protecting hardwood floors

[tiger15]

The only way to be 100% flood proof is to not keep fish lol

No, you can have fish in the basement, as most fish rooms are located.

I have two big tanks, a 75 and 125, on 2nd floor living area. So I have zero tolerance of flooding. You can implement operational precautions or design to contain minor spills, but not flooding from major leak or slow leak overnight or vacation.

I will pay attention to design first. Avoid filtration system that has design vulnerability such as external plumbing that can leak. Avoid buying used big tanks even at bargain price.

Next, pay attention to WC. A 5 min overfill can dump a lot of water. I do 75% WC weekly on my upstairs tanks, so the risk is high. I use a timer to warn against overfilling.

 

[jaws7777]

No, you can have fish in the basement, as most fish rooms are located.

How is the tank flood proof if kept in a basement ?

No, you can have fish in the basement, as most fish rooms are located.


I will pay attention to design first. Avoid filtration system that has design vulnerability such as external plumbing that can leak. Avoid buying used big tanks even at bargain price.

Next, pay attention to WC. A 5 min overfill can dump a lot of water. I do 75% WC weekly on my upstairs tanks, so the risk is high. I use a timer to warn against overfilling.

I agree about the used tanks. Im never comfy with them.

We can plan all we want but in the end stuff happens outside of our control.

Also the bigger the tank the bigger the plans. Your hobs minus the biowheel may work for your set up but for a great deal of others penguins just dont cut it.

There comes a point where tank size dictates filtration. Imo a well thought out sump is just as safe as an hob only much much more versatile.

 

[pescado209]

well this took an unexpected turn lol.

I know I screwed up, my set up was working for about a year no problems till I had a problem now I will change my setup to fix my issue

I was hoping there was some easy way to contain spill. the only way to contain them seem to be ..... don't have any!!.
seems like the best and easiest solutions to the problem I had.

just got back from HD with 2x4 to build a new stand with an open bottom ( current one is all plywood) so that I can at least clean up under the tAnk if something happens again. and also will allow me to upgrade to a sump on this tank since my old stand had to room .

I'm thinking I will silicone all around the stand once it's done to keep water out from under the 2x4 is that's even possible.

only other question, off topic to the original thread ,is. should I make the top box to the exact dimensions of the tank or 1/4 bigger.
foot print of the 150g is 48 1/4 x 24 1/4

thanks for all the help guys

 

[tiger15]

I don’t mean flood proof in basement. I meant flood damage proof or limited.

True, the size of the tank determines the appropriate filtration system. It won’t be practical to run a line of HOBs on huge tank. That said, I run 3 Penguin 370 for my 125, which Is the practical limit of hobs and size of tank on 2nd floor. I have to change filter pads twice a week, it’s a lot of work but still better off than to risk a sump system. For tanks larger than 125, the primary concern is weight, and they belong to basemement, and sump system is the way to go.

 

[squint]

acrylic seems can let loose too, don't kid yourself. I have seen plenty of failures on acrylic tanks. Anyone recall the Tenecor fiascos from several years ago?

They can but some industry insider on another forum posted the failure rates for glass vs. acrylic and acrylic was much better.

Just because acrylic sometimes fails doesn't mean it fails as often as glass (it doesn't).

 

[squint]

Oh yeah, so true. lol

Not true. My sister doesn't keep fish and a leaky supply valve supplying the dishwasher wrecked the cabinets and wood flooring in the kitchen. Insurance took care of it.

 

[RD.]

This thread was about an AC filter that overflowed due to the media clogging, not a glass tank leaking. lol

 

[pescado209]

well I think a good way to end this thread.. after several beers and a couple hours .. I present the skeleton for the 150g
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not sure how ima gonna skin it yet .

 

[jaws7777]

just got back from HD with 2x4 to build a new stand with an open bottom ( current one is all plywood) so that I can at least clean up under the tAnk if something happens again. and also will allow me to upgrade to a sump on this tank since my old stand had to room .

I'm thinking I will silicone all around the stand once it's done to keep water out from under the 2x4 is that's even possible.

only other question, off topic to the original thread ,is. should I make the top box to the exact dimensions of the tank or 1/4 bigger.
foot print of the 150g is 48 1/4 x 24 1/4

thanks for all the help guys

Thats actually a really big improvement. Not being able to clean up a spill is the biggest issue.

DN328 has a tub or some sort of bin under his sump to help with splashes and what not.

In the mean time you can lay a tarp under the tank and equipment/tank

Nothing will be fool proof but a well thought out sump with emergency drains is a safe bet.

 

[jaws7777]

well I think a good way to end this thread.. after several beers and a couple hours .. I present the skeleton for the 150g
d
not sure how ima gonna skin it yet .

View attachment 1301358

Well that was fast.

I just finished a skin for my tank. Took some vinyl flooring glued to masonite and used magnets to attach to the tank stand.


Not perfect but was quick and cheap