Built ins

[gwainrig]

I am building a new house and am thinking about putting my 180 into a closest. The front will be the only part showing in the family room. Anyone have photos and ideas on this setup?? Suggestions are welcome

[Nanook]

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[mirski57]

Only suggestion I have is to make sure that the floor is properly supported underneath. Also, make sure you have good ventilation for salt creep and heat transfer.

[gwainrig]

bump

[gwainrig]

photos anyone??? I know that some of you have some great tanks that are enclosed. Let's see some photos!!!

[LeeU]

Check out my link, I don't think any one was impresed enough to help me with my questions though. LeeU

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=169715

[eddiem]

Here is a good thread:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=164713

You can also check out my page (construction pics and description) at www.eddiesreef.com

[mirski57]

LeeU,
I like that whole picture frame look around the tank.

[Bryan Thompson]

Here is a shot of my 265 behind the wall.

http://www.blowfishaquatics.com/photos%20images/MVC-001S.JPG

The best thing I did was to build a deck behind the tank so I can stand above the tank to lean in and clean the front glass.

Bryan

[glaudds]

Originally posted by Bryan Thompson
Here is a shot of my 265 behind the wall.

http://www.blowfishaquatics.com/photos%20images/MVC-001S.JPG

The best thing I did was to build a deck behind the tank so I can stand above the tank to lean in and clean the front glass.

Bryan

Bryan,

Beautiful tank!!! I'd turn the sofa around so you could sit back and enjoy the tank!:D

[LeeU]

mirski57, Thanks, the bottom molding is actually a mantel that matches the shelves and fireplaces, and it is high enough to allow you to lean on it to look at the tank. I agree with Bryan about the work platform for cleaning, I have a 14� wide flip down plat form that is built onto my Uni-Strut tank stand as the bottom of my tank is 42� off of the floor. I also had a SS grab rail that will bolt to the wall studs alowing me to lean on it instead of my tank. LeeU

[gwainrig]

Thanks everyone for the responses. Great tanks!! I hope that mine will be as good. Keep the links and photos coming. I know that there are more in wall units out there.

[gwainrig]

bump

[ReefEze]

Make a built in fuge to go with it. Refugiums can be awsome tanks in their own right... I'm talkin' seahorses... macroalgea...

:thumbsup:

It could show in a different room... like the kitchen or sumthing.
Good Luck
RE

[gwainrig]

where are all of those photos and links??? i know that they are out there!! there has to be more than this.

[King Crawler]

Here is a link to a recent thread on this very subject. The thread also contains a pic of my 65 gal that I built under the stairs in the basement. PM me if you would like additional info.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=167420