Cjbear087 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 So I currently have a 15gal in my bedroom and am soon to add a 90gal. I was wondering is it weird to have tanks in a bedroom? I have the space and stuff and I don’t really mind the noise just wondering what people thoughts are. Also, what’s the biggest tank you guys have it your bedroom? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamS Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I used to have a 75 gallon in my bedroom. It was nice to have my fish in an area I already was in, and allowed me to see them more often. But, the noise eventually got to me and I moved the tank into the living room. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I Have a 5.5 Gallon in my room right now and I dont mind at all, ive got the lights on timers so I dont have to worry about it waking me up in the morning or keeping me up at night. 🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjbear087 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 On 5/13/2024 at 10:45 PM, AdamS said: I used to have a 75 gallon in my bedroom. It was nice to have my fish in an area I already was in, and allowed me to see them more often. But, the noise eventually got to me and I moved the tank into the living room. Fair enough. Luckily the noise doesn’t bother me too much and it’s kinda just in the background now as I’ve got used to it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE47 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I have two tanks in my bed room and I love it! 😄 Largest tank I have in my room is a twenty-nine gallon. The only thing is that ninety gallons is a lot of water and weight if you have it on a second story floor I would be careful there are threads discussing having a tank of this size on second story and good support options. If not on a second story it should be stable on first floor still be careful its lots of water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjbear087 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 On 5/13/2024 at 10:55 PM, JE47 said: I have two tanks in my bed room and I love it! 😄 Largest tank I have in my room is a twenty-nine gallon. The only thing is that ninety gallons is a lot of water and weight if you have it on a second story floor I would be careful there are threads discussing having a tank of this size on second story and good support options. If not on a second story it should be stable on first floor still be careful its lots of water. Yep I’ve already looking into all of that and gonna place perpendicular to joists and my house is relatively new anyways so structurally sound. Appreciate the concern 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I have 3 tanks in my bedroom, and they are my favorite. I have a chance to wake up and see my fish and interact with them every morning. I love it. HOB filters are extremely quiet too. That being said, for me, the biggest and maybe the only issue I have is moisture levels. If you use a lid, it shouldn't be a big problem but my big tank has no lid and it is only 160 liters. So that's problematic. My recommendation would be finding a suitable lid for such big tank if there is none 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricksonAquatics Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I have a betta tank in my bedroom and honestly I love it. I think it’s a good, low stress place for the fish too since there’s usually not much action going on in a bedroom. The sponge filter is quiet but it adds a touch of white noise at night, so I honestly find it helps me sleep. When I’m not at home I don’t sleep as good😂😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/13/2024 at 5:38 PM, Cjbear087 said: So I currently have a 15gal in my bedroom and am soon to add a 90gal. I was wondering is it weird to have tanks in a bedroom? I have the space and stuff and I don’t really mind the noise just wondering what people thoughts are. Also, what’s the biggest tank you guys have it your bedroom? Thanks Growing up I had a 20, a 10, and a 5 gallon tank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 10g, 20g inside. 75g just outside in the hallway. all on the second floor. the 75 is on the center load bearing wall though. and yes, our favorites are in that tank On 5/13/2024 at 6:12 PM, Lennie said: maybe the only issue I have is moisture levels In summer that's a definite issue, makes it harder to cool down. In winter it works in reverse. It feels warmer and things are not bone dry all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/14/2024 at 1:16 AM, Tony s said: In summer that's a definite issue, makes it harder to cool down. In winter it works in reverse. It feels warmer and things are not bone dry all the time. I already live in a region that is by the sea, so the extra moisture is quite problematic during winter too. And tanks are an addition to it regardless of the season. Since its cold during winter, I cannot open the window frequently. The tank temps are stable all year long anyway, so there is not extreme differences when it comes to evaporation in my case During winter, even my windows are covered in water drops sometimes. I even consider buying dehumidifiers as you can set them to a certain level you wanna keep your room at I cant get a lid because my wood piece goes above the tank level 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/13/2024 at 6:31 PM, Lennie said: During winter, even my windows are covered in water drops sometimes Yeah, mine too, but reverse reasons. average temps in January is 20. so warm air meeting cold glass causes condensation. without the tanks in the house and the furnace running constantly. the air is dry enough to cause skin problems. add that to being outside mostly, and i end up with cracked skin on my hands. so very much appreciate the humidity in the winter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) I have my current 55im my bedroom and used to have a 110 in the same spot it’s good imo I get to spend my time watching the tank and to me that’s the point thing to watch out for are (most of these have already been mentioned but o well lol) noise I’ve gone through great pain to make my tank completely silent it takes a long time and a lot of fiddling but it is Moisture I have had a big problem with black mould a small room. Can get very humid if you’re not careful (it’s also uncomfortable to sleep in high humidity) with that high heat is a problem to my room was always tropical because of the tank so that’s something to keep in mind now I’m keeping fish that like lower temperatures so it helps with both those points but all and all I love it I get to wake up to this every morning totally worth it Edited May 13 by face 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 on and off over the years ive had tanks in the bedroom. its not too weird. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) On 5/13/2024 at 5:38 PM, Cjbear087 said: So I currently have a 15gal in my bedroom and am soon to add a 90gal. I was wondering is it weird to have tanks in a bedroom? I have the space and stuff and I don’t really mind the noise just wondering what people thoughts are. Also, what’s the biggest tank you guys have it your bedroom? Thanks I have a 10 gallon on my wooden table and it’s fine, but I am not in there a whole lot, it’s not wierd, it’s cool to be in bed and have a blue light on on your tank and enjoy the scenery. If the light would be on the late. Sometimes I just put a chair in front of the tank and just watch the, for hours……and hours and hours 🤣 On 5/13/2024 at 6:13 PM, EricksonAquatics said: I have a betta tank in my bedroom and honestly I love it. I think it’s a good, low stress place for the fish too since there’s usually not much action going on in a bedroom. The sponge filter is quiet but it adds a touch of white noise at night, so I honestly find it helps me sleep. When I’m not at home I don’t sleep as good😂😂 Yeah not a active room, thinking about it, that’s the perfect room for fish tanks besides a FISH ROOM lol. I have a silentstream hob, no noise at all for me. Edited May 13 by Whitecloud09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepere Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 I have 2, 29 gallon tanks and a 20 high in my bedroom. The bedroom is 12x 13. I have atwin bed and a recliner in the corner that allows me to view the tanks and the TV mounted on the wall. Other than cooling and bathing I spend all of my time in the house in this bedroom. Combo living room bedroom for me. Bedroom is the best insulated room in the house. i keep the thermostat at 50 degrees for the rest of the house in the winter, but the Bedroom stays a minimum of 70 degrees and sometimes up to 73 from heat off the tanks and dehumidifier. Bedroom isonly room I run AC in during the summer. Energy consumption savings from only conditioning this room offsets the electricity cost for the tanks… I run air driven ugf plates and canister filters. At 58, I never have quiet anymore due to tinnitus. The sound of the bubbling and air pumps is actually more of a relief than having to listen to constant ringing in the ears… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamS Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 @Cjbear087it looks like there is quite a bit of support for you to give having more fish tanks in your bedroom a try. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelplessNewbie Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) Our 20 gal long is in the bedroom. Because I am often bedridden, it made the most sense to have it near me. We have a lid and quieted down the sponge filter and air pump. Additionally, we use a mini water pump in a jar as an additional diy filter. That one makes no noise. The tank is at the perfect height for me to view it from my bed; not so good for visitors standing. Edited May 14 by HelplessNewbie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 I have 3 in my room. A 6 gallon cube, 10 gallon, and 29 gallon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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