What to look out for in storage space for tank stand, fish stuff?

CTaylor · 07/11/2021, 01:32 PM

Hi
I will likely need to store my 110 gallon acrylic tank,sump, stand, Ca reactor maybe and some if not all my fish stuff in storage while I look for a new house.

Can I store it in non-temp controlled? It's much less $ of course. WIll this ruin the stand (wood/ I think it's oak).

HOw do you make sure the storage place does not spray for bugs etc... Tank will be cleaned out before re-setting up, but still I'd prefer not have any residue of course.

What else do I need to look out for if anything?

The fish and coral will be in a smaller temporary tank during my transition where I will be staying at in the interim :-D

TY

Sk8r · 07/12/2021, 04:13 PM

I'd seal everything in garbage bags and plastic wrap and I WOULD spring for temp controlled the way heat waves have been hitting, maybe enough to warp or stress that tank or its glue.

SantaMonica · 07/13/2021, 01:52 PM

Could just tape a sheet of plastic on the top of the tank to keep any residue out.

billdogg · 07/14/2021, 10:43 AM

I stored my 150 long in the unheated garage for ~ 6 years while I finished the basement. It was in a corner, on end, and acted as my garden tool holder for the duration. Needless to say, it was a bit dirty after that. I rinsed it well and then filled it with water out in the same garage for a leak free leak test. It then went to the basement and was put into service for another 7 or 8 years until I sold it.

To protect the tank from scratches I would suggest covering it with cardboard (refrigerator boxes?), and don't pack anything too close to it that might fall against and crack it. Pretty much everything else can be put in boxes. I would suggest cleaning everything first - that way when you are ready it'll only need a quick rinse.

CTaylor · 07/17/2021, 12:27 PM

TY for the great responses. I may not have to store it now though. Ideally I'm going to replace it with a larger tank during the move :-D

07/11/2021, 01:32 PM	#1
CTaylor Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,524	What to look out for in storage space for tank stand, fish stuff? Hi I will likely need to store my 110 gallon acrylic tank,sump, stand, Ca reactor maybe and some if not all my fish stuff in storage while I look for a new house. Can I store it in non-temp controlled? It's much less $ of course. WIll this ruin the stand (wood/ I think it's oak). HOw do you make sure the storage place does not spray for bugs etc... Tank will be cleaned out before re-setting up, but still I'd prefer not have any residue of course. What else do I need to look out for if anything? The fish and coral will be in a smaller temporary tank during my transition where I will be staying at in the interim :-D TY

07/12/2021, 04:13 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I'd seal everything in garbage bags and plastic wrap and I WOULD spring for temp controlled the way heat waves have been hitting, maybe enough to warp or stress that tank or its glue. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

07/13/2021, 01:52 PM	#3
SantaMonica Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, California, USA Posts: 2,511	Could just tape a sheet of plastic on the top of the tank to keep any residue out. __________________ Inventor of the easy-to-DIY upflow scrubber, and also the waterfall scrubber that everyone loves to build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1424843

07/14/2021, 10:43 AM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I stored my 150 long in the unheated garage for ~ 6 years while I finished the basement. It was in a corner, on end, and acted as my garden tool holder for the duration. Needless to say, it was a bit dirty after that. I rinsed it well and then filled it with water out in the same garage for a leak free leak test. It then went to the basement and was put into service for another 7 or 8 years until I sold it. To protect the tank from scratches I would suggest covering it with cardboard (refrigerator boxes?), and don't pack anything too close to it that might fall against and crack it. Pretty much everything else can be put in boxes. I would suggest cleaning everything first - that way when you are ready it'll only need a quick rinse. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

07/17/2021, 12:27 PM	#5
CTaylor Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,524	TY for the great responses. I may not have to store it now though. Ideally I'm going to replace it with a larger tank during the move :-D