Contest #1 Nano - New Rock Work

sphelps · #1 02-09-2010, 02:21 PM

The only real problem with your layout is visibility. You won't see it from your living space, it's pretty much in a hallway so really it's not much different from being hidden in a closet. I'd have a hard time enjoying a tank in that type of location.

I like this better

Tank might be a little big but the location works better even if the tank is not as wide.

Also with the fish room being rather small consider keeping the sump under the tank to free up some space in the room. This way you'll have more room for electrical, water change buckets, RO filter, and even a laundry sink.

superduperwesman · #2 02-10-2010, 07:03 PM

Yeah I know what you're saying about the hallway location. I know it's not ideal but the house isn't that big so I need the space for other stuff like workout equipment or eventually the kids toys... very distant future ahah. Plus that tank you drew is HUGE ahah I know that space isn't that big but that's a big tank to fill it ahah

sphelps · #3 02-10-2010, 08:47 PM

The size of the tank in the picture was kind of my idea of a joke but the location is still good.

You really gotta sit down and think about what you want from this tank, that is if you're actually going to do it. A 6 foot tank no matter how you do it is probably going to cost more than your TV or any piece of art work you put up. If all you're looking for is something to work on as a hobby in your spare time then location isn't that important but if your main goal is to ultimately have something nice to look at then location is key. The main thing I like about my tank is sitting back and looking at it, nothing else compares to how relaxing and beautiful it is to me. That's why when I put my tank up I didn't care that it was a little intrusive and took up living space. I just wanted it where I spend most of my time so I could actually enjoy the fruits of my labor. I think most reefers will agree.

If space is limited then reexamine the size of the tank. A four foot tank will fit better in more locations and ultimately take up less space. I think you have a lot more better options for placement than the hallway. You could even do an in wall setup like this:

I'd bet this would better in every way. It doesn't take up living space, only storage which could be made up with a closet in the hallway or under the stairs. It's also close to the water heater which I believes means a floor drain is close. It's also be easier to light and maintain since it'll be closer to the 4 foot mark.

Something to think about at least.

superduperwesman · #4 02-11-2010, 07:12 PM

Might have to re think my plan? Kinda weird to have the tank behind you 90% of the time and I did kinda like it in the hallway so future kids / nieces and nephews won't break it if playing mini stick hockey or something?

sphelps · #5 02-11-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by superduperwesman

Might have to re think my plan? Kinda weird to have the tank behind you 90% of the time and I did kinda like it in the hallway so future kids / nieces and nephews won't break it if playing mini stick hockey or something?

Well at least it would be in the room and it would depend on how the rest of the room is laid out. So are you going to have TV down there? I would think that would be just as likely to get broken. If you were that concerned though you could always use plastic or even tempered glass for additional impact strength. But you may be surprised how strong tanks can be, I remember some careless douche smashed a wii remote pretty darn hard against my old tank and it didn't break

superduperwesman · #6 02-11-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Well at least it would be in the room and it would depend on how the rest of the room is laid out. So are you going to have TV down there? I would think that would be just as likely to get broken. If you were that concerned though you could always use plastic or even tempered glass for additional impact strength. But you may be surprised how strong tanks can be, I remember some careless douche smashed a wii remote pretty darn hard against my old tank and it didn't break

Yeah I'd like to put a huge projector screen down there that rolls up behind the engineered beam that's down there. Another effective use of otherwise useless space

oh yeah ahah. I totally forgot about that. Man I hit that thing so hard I thought I broke my hand... but only broke the remote. Cost me $50 ahaha

sphelps · #7 02-12-2010, 01:24 AM

Yeah that was pretty funny........ the hand I mean.