[FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, lucida grande, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Alright, this is a very ahead of the curve feeling out for things. I likely wont even start to have my stand built for another month or three. I need to get some lizards sold, and probably get rid of this 50 square foot monster desk or figure out how to cut it down to size. (As heavy as it is not a bad idea to ditch the extra weight)
Fish and Craigar pointed out some potential issues for my room where I'd like the tank. Mainly against the outer support wall by the windows. And remove the duct beneath to run the pipes. It doesn't get direct light so no algae issues. Bigger thing was fear of humidity.
I'm hoping it won't be so bad as mentioned. I need to make sure the window drains are good and clear, and another forum has provided the solution of foil backed rigid foam board for a seal and do plywood or something followed by a massive "fat head" wall sticker over it. I might opt to try and paint it over and lightly trace the window outline so I can remove later. But ideally this will be good for 20+ years. (Fear is if I have to sell house for any reason.) So right now conundrum is if it will be as bad as feared, and if so, what's best way to aesthetically make the windows look good but protect them too. Hanging a plastic sheet won't cut it.
I'm hoping though it's not that bad between a basement sump, and possibly running dehumidifier or fans (maybe an extra pot grow style fan in the other duct). Has a double door opening so I'd think airflow into vaulted living room would also be good? Other thing was to maybe just put it 1.5 to 2 feet away from the wall. But I was also lead to believe for a support wall that would be possibly bad? (Shear forces maybe?) Fish/Craigar already mentioned doing 2 metal joists with a 4x4 across them. I am certainly going to be doing some work on the floor but that's for another thread. I've also seen a hood suggested, but I think I'd rather not, or if I did, it's going to be a pulley based floating one so it doesn't hinder me as much working with tank.
My other option, though I am not thrilled is using the opposite wall. But very against it due to no vent. Wife doesn't like idea of cutting into the floor even if it is really just pulling up laminate and floor boards. Which as far as those go I think I've given up on trying to protect them from the stand? I don't want to try to mix tile and laminate, I'm not that handy at all and would be kinda costly I think to do. I did see one suggestion of non permeable barrier + 3/4 marine plywood underneath stand might save it from impressions? Unsure if that's bad for creating leveling or flexing issues.
I've attached the stand design I think I want to go with steel wise. Basically that look except it's not rimless. [/FONT]
Any input? Sadly, I've gotten great response on my local gun and a gaming forum, nothing on RC.
Fish and Craigar pointed out some potential issues for my room where I'd like the tank. Mainly against the outer support wall by the windows. And remove the duct beneath to run the pipes. It doesn't get direct light so no algae issues. Bigger thing was fear of humidity.
I'm hoping it won't be so bad as mentioned. I need to make sure the window drains are good and clear, and another forum has provided the solution of foil backed rigid foam board for a seal and do plywood or something followed by a massive "fat head" wall sticker over it. I might opt to try and paint it over and lightly trace the window outline so I can remove later. But ideally this will be good for 20+ years. (Fear is if I have to sell house for any reason.) So right now conundrum is if it will be as bad as feared, and if so, what's best way to aesthetically make the windows look good but protect them too. Hanging a plastic sheet won't cut it.
I'm hoping though it's not that bad between a basement sump, and possibly running dehumidifier or fans (maybe an extra pot grow style fan in the other duct). Has a double door opening so I'd think airflow into vaulted living room would also be good? Other thing was to maybe just put it 1.5 to 2 feet away from the wall. But I was also lead to believe for a support wall that would be possibly bad? (Shear forces maybe?) Fish/Craigar already mentioned doing 2 metal joists with a 4x4 across them. I am certainly going to be doing some work on the floor but that's for another thread. I've also seen a hood suggested, but I think I'd rather not, or if I did, it's going to be a pulley based floating one so it doesn't hinder me as much working with tank.
My other option, though I am not thrilled is using the opposite wall. But very against it due to no vent. Wife doesn't like idea of cutting into the floor even if it is really just pulling up laminate and floor boards. Which as far as those go I think I've given up on trying to protect them from the stand? I don't want to try to mix tile and laminate, I'm not that handy at all and would be kinda costly I think to do. I did see one suggestion of non permeable barrier + 3/4 marine plywood underneath stand might save it from impressions? Unsure if that's bad for creating leveling or flexing issues.
I've attached the stand design I think I want to go with steel wise. Basically that look except it's not rimless. [/FONT]
Any input? Sadly, I've gotten great response on my local gun and a gaming forum, nothing on RC.