School tanks

[islander]

Re: School tanks

Howdy,

We learned the hard way about giving complete even support on the bottom of all tanks.  A few years ago in Mark's room we had a 30 gallon set the top of a metal stand and 20 on the bottom and he has carpet in his room.  Well some how the tank shifted on the metal stand which caused a diagonal crack.  I came home one day and heard water dripping from the cealing fan in the living room and Marks room was just above.  Luckily my wife and the boys were on spring break, it took me two days and alot of odor eater to cover / fix the mess!  :wink: My wife still does not know about the tank leaking through the second floor!

The only way we will dare use metal stands is to make sure there is a 3/4" piece of plywood to set the aquariums on first and help keep the weight even.  later, ken/mark

[szidlon]

Re: School tanks

Well, she'll find out now LOL  

[dblondfemme]

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okay....safety hit me :-)  The tank is draining and I am getting a stand.  All will be well in the world .  I am letting my syphons handle the first part and then I am going to scoop the rest.  Thanks for the concern for me, my house AND my fish.

[fishlady]

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oh reba...we all learn the hard way thru trial and error sometimes.....but at least you have the fortunate ability to correct it before the bad happened.....we all can't be experts unless we've been there done that....that's why all these super nice people are quick with information and suggestions.....i say cuddo's everyone for helping us both learn a good lesson here....for i wouldn't have hesitated to try what she did too....thanks all....and good girl reba.....

[Brownsnoutuk]

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I hate y'all.

I was waiting for the pictures of a ruined floor and cracked tank. ..but you spoiled it now :(

Reba, (4x) 2x4x96 will cost you about $8 plus a pack of 1.5" screws and you got yourself a stand. You can always dress it later on with some 1/2" ply.

[Brownsnoutuk]

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I just noticed, at least she had a drainage point right in front of the tank.(a/c vent)

[dblondfemme]

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lol a tub around the corner doesn't hurt for draining the appropriate way lol

[Brownsnoutuk]

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I was talking about it draining while you were at school :P

[loopy119]

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Awww... that's wrong....

Rebekah

[dblondfemme]

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At school I have sinks next to the tanks.  The big tank is at home....that is MY A/C vent lol. At school the water will just go to the first floor. *shrugs* hmmmmm the teacher under me isn't the most pleasant person in the world....might make her lighten up a bit.
The big tank is 3/4 empty so it will be a little bit lighter to move.  I'll scoop the rest out tomorrow