Sump

[Miah2bzy]

Recently got a new aquarium whose stand has a raised plywood bottom. The plywood has torqued from water damage and the sump will not b level. Can the sump rest on the floor or do I need to replace this part of the stand? It's a 65 gallon display w a 30 gallon sump. Stand has a lot of salt creep on inside and thinking may need to replace it.


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[fishguy69]

If you have the time, replace the damaged stuff so that your sump can stay in the stand. If not just put it next to the tank or something.

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[Craigar]

If the bottom is falling out don't set it up in my opinion your just asking for a disaster I would fix or replace stand so you don't come home to 65 gallons on your floor and fresh. Sushi

 

[Miah2bzy]

If the bottom is falling out don't set it up in my opinion your just asking for a disaster I would fix or replace stand so you don't come home to 65 gallons on your floor and fresh. Sushi

I had priced out lumber and it was $30 to make a new stand. Real simple w 2x4s. Thanks for the input! Will run w fresh water to test for leaks first and themake the new stand.


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[FluidDesigners]

It might not be a bad idea to line the inside of the stand with some plastic sheets or some PVC sheets. Keeps the water off the wood, makes it easy to clean, keeps the salt creep from settling on the wood. Just something we try and do for our clients that keeps the stands looking good!

I had priced out lumber and it was $30 to make a new stand. Real simple w 2x4s. Thanks for the input! Will run w fresh water to test for leaks first and themake the new stand.


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[FinsUp]

It might not be a bad idea to line the inside of the stand with some plastic sheets or some PVC sheets. Keeps the water off the wood, makes it easy to clean, keeps the salt creep from settling on the wood. Just something we try and do for our clients that keeps the stands looking good!

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[zombie]

It might not be a bad idea to line the inside of the stand with some plastic sheets or some PVC sheets. Keeps the water off the wood, makes it easy to clean, keeps the salt creep from settling on the wood. Just something we try and do for our clients that keeps the stands looking good!

The shrink wrap rolls they sell for windows works wonders. It takes a couple tries to get it to seal perfectly against the wood, but if you do it right, it ends up looking like a clear coat of paint on the wood and keeps all of the moisture out. I havent tried it on my stand yet, but it worked wonders for my homemade whelping box to keep puppy pee from seeping into the wood. Clear latex paint works good too.

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[Miah2bzy]

Planning on painting it w a wood sealer for decking. Great ideas thanks!


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[FinsUp]

or maybe West System it? Same sealer they use on boats- 2 part resin, practically indestructible. I'd worry about having to reseal the deck stain/sealer every couple of years.

 

[Cake_Boss]

Since you're redoing it anyways, why not make a route for the water to follow. I'm thinking of a hole drilled in the wood with piping connected to it leading to a drain in case of an overflow. I have no idea of the actual logistics of this or if it's even possible, but it doesn't help to dream :sly:

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[zombie]

That would be possible and not a half bad idea if it had a remote basement sump. Otherwise not practical since water cant flow uphill.

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[Miah2bzy]

That would b possible if it wasn't in the upstairs living room


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[Cake_Boss]

I was thinking it would be easy with a basement.

Without one you'd have to drill an exterior wall. Put a pretty plate on the outside and a check valve to keep the outside... well outside. A galvanised 45* or 90* fitting would give the appearance of a drain on a commercial building.

All this assuming you're in your house not a rental unit.

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That would b possible if it wasn't in the upstairs living room


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If you let me tear up your drywall, I could do this easily. Just saying

 

[J4Style]

I'd agree with doing the work upfront to place the sump in the stand. I routed my 20 gal sump on the floor next to the stand uncovered, although easily manageable, it's exposed and looks less clean.