New Stand, Sump on Floor or Supports?

[Hugh Mann]

Building a new stand for my 230 gallon. Sump is going to sit under the stand. I am just wondering if it’s okay to have it sit on the floor, or if I should have it up on supports like 2x4s or something.

 

[jtichenor]

The floor is fine IF it can handle long term water exposure (like vinyl). Water will get trapped under the sump and ruin carpet or wood floors. The safest thing to do is to prop it up on something so that water can dry underneath it.

 

[Hugh Mann]

The floor is fine IF it can handle long term water exposure (like vinyl). Water will get trapped under the sump and ruin carpet or wood floors. The safest thing to do is to prop it up on something so that water can dry underneath it.

Noted. Thank you. I haven’t fully decided on where to put it yet, but the floor material is either wood or concrete, so probably a good idea to have it raised.

 

[fishguy242]

raised ,just to help with temp in winter...

 

[HB AL]

I've done it both ways, propped up a bit is better if a decent spill occurs, especially as I get wiser

 

[Greg P]

Building a new stand for my 230 gallon. Sump is going to sit under the stand. I am just wondering if it’s okay to have it sit on the floor, or if I should have it up on supports like 2x4s or something.

What is your current floor?
Is it a concrete floor, main wood floor, basement, .... ??

 

[Hugh Mann]

What is your current floor?
Is it a concrete floor, main wood floor, basement, .... ??

Depends on where I end up deciding to put it. Will either be concrete in my basement, or vinyl upstairs.

 

[ZoWhat]

Building a new stand for my 230 gallon. Sump is going to sit under the stand. I am just wondering if it’s okay to have it sit on the floor, or if I should have it up on supports like 2x4s or something.

You need to do some math...
SW is about 8.6lbs per gallon

230g is roughly 2,000lbs alone not including tank, rock etc

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[Projects with Sam]

I have 1/2"x1/2" hardwood that I polyurethaned to lay-down under my sump. 3 strips, lengthwise for acrylic (sides & middle). My old freshwater sump, glass, just had them on the ends.