Sump room pics

[jerl77]

Got the ok to upgrade and I am taking a room in the basement as my sump room the room is 10x10 looking to get some ideas on how to set the room up let see your sump room


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[revhtree Verified Admin]

I would like to see these as well.

 

[kevin78]

I have roughly an 6' x 11'. I'm actually in the process of redoing it so I'll post some before and after pics. Its hard to get some quality pics because of the size of the room.

 

[lpslover]

Lucky! I will be looking forward to seeing these pics too. I know if I were to build one I would want:

- Adjustable shelving everywhere. There is never enough space for phyto/rotifer/artemia cultures, supply and equipment storage, dosing pumps, monitoring
systems, and on the list goes.
- A mini fridge with a freezer so I didn't have to keep fighting battles with the family over phyto, aminos and frozen mysis communing with the groceries.
- A big counter with a two section sink on one end. Because I'm always needing somewhere to soak/wash/spray something off. Actually on that line of
thinking, a sealed floor with a floor drain and a hose bib may not be a bad idea. Expensive, but it would be nice.
- The RO/DI system and saltwater mixing/holding container elevated over the sump with a spout on the bottom so I could just open the spout when I was
ready to add freshly mixed water rather than having to haul buckets or deal with pumps.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Looks cool, I wish that I had more wall space in mine, the oil tank fills a wall.

 

[cdness]

One day...

 

[kevin78]

Another thing you might want to do is seal the room just in case of leaks. I took the 4" sticky trim from Menards and siliconed to the floor for a nice 4" dam. (Tarkett Vinyl Quick Stik Self Adhesive Covebase EZ-TRIM 4" x 20' x .080 at Menards) You will still have water seaping out the door should you lose a huge amount of water. If you're lucky the room will be slightly pitched away from the door.


If you have it in an unfinished basement then it doesn't matter.

I do know that after you have a sump room you cant imagine it any other way.

 

[turfster26]

Here you go.....probably one of the best moves I made was creating a basement/maintenance room. The hobby is now a joy compared to what I had under my stand and in my adjacent closet......


HTH

 

[kevin78]

Nice setup turfster26. I know what you're saying about making the hobby a joy. It makes everything from water changes to adding a piece of equipment easier.