Basement/Wall Tank turning things to rust

[xxnonamexx]

So I have my 120 gal in my basement wall in the boiler/laundry room facing the mancave. I have a dehumidifier running in that room but before I place the dehumidifer I noticed averything turning to rust like tools, tops of paint cans etc. Now my wife wants me to take down the tank since it's open water/ and the filter is as well. I was thinking of placing egg crate on top and a clear light diffuser to help keep the "water" in the tank. Is there any other ideas? Thanks

 

[ecchybridLE]

You may want to get an exhaust fan with humidity control. A dehumidifier will work, but honestly they eat a ton of electricity and u still have to empty the reservoir. Deumidifier should work for now though, but that eventually will turn to rust and it will also cause more evaporation to your tank. Depending on the size of the room that may be a little, it may be alot. Salt takes a toll.

 

[bertyboy69]

+1 ive been thinking about doing an in wall/ fish room tank and you absolutky have to have an exhaust fan and monitor the humidity in the room or else there will be alot of rust and eventually mold

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[xxnonamexx]

I have 2 windows across from the tank constantly open.

 

[xxnonamexx]

This room also has a door that I can close to have the exhaust fan just do the one room but since its a finished basement it would be nice for one taht can do both rooms.

 

[Jaftica]

I have an in wall 200 gallon tank also and a 10x10 room behind it that use to get very humid, I installed a bathroom exhaust fan in the ceiling and humidity is no longer a problem, I exhaust it outside.

 

[xxnonamexx]

What exhaust fan did you install

 

[Jaftica]

What exhaust fan did you install

It's a fan only, no light, it is .5 sones so its really quiet and I think it is 130 cfm, I got it at lowes it was about $125.00, it works awesome, I just let it run 24/7, as opposed to having it hooked up to a humidistat.

 

[Paul B]

Change wives

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

I suggest exhaust to outside also..any mold on the poster? I think we need a closeup shot to make sure LOL