Suggestions for 1st Timer - In-wall Aquarium

2times2

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I am just getting back in to fish keeping after a 10 year hiatus. I used to keep freshwater setups but have always dreamed of having a saltwater setup. I'm planning on going with at least 180gallons. I am in the middle of remodeling my basement so I am able to build the aquarium in to the wall (also, always a dream of mine) with access from behind. Any suggestions for a saltwater/in-wall virgin would be much appreciated!
 

CLDarnell

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Hi and welcome to MFK!

Browse through some of the custom tank build projects the members here have made. There's some pretty amazing stuff in there :)

Most of them are made from plywood and with a little bit of inginuity, you could adapt and build a wall much like their tanks.

Keep us posted :)
 

Gr8KarmaSF

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Hardest part of my in-wall was the electrical, lets hope you dont have to relocate anything major!

Gluck and keep us updated....

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2times2

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Thank you all for the well wishes. I surely will start a thread as I begin my project. Probably after the holidays.... Oh did I mention that I have my second set of twins due in February? I'm sure I'll have lots of time for this project:) What am I getting myself into? It may take a while!
 

CharlieTuna

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2times2;4709250; said:
Thank you all for the well wishes. I surely will start a thread as I begin my project. Probably after the holidays.... Oh did I mention that I have my second set of twins due in February? I'm sure I'll have lots of time for this project:) What am I getting myself into? It may take a while!

Wow, two sets of twins! I have one set, can't imagine two. Sounds like fun though! Congratulations.
 

2times2

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I am going to be running all of the electric myself. What all do I need to be prepared for? What kind of power needs to be run there? I will at least give it its own breaker.
 
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