Looking for information on putting a reef tank in the wall

[Larry Adams]

Just moved and looking at putting my 75g reef tank in the wall of my living room. The plan is to build a room 5 X 5 ft in the living room and put the tank and equipment in that room. I'd appreaicate any website's or information that will help.... Thanks

Larry Adams

 

[liquid]

Have you checked our library yet? http://www.reefs.org/library

There's a very good article in there:

In the Wall Tank Owners and Fishroom Considerations
Various Authors
Posted to Reefkeepers emailing list, Sunday, June 30th, 2002
http://www.reefs.org/library/article/wa ... hroom.html

hth

Shane

 

[steve F]

HI,

I am in the middle of putting a 300g in the wall.

Go to my website. Its still under constuction, but hit the construction tab and I have a few pics up.

http://home.wi.rr.com/stevesreef/

or

Goto Jeff Hoods web page, His 500g+ reef is completed

http://myweb.cableone.net/jkhood/


Steve
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[eddiem1]

With a 75 you shouldn't run in to any of the problems that the larger tanks run in to....ventilation, humidity, etc.

In your case I would focus on building the stand, providing enough electrical outlets (dedicated 20amp circuits), and water hookups.

A couple of things to consider is clearance around the tank (in the room). This will make maintenance much easier. You will also want a sink in there....this will help minimize the mess. Cabinet space or shelves will also be nice.

Here is a link to my page, I have a 155 gal tank in my wall (finished basement):
http://64.63.195.84/construction.htm

(Still waiting on my Site name registration, eventually it will be www.eddiesreef.com)