custom in wall aquarium

[sirllamas]

I was thinking about putting an aquarium into my wall. Does anyone know much about that. How to do it, is it worth it, what equipment is a must, glass or acrylic. Any info. will be GREAT. Please let me know, or if you know someone who can answer this questions. Thank you very much.

Randy

[Reef69]

You got PM.

[NaCl_H2O]

Are you looking at a DIY aproach, or turn-key install? If turn key, there are some folks around that can do a job like that. If DIY, best approach is to continue to ask questions here, search the forums, buy some books and begin building your knowledge. There is a great deal to learn, taking your time and planning it will serve you well!

[GaryP]

Welcome to MAAST sirllamas. I would also suggest asking to tour a few of the in-wall set-ups. I'm sure of our guys that have in-walls would be glad to let you come take a look at their systems.

[MattK]

Welcome to MAAST!

[scuba_steveo]

WELCOME TO MAAST RANDY!!!!

You can come look at mine if you want and ask all the questions you want.

[Ram_Puppy]

Welcome Randy,

I think your most imporant question for guys that have inwall setups will probably be something like:

"What would you do differently if you were going to do it again?"
or
"What mistakes did you make during construction."

this is of course in addition to the knowledge of aquarium husbandry that you will need.

I would also suggest checking out the tank of the month for feb on reef central, that is an 'ultimate' in wall tank but it's setup is educational.

In addition, Steve Weast from oregon probably has one of the coolest inwall setups ever created. check it out here.

http://www.oregonreef.com/

[don-n-sa]

WELCOME TO MAAST RANDY!!!!

You can come look at mine if you want and ask all the questions you want.

If you the chance to see Steve's...then take him up on the offer, his inwall is sweet to say the least...oh and ask a ton of questions. ;)

[satx-94integraLS]

indeed, steve has this HUGE clam in there... and sweet corals!

[NaCl_H2O]

I prefer the "custom wall around aquarium" approach ;)

[GaryP]

I prefer the "custom wall around aquarium" approach ;)

Your's isn't an in-wall tank, its an "in-house" tank. I've had apartements that were smaller.

[scuba_steveo]

I prefer the "custom wall around aquarium" approach ;)

Don't you mean you prefer the house around aquarium approach??? :lol :lol :lol :lol

[technomex]

I also have an inwall tank. Any specific questions?