Tragedy has struck.... 75 gal flood.
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A full on zap from an electrical unit falling into the tank that's not meant to be in the tank would be much much worse. Think dropping a toaster in the bathtub. Also still doesn't address water running down the power chord to the outlet. In fact on most air pump boxes there are explicit instructions to NOT put it on top of your tank
I'm not trying to be mean, just trying to help people not burn down their houses and such
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Hello; You point is well made. I have, however, placed air pumps higher than tank levels many times over the decades. The thing is to place the pump so that it cannot fall into the tank. I have found several ways to do this depending on the arrangment of my tanks, the walls, shelves or whatever may be available.
A very simple way has been to make a loop in the power chord and hang it on something like a nail. I have also suspended air pumps from rubber bands, but found that the rubber bands break after a time. (Never falling into a tank)
My current setup has an air pump in the basement feeding air to may tank thru a hole in the floor with a long air hose that runs up the wall to about two feet above the tanks and then back down. The power goes off from time to time but my tanks have not drained. I also have sufficent air flow such that I need to bleed off some excess to the fish room and I suspect this help break any suction/siphon as well.
I agree that placing an air pump directly on top of a tank is for those who like to add some risk to the hobby, but above does not have to mean on top.
I get your point and don't think you're trying to be mean. The point to my post was that the mentioned thread was an interesting read. And yes, i understand very well that electricity and water don't mix.....that is why I don't make toast in the bathroom during bath time haha
BTW, I have 2 tanks with air pumps on the glass canopy
Looks like the stand caused the failure. I can see a gap between the stand and tank in the middle. The bottom of glass aquariums need to be fully supported. This could have been avoided by using a styrofoam sheet between the tank and stand.
What gap?
As long as the corners are supported its fine. I had my old 75 on cinder blocks and two 2x4s on each end that tank never busted or leaked. Stryo just help level the tank out just in case the stand or floor is not leveled.
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Definitely wasnt the filter or stand. 100% the airline. I JUST filled it up again, no leaks whatsoever. Got rid of the brown gravel and replaced it with black sand. Currently soaking some driftwood to replace the tacky decorations and fake plants. Up next to be replaced is the background. (changing to solid black).
Im planning a hardscape- rocks and driftwood. Mostly darker colors since my angels are all light colored. Im really excited for the upcoming changes!! Should be ready for my fish to come home in a few days. THANK YOU to everyone for the tips and input!!!
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Im planning a hardscape- rocks and driftwood. Mostly darker colors since my angels are all light colored. Im really excited for the upcoming changes!! Should be ready for my fish to come home in a few days. THANK YOU to everyone for the tips and input!!!
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In that first picture.. I have the same stand. It fits a 50g, 55g, or 75g. I have my 75g on it. I have maybe a half inch left of stand with the width of the 75g. the width of yours on that stand sure looks like a 55g.
Love black sand and planted tank look.
I once had an old type HOB filter with the motor inside of the tank, the loop on top popped off and the filter pumped about 20 gallon straight up and onto the floor... it was in the garage though, so not a big mess.
I once had an old type HOB filter with the motor inside of the tank, the loop on top popped off and the filter pumped about 20 gallon straight up and onto the floor... it was in the garage though, so not a big mess.
