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I agree 100% with Ronwill especially the part of 2-sided view setup is very challenging.. as well as the part that "you're screwed"
If your OC has high esthetic expectations and tidiness from both front & rear of tank & no clutter of accompanying equipment, drainage piping for water change etc.... then you're screwed!!Originally Posted by dawugui
In-wall aquariums are lifestyle products and has very limited flexibility for hardcore hobbyists. Definitely not something you can easily relocate as mainstream tank/rack setups.
I would suggest... half the tank sitting on wall (eg, facing the living area) while the rear half sits on a cabinet in the kitchen to hide your filtration, chiller & storage for fishy stuffs. Design the cabinet to look like part of the kitchen cabinetry. Have hinged access louvered doors at the top to allow for ventilation, heat dissipation and room for movement during maintenance.
Also, a 'view from both sides' setup can be pretty challenging...
Whatever it is, plan ahead for all your electrical/plumbing needs. Once built in, you will not have many options and yes.... OC no happy with wires & pipes, believe me... you won't be happy either!!
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I agree 100% with Ronwill especially the part of 2-sided view setup is very challenging.. as well as the part that "you're screwed"
Was just thinking... a HDB wall isn't very thick, so if the built-in tank is to be flushed flat to both sides of the wall, then that's gonna be a helluva narrow (width) tank. There won't be much options for wood, rock or plant placement. No larger fishes either since there's no room for 3-point turns. Will TS be happy with just a school of cardinals, flat terrain and a basically boring 2-D layout???
Since it's a narrow anemic tank, and if water column is high, then braces are almost compulsory. Again, the surface:water ratio is pretty lousy. Expect livestock casualties should air pump or filtration fail...
Forgot mentioning front louvered top access doors as well and for slots to face upwards so you won't be looking straight into the lights or lines of light on your floor!! Many many things to consider orh...
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Having an aquarium basically means there will be some mess lying around, be it from clutter or just your aquarium stuff. It happens and it's normal. You can always save on space by having a 2ft cabinet tank, or the ones from Juwel or Eheim, or those cheap China brands like Sun Sun. In fact I think I saw a GEX set advertised at C328 on one of the big tanks at the entrance of the shop. That was a 3ft set but pretty decent IMO.
Some time back I remember a company that made those wall-mounted aquariums, which were VERY narrow in width. If you're on a budget perhaps those will work, and you can probably keep some hardy fish like platies in there.
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Halo alo alo.... TS's OC specifically said, "...does not want the cabinet tanks"!!! *shove Stormhawk back to his drawing board!!*
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Yes, but I also said a 2ft tank can be a space saver (small footprint), or work as an aesthetic part of a room. For example:
http://www.juwel-aquarium.de/en/rekord.htm
There are some other models from other brands, that would look pretty nice if combined in the design of a room.
A cube tank built into the edge of a wall may also be a feasible idea, if you want something easy to maintain.
His OC may say no to cabinet tanks, but if she sees some nice designs, who knows, she might change her mind.
One of the photos in this property listing shows a built in Arowana tank. Perhaps that can work for the TS:
http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listi...eet-24-8630928
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A video showing a tank built as a dividing wall.
This tank is huge, probably 8 feet long. A smaller version may be workable in a HDB flat.
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Hanging aquariums on the wall is a no-no for me, first they are quite small and narrow, and secondly, there's always the possibility of it crashing to the floor if the nails are not secured enough.
Yes, she understand that there will be a mess, that's why she prefer having the in-wall-aquarium so first it doesn't block the way to walk and i can hide most of my barang barang inside.
I hoping to change her mind towards cabinet tanks, but i got to find a good one that suit her taste and her idea of decor before she will learn to appreciate the finer points of aquarium.
if you were to ask me, a built up wall for a fish tank can look very heavy against your deco/interior, in particularly the top portion, I prefer to integrate the stand as part of the wall at one end, leaving the top portion open for you to hang down your lights and give you better coverage for maintenance. I think it is all up to you as an owner on what you looking for as a end product. I have many ideas in mind, it includes having a tank as a partition for your study and living room space or a cosy corner for you to do some reading and yet enjoy your tank at the same time.
having a built in tank doesn't block the way? it is permanent and you have less options when you want to make a reshuffling of your furniture. IMO, it is static, a tank with cabinet is dynamic
There is 1 in Hortpark (Alexandra) hanging on the wall.
I think its beautiful but maintenance is a problem tho.
Oops didnt read your this post, bring OC to beautiful display tanks and she will slowly be brainwashed.
There is a beautiful in-wall tank in my customer's office (BradyCorp) lobby, it's pro maintain and its a full sized one. It does not jut out blocking the waiting area, but it definitely sacrifice space on the other side.
Sigh, really got to weigh my options before starting..
Recently got a post by a aquascaper called kennethc. You take a look at his tank. His is a build-in cabinet.
still learning the hard way!!
Talking about this, I would love to set this up in my next apartment:
It is kind of like part of the wall, i.e. doesn't jut out. Btw, there's a walk-board to facilitate tank maintenance (the owner says he can stand on the board without issue, & that he had it built for that purpose):
wow! the last one looks cool!
but don't he need to cover up the below part>?
http://www.melevsreef.com/280g.html
See that and you will know how he covered it up.
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