Can you put a fish tank against a wall that is an outside wall? my mom tells me its got to be on a wall that's otherside is also an inside wall... sorry if thats confusing i culdn't think of good way to word that! also, i've been told that you no longer have to buy a special tank for salt water fish... true?
2007-04-12 14:02:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
You are right, you can put a tank on an outside wall. In fact, if it's over 30 gallons or so you're better off putting it against the outside wall as that is where there is more support for the floor. There is also a center wall in most houses. It would go from one side to the other with few doors in it. That's another good place to put a tank because it has supports under it too. The other kinds of wall is called a partition wall and has no supports under it. It's still ok to put a tank there, just not a really big one.
You are also right that you don't have to have a special tank for saltwater. All tanks can do either salt or fresh.
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2007-04-12 14:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of my fish tanks are against an outside wall and I've never had a problem with it. Actually, placing a tank on the opposite wall, if exposed to alot of sunlight will produce algae which can be harmful to your fish and you'd have to clean the tank more often than if it wasn't exposed to sun...try find an area that doesn't get much sun. And no, you don't need a "special" tank for saltwater fish, though you really shouldn't use a tank that was once used for freshwater fish unless you know 100% for sure that nothing is left from the other fish as some things that are good for freshwater can be fatal to saltwater fish.
2007-04-12 21:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by gorfette 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can put a tank on an outside wall no problems. Any wall really depending on size and weight. A 250-500 gallon may need to be set in specific areas of the home however anything under 75 no worries.
Also no no special tanks for salt water, however if you are placing your new tank which will be salt water on an outside wall be sure to leave at least 10" for clearance. This is not only for any filters, Sterilizers etc. but also to clean the salt residue which will accumulate on th wall behind the tank.
As always, any questions feel free to email
2007-04-12 21:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can put a fish tank anywhere you want. Just be sure it is not in direct sunlight, for various reasons.
I'm thinking the only reason you wouldn't want it on an outside wall is because of temperature reasons??? But with a "permanent" heater and checking your thermometer, all is well. Two of our tanks are against outside walls.
(I'm assuming you have a full set up, lid, light etc...)
No, you don't have to buy a special tank for salt water fish.
Of course they are set up differently, biologically and mechanically... but a tank is a tank.
However, I've heard a lot of good stuff about plexi-glass.
Good luck, have fun, enjoy!
2007-04-12 21:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by kamcrash 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're right on both counts :)
You can put the tank on a wall that doesn't have a TON of sunlight coming in from a window (and usually that IS an inside wall :)
You can definitely transition tanks from salt to fresh and back. Depending on the tank size, you may need to drill a hole in the glass to get it ready for salt.
2007-04-12 21:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by Barb R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as far as the tank by the outside wall, no, it does not have to be on an inside wall but you don't want the sun shine from a window to be on the tank or you will get algae.
2007-04-12 22:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by rtleggettsr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fish should be fine also you never needed a special tank for salt or fresh... its the filter your looking to change. You can use a freshwater filter on a saltwater tank but it wont be as effective as the saltwater filter, because it has a protein skimmer.
2007-04-12 21:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋