Using bathtub as a stand base

[cmantis]

I want to do a bathtub rack build. My friend says no way but its really the best space to use if I can. I want to put two 33g longs above a 30g sump. The sump would go inside the tub then I was thinking of building a 2x4 or plywood frame to go around the ledge of the tub and build the stand up from that.

What do you think doable or bad idea?

 

[Rob&Gab]

what the heck. How are you gonna shower bro??

 

[bizzarro]

I guess if you have a fish tank to the left of the toilet you wouldn't need a magazine rack anymore.

 

[cmantis]

First of all let me set both of you straight. That is a badet next to the bathtub (b/c Im fancy like that). Also I have two showers the tub shower and a standup right next to it.

B-A-L-L-E-R

 

[bizzarro]

Wow that's all in one room?!

Would you be showing this tank to friends?

 

[edd]

sounds ridiculous to me, who wants to go in the bathroom to see their tanks. but thats me.

 

[cmantis]

Yeh its a huge mob house and I have the master bedroom / bathroom.

 

[TommyP]

I say do it bc I just want to see pictures lol!

 

[usctom]

I say silicone the drains and use that as the sump. I knew some who used there tub to breed fish.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

honestly i would not do it......

 

[Rob&Gab]

@tony, why not? whats your input on why you wouldnt?

 

[Tonyscoots84]

well
1 - i wouldn't want my fish tank in a bathroom.
2 - The metal around the tub will rust
3 - I just don't see it as smart, your wasting a bathtub that could be used to ummmmmmm wash yourself or wouldn't have to wait if someone is in another bathtub
4 - you have company and they want to see your tank setup... You say hey lets go to my bathroom ill show you .. :lol2:
5 - you would have to make sure that drain is completely water tight, most are not...

 

[cmantis]

Tony,

What metal around the tub and why would it rust?

I have a stand up shower right next to the tub (only I use this bathroom).

This will be for clownfish only not a display tank.

I want the drain to not be water tight in case anything leaks

* I am more worried about the weight being supported on the tub.

 

[Marek-S]

If I would be a clown fish - I would like the set up

 

[Marek-S]

It is still a very unusual idea

 

[Marek-S]

Looking from the bright side , you could take a shower and feed you fish at the same time , I bet not to many guys could do that

 

[TommyP]

If you're just going to use the space that you don't use anyway to set up a system just for clowns then I say go for it. It's def different, but that's what this hobby is about. Set up a stand/tank sump etc and just have the tub there as a safety in case anything leaks.

 

[TommyP]

As far as the weight goes though, I would check that obviously.

 

[Koolaidreef]

okay bro you have lost it -_-

 

[Tonyscoots84]

Tony,

What metal around the tub and why would it rust?

I have a stand up shower right next to the tub (only I use this bathroom).

This will be for clownfish only not a display tank.

I want the drain to not be water tight in case anything leaks

* I am more worried about the weight being supported on the tub.

Faucets, drain anything metal around the tub ... Listen this is something you do not want to do. Or something i would never do, I love my home clean organized and no saltwater fish in my bathrooms. (i have 2 full bathrooms with tubs and 1 half bathroom).... plus my wife would prob. beat me to death :lol2: