damn laptop widescreen monitor with crappy resolution!!! just scroll down next time and there's the manage attachment button!! stupid stupid noob user!!! thanks sashimi.
dave
dave
basement design ( sketchup pics )
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Hey Buckeye, I see you got it uploaded.
Here's the link to my tank build if you're interested.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378870
Here's the link to my tank build if you're interested.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378870
sashimimaster;5011624; said:
i read that thread before. it went over my head once you and egon started talking about flows and line sizes. that tank is super impressive. i would have been scared to death to fill that thing. that corner glass seam is awesome.
i can't wait to see the 3 fish it in. i also like the blue more than the black. i think you made the right choice there. good luck with the sump changes. hope they work for you. sorry about the loss of you cam!dave
msjinkzd;5013342; said:
it's so good that i found this site. i had no plans for mold / moisture. i figured once the basement was finished it would just kind of hold like the rest of the house but be a little cooler. off the bottom of the posted pic is a small mech room where my furnace and hot water heater are. i could easily put a small dehum unit it there if i need it. from your question it sounds like i will. i never even thought of it. would tanks with lids really add that much humidity to the room?
the ceiling is currently the beams / rafters / floor joists to the first floor with ductwork / electrical / and plumbing. the plan is to box the beam with drywall and t-bar / drop ceiling the rest.
i have a regular sink drain plumbed on the wall to the far right ( behind the bar ). it will also be the sink drain for the bar. there is a floor drain by the hot water heater in the small mechanical room. both will be accessable from the tank locations. about 25 - 30 linear feet from furthest tank to floor drain.
please anything i am overlooking ( like room humidity ) put a comment on here. i overstocked my 45 and while thats a small mistake ( yes i am working to fix it ) a poor design on a room could be a huge mistake. thanks.
dave
Yeah, make sure your tank has a lid. Besides keeping the fish in it would hold down evaporation into your house. The last thing you want is a mold problem. I would also prime any exposed wood to minimize moisture absorption.
Water is good for fish not so good for houses......
What are your filtration plans?
Water is good for fish not so good for houses......
What are your filtration plans?
My basement fishroom did not cause a problem for me until I had over 1000g down there (lidded tanks).
I don't think your SO would appreciate people walking in your home and knowing right away that there is a big tank in the basement because it smells like a fishstore/petstore.
I installeda dehumidifier that I have draining to a pump that pumps the waste water directly into my sewer main. It runs maybe once a day (this is with 60+ tanks running) so you may not have that much of an issue.
Thing is, you don't WANT an issue. It wouldn't hurt to invest $100 or so in a small dehumidifier to have out of the way that would prevent issues. I would much rather empty a dehumidifier every few days then figure out what to do about black mold from too much moisture. It can be a serious health risk and is easier to prevent than to treat. Worst case scenario for planning for it is you have one more task each week to empty it and a slight raise in electric bill. The other (maybe a benefit?) thing with dehumidifiers is they add a significant degree of warmth so in teh winter months, can help your tank heaters not have to run as hard.
Otherwise, I would make sure you have a plan for your water drain and fill. That is a lot of volume and if you don't have a sink down there, you will regret it even if its just for maintenance of your filtration media and not necessarily your drain and fill.
I don't think your SO would appreciate people walking in your home and knowing right away that there is a big tank in the basement because it smells like a fishstore/petstore.
I installeda dehumidifier that I have draining to a pump that pumps the waste water directly into my sewer main. It runs maybe once a day (this is with 60+ tanks running) so you may not have that much of an issue.
Thing is, you don't WANT an issue. It wouldn't hurt to invest $100 or so in a small dehumidifier to have out of the way that would prevent issues. I would much rather empty a dehumidifier every few days then figure out what to do about black mold from too much moisture. It can be a serious health risk and is easier to prevent than to treat. Worst case scenario for planning for it is you have one more task each week to empty it and a slight raise in electric bill. The other (maybe a benefit?) thing with dehumidifiers is they add a significant degree of warmth so in teh winter months, can help your tank heaters not have to run as hard.
Otherwise, I would make sure you have a plan for your water drain and fill. That is a lot of volume and if you don't have a sink down there, you will regret it even if its just for maintenance of your filtration media and not necessarily your drain and fill.
