LF advice on in wall build

[Lance A. Lot]

I need good examples or advice on how to have access to the front top of the tank on the display side of the wall.

 

[kegogut]

Doors!

 

[mpcart]

I have a 5 foot long tank and elected not to provide access from the front. I thought it looked cleaner. I don't regret it - never really needed access from the front.

However, if you do need it then . . . yes . . . doors.

-Mike

 

[Koddie Doo]

Take a look at Buesking's build

 

[Lance A. Lot]

Take a look at Buesking's build

read all the way to page 19. Good thread. I do like the way he did those doors. The frame all the way around the doors and tank. and having wood paneling that matches for the doors. Looks much nicer than having removable drywall panels or something like that.

 

[smoothdog]

If you decide to put doors in just make sure to balance it with trim, doors or faux doors underneath. I think the biggest mistake most people make when adding one is not doing something underneath the tank so that focus is drawn to the door. Here is a good example of a balanced look:

 

[Lance A. Lot]

My only problem with the cabinet is the tank falls under 2 different highs of the basement ceiling

 

[Lance A. Lot]

My only problem with the cabinet is the tank falls under 2 different highs of the basement ceiling

 

[makeshift101]

you'll just have to do some fancy drywalling

 

[Lance A. Lot]

you'll just have to do some fancy drywalling

Yep I will just make the lower ceiling height the tallest part of the doors. I worry more about the taping than the dry walling.

 

[Mr D smack]

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[kegogut]

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I dont think that door is integrated enough. I would mount the hinges on the inside

 

[Mr D smack]

I dont think that door is integrated enough. I would mount the hinges on the inside

Good point

 

[Nanook]

Very good point.

 

[kegogut]

Lance,are you going to have access from the back?

 

[Lance A. Lot]

Lance,are you going to have access from the back?

yes, there will access from the back. My dad was pretty set on doing something like the picture Smoothdog posted. I think we are going to match the bar cabinet to the wood doors and paneling around the tank. :thumbsup:

 

[kegogut]

You could also build the frame and do some kind of magnet panel so there wasnt hinges or handles visible.

 

[Mr D smack]

You could also build the frame and do some kind of magnet panel so there wasnt hinges or handles visible.

Oceanviews canopy is built like this