Ultimate Fish Room designs/locations

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Originally Posted by bigmac

Basically what I'm requesting opinions on is:
1. What is your idea of a perfect fish room? Please include any details/pictures/wish list equipment.

2. If this house is purchased, there is an opportunity to have the tank on the main floor utilizing the "formal dining room". Obviously I would have the builder enclose this space with moisture resistant drywall. There is a window for ventilation and I would ask the builder to reinforce the floor. My question is should I consider this as an option? My preference is to have the tank/fish room in the basement for floor strength, heat issues, etc. however there wouldn't be any plans of finishing the basement anytime soon. My family loves my tank and I would like to display it accordingly; but they hate the occasional smells from feeding time, skimmate, etc. I would also be able to utilize the basement floor drain if it was located in the basement; not to mention I wouldn't be constantly worried about water spillage on hardwood. Suggestions?

It would take 2 or 3 pages to address this fully.

So you can wall off the formal dining room to put a tank in-wall???.

Most important in my view;

Floor drain
Utility Tub
Water in and out
Additional Electrical (GFI)
Ventilation to outside

I would recommend basement sump (heat, mess, smell, aesthetics)

I will add more as time opens up.

An early congrats on the new house.
Kevin