How far to keep tank from Computer

OsiViper · 04/02/2015, 04:38 PM

In the process of upgrading my 14G Biocube to a IM Fusion 40. And my current 14g is behind me when I am working at my computer, so I never really get to see it much if I'm on the computer working. I would rather set my 40 gallon up next to my computer desk so I can watch the fish while I am working.

How far should I keep the tank away from the desk? The computer will be on the opposite side of the tank on the floor. The speakers would only be a couple of inches away and the monitors would be about a foot away.

Is this too close to worry about the water splashing a little bit or bubbles/foam from the water filter coming in contact? or is this fine? I looked for similar pictures with a tank near a computer, but haven't found much.

Jimmyb819 · 04/02/2015, 05:12 PM

what kind of filter?

I do get a bit of bubble splash from the first chamber in my sump so it might be an issue depending on the bubbles/water flow from your filter system. The big thing I'd worry about is the random maintenance issue (siphon hose falling etc.) Spilling water on the computer. I tend to spill water every few days, but maybe I'm clumsier than the average reefer!

AdamNC · 04/02/2015, 06:56 PM

I have my tank right next to my computer desk but the tower is on the other side of the desk. It was next to where the tank was but decided best to move it to the other side for fear of any splashes and/or spills while doing maint to the tank.

d2mini · 04/02/2015, 07:42 PM

My 10g fusion is sitting right on my desk about 2 feet from my computer.

OsiViper · 04/02/2015, 08:25 PM

Well I guess I'll just have to try and see. Really don't wanna put this one behind me where I can't watch.

r-balljunkie · 04/03/2015, 02:30 AM

5 years...inches away...no problems.

ScienceAchieved · 04/03/2015, 05:55 AM

My desk is directly beside my tank, which is open top. my monitor and speaker are about 6" away, my machine's about 2' away under the desk for almost a year without any incident.

Mark426 · 04/03/2015, 06:54 AM

2 years, 1 foot away.....no problems.

Wazzel · 04/03/2015, 08:50 AM

My tanks is about 10 ft from my computer. If I had to guess, in a well ventilated room I suspect you can be as close as you want as long as it is not getting splashed.

Sk8r · 04/03/2015, 09:58 AM

I'm more worried about the speakers disturbing the fish.

OsiViper · 04/03/2015, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8r

I'm more worried about the speakers disturbing the fish.

Yea, I thought about that. But 99.9% of the time I'm using headphones. Rarely use the speakers.

tkeracer619 · 04/03/2015, 02:01 PM

I have a rather large amount of stereo equipment. Fish don't seem to even notice. Now when my buddy had a 700g in the middle of a dance club it was a different story.

04/02/2015, 04:38 PM	#1
OsiViper Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Farmington, NM Posts: 738	How far to keep tank from Computer In the process of upgrading my 14G Biocube to a IM Fusion 40. And my current 14g is behind me when I am working at my computer, so I never really get to see it much if I'm on the computer working. I would rather set my 40 gallon up next to my computer desk so I can watch the fish while I am working. How far should I keep the tank away from the desk? The computer will be on the opposite side of the tank on the floor. The speakers would only be a couple of inches away and the monitors would be about a foot away. Is this too close to worry about the water splashing a little bit or bubbles/foam from the water filter coming in contact? or is this fine? I looked for similar pictures with a tank near a computer, but haven't found much.

04/02/2015, 07:42 PM	#4
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	My 10g fusion is sitting right on my desk about 2 feet from my computer. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

04/03/2015, 02:30 AM	#6
r-balljunkie Registered Reefer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,059	5 years...inches away...no problems. __________________ ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ 58G Oceanic Illuminata rimless with GH overflow , Mazarra LED x 3, Tunze 6095 x 2, Eheim 1260, BM-180 skimmer, TLF reactors, Apex LT .

04/03/2015, 08:50 AM	#9
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	My tanks is about 10 ft from my computer. If I had to guess, in a well ventilated room I suspect you can be as close as you want as long as it is not getting splashed. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

04/03/2015, 09:58 AM	#10
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I'm more worried about the speakers disturbing the fish. __________________ 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%.

04/02/2015, 05:12 PM	#2
Jimmyb819 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 13	what kind of filter? I do get a bit of bubble splash from the first chamber in my sump so it might be an issue depending on the bubbles/water flow from your filter system. The big thing I'd worry about is the random maintenance issue (siphon hose falling etc.) Spilling water on the computer. I tend to spill water every few days, but maybe I'm clumsier than the average reefer!

04/02/2015, 06:56 PM	#3
AdamNC Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 849	I have my tank right next to my computer desk but the tower is on the other side of the desk. It was next to where the tank was but decided best to move it to the other side for fear of any splashes and/or spills while doing maint to the tank.

04/02/2015, 08:25 PM	#5
OsiViper Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Farmington, NM Posts: 738	Well I guess I'll just have to try and see. Really don't wanna put this one behind me where I can't watch.

04/03/2015, 05:55 AM	#7
ScienceAchieved Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 102	My desk is directly beside my tank, which is open top. my monitor and speaker are about 6" away, my machine's about 2' away under the desk for almost a year without any incident.

04/03/2015, 06:54 AM	#8
Mark426 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,479	2 years, 1 foot away.....no problems.

04/03/2015, 02:01 PM	#12
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I have a rather large amount of stereo equipment. Fish don't seem to even notice. Now when my buddy had a 700g in the middle of a dance club it was a different story. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.