Does your house/apt smell like an aquarium

[Capslock]

I didn't really put thought into this but the lady is concerned.

Will this be a problem / what have you done to prevent this?

I have a 46gal aquarium and a 20 gallon (10-15gallons full) sump.

So I am looking for those who have those size tanks or larger and your experiences.

Thanks.

 

[metalac]

Mine did at the begining, but once the live rock was cured and tank settled I can't smell it now. The smell was there for only about a week or so and now I can only smell it if stick my nose to the top of the tank.

 

[Capslock]

The lady is very pleased to hear that. Thanks for the good info

 

[Mthompson]

Just remind her that it is just like the ocean... :wink: Then make her a pina colada, so that you can both sit back and relax while watching your private ocean viewing window!

 

[ChrisRD]

I've never had any noticeable smell from an established tank. As mentioned, rock curing can be an issue... :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

I've never had any noticeable smell from an established tank. As mentioned, rock curing can be an issue... :wink:

Ditto

 

[Anonymous]

Other than curing rock, the only other thing that I've had reek is skimmate (when I cleaned the cup). Found the best way to stop that was to put a large dose of kalkwasser in the cup every week after I cleaned it. Stuff is so alkaline that the stinky bacteria can't seem to grow in it.

 

[Brian5000]

I occationally get a hint of a sea spray, beach kinda smell in my living room. I think it's quite pleasant.
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[extremepb319]

If you have a sand bed and stir it up that can create a rely nasty sour smell, or at least for me it did lol. Thats the only bad smell i have had in mine except during startup.

 

[cindre2000]

Also, after the system has been in your house for a while, even if there is a small bit of smell, your nose will get used to it and the smell will fade into the background. Running carbon can also help alleviate smells, however, a correctly running tank does not normally smell.

 

[jandree22]

mine smells like sweaty gym socks and wet dog