Storing a tank in the basement?

luvreefs23 · 11/06/2008, 08:22 PM

Im wondering if i have a tank sitting in the basement where its prolly around 50-60 degrees in the winter does that affect the tanks structural integrity? silicone shrinking or would it cause problems once filled? I have my 180 sitting on a piece of 3/4 inch subflooring on top of the basement floor...am i ok?

tewkes · 11/06/2008, 08:40 PM

Not that I'm aware of. I'm sure some warehouses that these things are stored in aren't climate controlled.
I've stored tanks in my garage where it gets below zero at times, and I've seen no ill-effects.

Flipper62 · 11/06/2008, 09:01 PM

Is this a tank that will be empty ??

Or are you saying that you are setting it up in the basement.

Silicone doesn't really shrink. Thats why its used. Silicone sticks to the surface & moves & flexes with the surface. Glass does not expand or contract....so you should not have a problem.

jener8tionx · 11/06/2008, 09:18 PM

I have only seen tanks sitting in Arizona heat in the garage fall to pieces.

Keith A · 11/07/2008, 08:00 AM

Luvreefs 23,

I haven't heard anything regarding the storage temp effecting the tank but I did hear that your not suppose to stand empty tanks on their side (short side down) becuase it can cause the tank to bow a little. I'm not sure if this is true or not and if it is, I'm sure it would take a long time for to really notice anything.

11/06/2008, 08:22 PM	#1
luvreefs23 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 758	Storing a tank in the basement? Im wondering if i have a tank sitting in the basement where its prolly around 50-60 degrees in the winter does that affect the tanks structural integrity? silicone shrinking or would it cause problems once filled? I have my 180 sitting on a piece of 3/4 inch subflooring on top of the basement floor...am i ok?

11/06/2008, 09:01 PM	#3
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	Is this a tank that will be empty ?? Or are you saying that you are setting it up in the basement. Silicone doesn't really shrink. Thats why its used. Silicone sticks to the surface & moves & flexes with the surface. Glass does not expand or contract....so you should not have a problem. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

11/06/2008, 08:40 PM	#2
tewkes Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 334	Not that I'm aware of. I'm sure some warehouses that these things are stored in aren't climate controlled. I've stored tanks in my garage where it gets below zero at times, and I've seen no ill-effects.

11/06/2008, 09:18 PM	#4
jener8tionx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N. Mesa, Az Posts: 524	I have only seen tanks sitting in Arizona heat in the garage fall to pieces.

11/07/2008, 08:00 AM	#5
Keith A Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 253	Luvreefs 23, I haven't heard anything regarding the storage temp effecting the tank but I did hear that your not suppose to stand empty tanks on their side (short side down) becuase it can cause the tank to bow a little. I'm not sure if this is true or not and if it is, I'm sure it would take a long time for to really notice anything.