Impact of Saltwater on house

[4Fish]

Have you have wondered the impact a reef tank has on house? From a plumbing perspective, and just having salt spray and creep in the house. I am sure things that I cannot even see are rusting out. Sometimes I wonder if going fresh water is just easier, cheaper and safer!

 

[Paul B]

My reef has been in the same place, in a wall in my home since 1979. No rot or rust yet.

 

[edd]

salt doesnt evaporate , only water. salt creep stays close to tank.
with a large tank you need good air circulation in the home, or you might have mold issues. i did with a 300 evporating 3 gal a day.

 

[marrone]

Mr 10,000, who built a 10,000 gal tank in his basement, had problems with the evaporation to the point that he had to remove the tank, as all the evaporation was rotten away his house.

 

[Reef Reaper]

If you maintain the tank properly and keep it clean then there is absolutely no impact on the house. The only indication that there is a salt water tank is the bluest glow from your light. Fresh water tank is only cheaper.

 

[sunny]

You need to watch humidity if you have a fish room. I use a dehumidifier in my fish room and it removes 5 gallons of water every week.

So I guess if I do not have the dehumidifier then I will have too much dampness in the fish room.

Just to put it into prospective, I have around 225G of saltwater in the basement and that is the only part of my basement that is not finished.

Sunny

 

[tttony]

Reality is if your skimmer / sump overflow more than a few times , salt water does more damage to your house than fresh ,drywall screws , and baseboard radiator,ect!

 

[Camer25]

I've had my tanks in the same spot for the past 10+ years and the only issue is the baseboard behind it is a bit rusty in some spots. Probably from splashing accidentally.

 

[duke62]

I feel bad for people living by the ocean

 

[Chefjpaul]

I feel bad for people living by the ocean

Awesome.

 

[clasystems]

I disagree with the salt not being in the air comment. I have a heat pump water heater across the room from my tank. It pulls in air from the room to heat the house water. After 2 years coil fins corroded to a point of disintegration. I replaced coil, removed the tank and now 3yrs later nothing wrong with coils. There is without a doubt salt moving around in the air. The coils were built to handle humidity as they sit on top of a drip tray, just not salty humidity.

 

[Trio91]

in the event something goes wrong, i think having an angry wife would be the only impact Id be concerned about

which is why i keep mine in the basement next to my sump well

 

[thirty6]

in the event something goes wrong, i think having an angry wife would be the only impact Id be concerned about

which is why i keep mine in the basement next to my sump well

Dealt with this Saturday and Sunday. A heater malfunction caused a burning smell and I got "that" look

All is good, tragedy aboided

 

[Trio91]

Dealt with this Saturday and Sunday. A heater malfunction caused a burning smell and I got "that" look

All is good, tragedy aboided

that evil eye? (LOL) yeah i know what that look iz....sends the chillz down your spine and makes you re-evaluate certain situations....i find myself thinking 2x before i make any tank related decisions now