-sore and is promptly decommissioned.
What TIP would you leave someone about the placement of a new aquarium in their home? (write your response as a tip)
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HaveFishWillTravel
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Fishes love attention! Many of them love interaction with their humans.I learned with my 1st tank that although having an aquarium in the wall like a picture frame is really cool looking, they are hard to maintenance if you have to keep going around the wall.
My last 3 tanks have been in the same spot, right when you walk in the door between the living room and dining room. It gets attention from us and guests.
A plus that I realized later is it is directly over an area in the basement near a cold water line (for RODI) and there is a floor drain there too. So I added a basement sump and make and change water there which is by far the best upgrade I ever did with the tank.
So yes, where my tank is, is perfect!
Vnomus
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My tip would be, "No matter where you put the tank, put the sump somewhere else!"... It moves the maintenance, noise, spillages, and clutter elsewhere. Mine's now in the basement and it was the best change I've made. I now have plenty of room for the ever-growing equipment and the Boss is not giving me the evil eye when water hits the concrete floor....
Tank will be a focal point. Set up around it so that it can be enjoyed. Don’t tuck into the spot where the book shelf was. Think of maintenance. Think of the syphon hose accident. Don’t put your amp, receiver, computer, turntable next to it. Understand that salt corrosion is a real thing and any electronics just By sharing the room will be shorter lived.
Think of where you’ll be slopping the 5 gallon buckets of water when you do your water changes.
Watch where the rays of sun came n through the window in the room and remember there are seasonal changes which will cause change.
Think of where you’ll be slopping the 5 gallon buckets of water when you do your water changes.
Watch where the rays of sun came n through the window in the room and remember there are seasonal changes which will cause change.
Perfect spot.
I'm so use to putting tanks against a wall, my next big tank i want to be able to get access to it from any direction 360° around the tank for any maintenance or issues that pop up, it kinda drives me nuts having limited access to do simple things let alone if I had to change some plumbing or the overflow.
I think having it in a good spot it's always seen and enjoyed, and unlimited access to the entire tank will be my next "must haves" in an aquarium set up.
I think having it in a good spot it's always seen and enjoyed, and unlimited access to the entire tank will be my next "must haves" in an aquarium set up.
Is that right next to you hvac return, I run a dehumidifier down to 45%, I use to have a tank next to a return like that open top, and it made my whole house humid. I now run 2 dehumidifiers next to both tanks and it forces evaporation, I push evaporation as hard as I can..Perfect spot.
Good looking tank its beautiful!
Your right, I'm thinking low is the way to go, I use a ladder everytime, and its getting old..
Koh23
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Not really, but it was only place, so.....
I have to manage with things i have....
First idea was to do a tank in wall, with room in back, for access the tank, cleaning, etc, so that only thing in living room u see is glass wall, aka - reef.....
I had the wall, i had the back room, big enough for everything, with water drain, water line, plenty room.....
Only thing i didn't have is way to punch a hole in that wall, without risking structural integrity of house, cost of reinforcements, and everything needed to get things this way was enormous, so....
I settled with classic tank on wall, on only suitable location.....
I have to manage with things i have....
First idea was to do a tank in wall, with room in back, for access the tank, cleaning, etc, so that only thing in living room u see is glass wall, aka - reef.....
I had the wall, i had the back room, big enough for everything, with water drain, water line, plenty room.....
Only thing i didn't have is way to punch a hole in that wall, without risking structural integrity of house, cost of reinforcements, and everything needed to get things this way was enormous, so....
I settled with classic tank on wall, on only suitable location.....
Burray
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Mine is in our family room, right by the kitchen away from a window. It's an open space where we spend most of our time and can enjoy it all day everyday. During the summer it gets hot so away from the windows.
Black Ghost
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I have mine in room with no windows centered in archway between two bookcases. 125salt I will send pics soon.Haha, funny this came up. So we are re doing our living room, and kitchen...and my Fiance wants me to move my tank because she wants to expand the kitchen and put a bar nook there.... I dont want to move it because I like seeing it when I watch TV....but she wants it moved behind the couch.... Happy Wife happy life.
