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10/10/2007, 01:41 PM
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in-wall tank height
Hello!
I have had a 100g reef tank in the living room for the past 4 years. The tank is getting scratched up and it is time for a redo. After having seen some beautiful 'in-wall' tanks on this site I have decided to go that route. This will be a long term project involving modifying a wall (of course) and I am only just getting started on the drawings. Thus I am at one of my first decisions... What height should an in-wall tank be at? The tank face will be 48Lx24H. The existing tank is great for viewing while sitting on the couch but the location for the in-wall tank will be better suited for viewing while standing or perhaps while seated on a bar stool. I put some tape on the wall where I think it should be placed for a standing view but access to the top of the tank for maintainance seems too high. Anyone have some experience with this? Recommendations? I am leaning towards 'bar table' height for the bottom edge of the tank. Thanks! Nick |
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10/10/2007, 02:19 PM
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I just built an in-wall with a base height of 42". It's a 30"H tank as well so I need to use a stool to get into it.
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10/10/2007, 03:29 PM
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Im planning a 180, and the stand height will be 42". My buddy has a 120 (48x24 viewing pane), and Im basing the height off of his stand. His is comfortable to look at standing, or sitting in the chairs that are 3-4' away.
My 75 (21" high) was on the standard 28" AGA stand and I needed a stool to do any major work in it. Ill just have to go up to the second step on the new tank 
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10/11/2007, 03:24 PM
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I just installed a 295 gal in wall and went with a 42" stand height as well. It puts it perfect height for viewing and not having to bend over. But you have to have a ladder to do any work in it except for feeding.
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10/11/2007, 04:47 PM
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My previous tank was a 140 gallon which is still running holding all my fish until my 295 cycles.
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90 gallon bowfront for a year then upgraded to a 140 gallon in April 2005. |
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