i am an experienced aquarium keeper i have 3 55 gallon tanks at the moment and 2 twenty gallons as well. i want to get a 125 gallon tank and have a "in-wall" setup for the tank so it can be seen from both sides. does anyone have any ideas of how to make it look really good with this setup. i know i am going to have to reingorce the floor and i was going to use 6-8 pressure treated 4x4s in the basement to support the floor and add extra 2x4s in the wall to help support all the weight. i just need ideas of how to set the whole thing up.
What I did was cut a "window" into the wall the size of the tank. I reinforced it with 2x4s so it was completely boxed in, like you would for a window. The tank will partially sit on this "window". Then I built a stand on the other side that supported the remainder of the tank. Frame the " window "for a nice look (looks like a picture). I've also done it that same way but just used an existing stand and just left a lip in the other room. The tank is viewed from just one side though as the stand , and lip, were ugly.
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Unless your floor is super weak, it should handle the 125 no problem. I only start to reinforce the floor at a 240 gallon.
My friend has a 400 gallon that goes "in" a wall. Really the wall is built around the stand and hood.
Only do so on interior walls where it is easy to patch when you want to move/sell.
If anything, this should give you Inspiration.
Few people get to witness a home project like this.
sit back and enjoy, you may find some good tips within this project of profoundness.
good luck with your plan.
Remember with 2 sides exposed, light can be your worst enemy with this project so plan carefully.
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sounds very interesting, i will watch this area for expert comments ..
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