Who's got an in-wall tank without a fish room?

[RobertK]

Seems like all the build threads for large tanks have a fish room behind the tank. I don't have that luxury but have an otherwise good place to install an in-wall 180. It would be viewable from one side and would have cabinets to hide the sump, lights, etc. I could really use some help and advice. Any build threads or other resources you can point me to?

Thanks,
Robert

 

[ptan]

i have two tanks that are in-wall but have no dedicated fish room... it works fine.. just make sure to plan everything...

 

[bullitr]

i have 435 gallon DT mixed sps tank see through without a fishroom.
like Ptan states plan everything,plan. plan, and execute

 

[RobertK]

Got any pics?

 

[Ward1]

I have a 300 in wall visible from two rooms..when I planned the tank I remember paying close attention to the hight of the tank. The reason being was my sump would be under the tank and I needed enough clearence to run a variety of skimmers ( just in case I swapped them out over the years) and at difererant operating depths. It's somerthing simple but can make things real dificult without consideration.

 

[ptan]

here's my work in process tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1799736

here's my parent's tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1529507

Hope that helps...

 

[AfricaOffroad]

Here is a short photographic description of my room divider tank set up I'm busy constructing. No fish room, all the filters and equipment are housed within the surrounding cupboards. I do have a 70sqm basement immediately below the tank, but decided on a simpler self contained system. Who knows, maybe later ...

So the hole in the wall was built first.
Living room side

Kitchen side

Display tank in place

The working side, with the cupboards removed

Stand, tank and sump in place

All piped up.

Fresh water testing. Kids waiting for some action.

to be continued ....

 

[RobertK]

WOW!!!

Thanks for the pics ptan and AfricaOffroad - now I am inspired!

Do you guys have any ventilation systems installed? How about chillers?

RK

 

[ptan]

WOW!!!

Thanks for the pics ptan and AfricaOffroad - now I am inspired!

Do you guys have any ventilation systems installed? How about chillers?

RK

your welcome.... i installed one exhaust fan... i think it is required especially for air exchange because the air inside the cabinets are getting too hot... i usually put a timer in it... it will be one hour earlier befor lights on and one hour later after lights off. I installed a dip coil chiller. Dip coil are 22 meter copper coil covered in rubber. It is connected to a 1.5 split type condenser. hth

 

[AfricaOffroad]

I will install inlet vents in the bottom cupboard doors and then extractor fans in the top sections of the cupboard.
Dont intend using a chiller, will rather install a bigger aircon unit in the main lounge to keep the system temp under control.