Question stain floors

[BYU]

anyone with sps/acro tanks redo /stain wood floors
if so any tips
wife wants floors done my tank is in the living room but i’m afraid of the fumes
sps dominant tank which are always finicky
tank is in wall which i can open the tops

 

[ducati335i]

I’m not sure but I heard it does affect. They also have water based but not sure if it’s as good. I can’t confirm on either ?

 

[charliethetuna88]

I had mine done 2 years ago ..if your using oil based which is the best to use .be prepared for a very strong smell .I have my tank in the basement and I stood in the basement while it was done upstairs and I was very nervous.it stunk I had to almost leave but I couldn't leave the tank lol.. everything made it but I was shitting...maybe it's time for the upgrade buddy just another reason for it .

 

[BYU]

I had mine done 2 years ago ..if your using oil based which is the best to use .be prepared for a very strong smell .I have my tank in the basement and I stood in the basement while it was done upstairs and I was very nervous.it stunk I had to almost leave but I couldn't leave the tank lol.. everything made it but I was shitting...maybe it's time for the upgrade buddy just another reason for it .

i’ve heard oil is better
i also heard it’s a very strong smell
mine will be in the same room
still contemplating whether to upgrade and do floors at the same time
but it’s a huge project

 

[nanoreefer22]

I’ve done water based with a tank in the house. The entire level was sanded, stained and water base sealed. Tank didn’t miss a beat.

 

[homegrowncichlid]

If I recall from my old apartment floor job and research, water based stains and poly doesn't have noticeable odors. Even if there was, the 2 foot diameter floor fans they use should vent pretty well except for that last top coat, which is nice and shiny (needs to be dust free). I use polyacrylic for work working, it doesn't have odors. As for durability, I think water based poly needed twice as many coats to match oil based. (higher labor costs). I vaguely remember talking to the floor guy about it when he did the job and remember I was able to inspect it that same evening, (though I couldn't walk in).
If you do it, there's going to be saw dust all over the place.

 

[LongIslandPetVet]

Make sure you take the bird out of the house also

 

[mellotang]

Give a bunch of frags out in case you crash so at least you can get some corals back if you crash

 

[Jamesmost]

I got floors cmn up soon as well,,, but tank downstairs, gonna tape off the downstairs....

Im even weary using my fireplace, same room as tank,,,
So far no issues

 

[ducati335i]

Maybe seal the tank where it’s getting done? Then let it “breathe” if the sunpe
Is elsewhere? Open up all windows and have fans as well?

 

[BYU]

i can seal the front a little but the back is open to get ventilation
also how long before it’s safe to go back in the house

 

[MIKE NY]

I had it done years ago and the tank didn’t miss a beat. Firstly it was done in the spring when the weather was warm, but not hot so all the windows were opened with fans constantly blowing in fresh air. The tank was covered with just the back open for ventilation. My filtration is down in my basement where I doubled up my carbon and changed it every day for a couple of days. Also with the room window opened with a fan. I also did a big water change after....and of course the spot underneath wasn’t done so I just upgraded with a larger tank over it...LOL


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