In-wall tank question/advice

[ReeferBob]

I am putting a 125g (72") tank through the wall in my finished basement. There is already a 120g (48") in-wall tank that backs into the same room. That tank was in the house when I bought it. Whoever did it has the tank glass flush with the drywall. I don't like how it is designed and want to avoid that method. There isn't a lot of support on the front edge. It also requires the stand to be fully integrated with the wall. So I will either make the tank flush with the room (viewing) side of the studs (drywall width recess) or else I will make it flush with the other (back) side of that same stud (dryweall + stud width recess). Either way will require a recess into the wall trimmed out with boards. Method A has about a 1" recess all the way around the tank and method B has about a 4" recess. I think the 4" recess would look cool as it will give depth to the framed tank. But I really would like to visualize it and get input from others that have an in-wall setup or have thought about an in-wall setup. Pictures of your in-wall setup would be awesome!

I am done moving all of the electric, FIOS and the Alarm system that was on this wall so it is ready to frame out and cut.

Ideas? Comments?

 

[Otter_rs]

I would do the 4" recess, but that's just me. I would say its purely preference. Can't wait to see pics either way. I love in wall aquariums.


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[JPG@CFI]

I have done many in wall tanks, and from that I will tell you, make sure you can maintain the front glass from the front. I like to have a face frame with panels that can be lifted in order to gain access. I'll try to find a pic. Best of luck, J

 

[Otter_rs]

I have done many in wall tanks, and from that I will tell you, make sure you can maintain the front glass from the front. I like to have a face frame with panels that can be lifted in order to gain access. I'll try to find a pic. Best of luck, J

+1 totally agree.


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[ReeferBob]

Thanks! I am going with the wider ledge. I cut the 2x4s in the back room today and will start framing tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have the tank placed and the hole cut by the end of next weekend. I was going to have the tank glass as the "window". Although I had thought about a plexiglass window in front of that. I'd need to make some sort of pocket that it slides into or else have it on a hing so I'd be able to clean the front glass. Still working that out I'd like the plexiglass in there since I have a 5 and 8 year old that play in the basement. Although nothing has ever happened to the 120g 48" in wall that is right around the corner. I will create a build thread soon.

 

[slapshot]

I have done many in wall tanks, and from that I will tell you, make sure you can maintain the front glass from the front. I like to have a face frame with panels that can be lifted in order to gain access. I'll try to find a pic. Best of luck, J

I wish I had listened to this advice!!