VOTE: What distance from the wall do you have your aquarium?

[Whip]

I am about ready to set an XXL 750 against a wall and wanted to see what distance the members of the reef community are setting theirs at.

I hate the wall gap and would love to set it up directly against the wall and come in from the side with power, but I am also a realist and understand I’ll buy a cool light or powerhead that will have a cord the size of a soda can and I’ll be up a creek without a paddle!

 

[DSC reef]

Always kept enough room between the wall and tank to be able to efficiently clean behind the stand with cords, sat creep, etc. The stand we had was open in the back though.

 

[geddavis]

I am lucky and have it flush to the wall but it has a indent in the wall that alows for cables but also is small enough to not be to noticeable

 

[Whip]

I am lucky and have it flush to the wall but it has a indent in the wall that alows for cables but also is small enough to not be to noticeable

Hmmm... You have me thinking (dangerous). Can you post a pic?

 

[geddavis]

I am away from my house for the weekend but once I get home I can

 

[Don Lidtke]

I need a minimum of 6" for the shadow overflow.

 

[JDowns]

I'm barely over 4". I like to be able to get my arm behind the tank to utilize the tunze cleaner.

 

[smiley28]

I thought I was crazy when I just got up to measure but mines 9” off the wall for no particular reason other then I like it.

 

[saltyhog]

Mine is 6.5" off the wall. I have several things mounted on the back of the stand rather than in the stand.

 

[nickkohrn]

Ensure that you consider future equipment. You may decided to move your powerheads from the sides to the rear, or you may want to change a lighting fixture. Also, if you decide to paint your home's walls, having the extra space will be nice.

 

[dugthefish]

6", imo the minimum needed to get hands behind tank if needed