Fish Room Construction Ideas

mseepman · #1 10-25-2011, 08:36 PM

Excellent thread guys...I was going to ask this exact question soon myself.

I've heard many times to put the electrical plugs high so no fear of water issues or drip loops.

FishyFishy! · #2 10-25-2011, 11:38 PM

I tried to start a thread like this a while ago with pictures but it died!

People should post some pics of their fishrooms, or semi-constructed fishrooms.

I am also building an odd one and am always looking for ideas.

Lampshade · #3 10-26-2011, 12:31 AM

One thing i wish I had in mine. Emergency floor drain. My stand's built to hold some good size leaks, but... if something bad happened, I"d be replacing a lot of floor and drywall.

spawn · #4 10-26-2011, 01:14 AM

I'm gonna build a damn in mine epoxied in which will aid in a direct route to the floor drain, which is only 36" away

Aquatek · #5 10-26-2011, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

I tried to start a thread like this a while ago with pictures but it died!

People should post some pics of their fishrooms, or semi-constructed fishrooms.

I am also building an odd one and am always looking for ideas.

Let's get some pictures going for sure. They are worth a thousand words after all.

wickedfrags · #6 10-26-2011, 12:05 PM

I would consider running all your electrical wire inside 1/2" or larger PVC...same with your electrical outlets, used for outside use typically. If you use metal they will likely rust and salt creep may appear over time.

Baldy · #7 10-26-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

I would consider running all your electrical wire inside 1/2" or larger PVC...same with your electrical outlets, used for outside use typically. If you use metal they will likely rust and salt creep may appear over time.

if you have to surface mount, definitely. but if its within drywall, not needed

lastlight · #8 10-28-2011, 07:35 AM

Photo dump from my build thread:

Hustler · #9 10-26-2011, 01:59 AM

As for vents.... Air exchanger... drawing both on a humidity sensor..... Best bet for sure....
As for wood shelves.... Steel is almost the same price if you have a welder friend and way way more stable....
Heres a 180 rack i built for myself in my basement/X fishroom lol

Dual 180's with a 100 gallon sump... worked amazing