Keeping Large Tank on Wooden Floor
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you can get some fakey linoleum flooring under it... they have some that are floating floors, and you can make like a mat... you can put the tank on top of that, and it will protect the floor... since it's waterproof...
that's what i put in my living room... because i knew i was going to get back into the hobby... i got this textured style, and it looks like super old wood... anyways... my other rooms have real wood... LOL... when broke down my old tank, it was ruined where the tank was... so i replaced it with this one... it sucks, and is cheap, but the dog can't scratch it up, and the water won't destroy it either...
that's what i put in my living room... because i knew i was going to get back into the hobby... i got this textured style, and it looks like super old wood... anyways... my other rooms have real wood... LOL... when broke down my old tank, it was ruined where the tank was... so i replaced it with this one... it sucks, and is cheap, but the dog can't scratch it up, and the water won't destroy it either...
and what [MENTION=2546]gumbii[/MENTION] saidjust a thought but look up this stuff called Armaflex, its a rubberized foam we use for insulation in sanitary equipment that is great material and it is mold and fire resistant and made to be in areas where liquid, heat, and low ventilation is an issue without rotting. It also is a great padding material and can get it in multiple thicknesses, I used it for a pad under my tank before I set it and it works great without worries about mold or holding water from spills. I don't know how well it will work for ya on the floor but might be an idea to look it up and check it out might work out, If you do let me know how it works. If I wasn't so far I would give you a sheet I have a few sheets here at the house.
I had my 150 gal on my engineered hardwood floor for almost a year and had no issues at all. Left no marks at all. I built the stand though and The stand had 4x4s in the corners and 2x4s running lengthwise. I wouldn't trust a metal stand with the adjustable feet though. My stands weight was distributed all around the base. Those little small feet would be a problem.
Is the floor elevated or built on the slab? I have elevated floors and just had someone out to reinforce the floors. Turns out my tank now is only supported by one joist. That's why it was kind of bouncy if you walked next to it. Now that bounce is gone, and I am ready for my new tank.
I'm also looking at putting down an equipment mat under the tank to avoid getting the floors wet. I was looking at the mat used for treadmills and such.
I'm also looking at putting down an equipment mat under the tank to avoid getting the floors wet. I was looking at the mat used for treadmills and such.
I don't think legs can handle 1000 lb of weight depending on the material. I wouldn't do carpet either. That's just going to act as a sponge and keep moisture there longer for the wood to absorb water. I used tub liner on my floor. Silicones the edge where it meets the wall to prevent water from getting under it. And used super duck tape on the side away from the edge. I just wipe any dripping right away to help prevent seepage . not sure if its going to work. But the tub liner is super thick and is made to hold water. So my only worries is around the edges. You can even run it up the wall a few inches if you want if its not visible behind the tank. Home depot. ,5$ a foot. Other wise. That looks like real wood so as long as its not a ton of water it might not puff up. May lose color.
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Looked little closer and it looks like laminate. If its good laminate you'll have little warp. My current laminate layed over real wood sucks balls. A little drop of anything over night makes it puff up. My old laminate was so good. Had a 150 for 1.5 years and mNy big spill accidents. Took the tank down And there was water everywhere down there. Barely warped. And bRely noticed Anything. Id do tub liner for sure if its laminate.
3/4" plywood.
I had a 120 gallon on engineered flooring that had a pattern to it, it was not a completely flat floor. I cut a piece of 3/4" plywood the exact size of my stand. It spreads out the load from your tank. When I moved my tank a year or two later there floor looked exactly like it did before I put the tank in.
I had a 120 gallon on engineered flooring that had a pattern to it, it was not a completely flat floor. I cut a piece of 3/4" plywood the exact size of my stand. It spreads out the load from your tank. When I moved my tank a year or two later there floor looked exactly like it did before I put the tank in.
I wish I had thought of this when I built mine. I did put a rug underneath, but with the craptacular laminate floors in my rental it would have been better to be able to just clean underneath.
Someone above had mentioned getting insurance, and I would highly recommend it. 100 gallons of water can do some damage. I pay around $30 a month for both liability (protect the property from me, as well as protect me from theives etc) AND earthquake (protect my stuff and reimburse me for loss of use). Might be able to find it cheaper, but I went with State Farm to have an agent instead of Geico or something online.
Someone above had mentioned getting insurance, and I would highly recommend it. 100 gallons of water can do some damage. I pay around $30 a month for both liability (protect the property from me, as well as protect me from theives etc) AND earthquake (protect my stuff and reimburse me for loss of use). Might be able to find it cheaper, but I went with State Farm to have an agent instead of Geico or something online.
This is what I was thinking. I have my 100 over some artificial wood flooring. We spent thousands to have it put in and it's been one of the worst purchases we've ever made. It swells with the smallest amount of water and never goes back to how it was. I'm super careful with water spilling on the floor. I hate it.
