In-Wall Pictures, anyone?

[ktkreegs]

My Wife and I are trying to figure out how to frame in our tank. I need some help deciding what looks cool and different. I've seen some cool in-wall setups, however I wanted to start a thread that people could get some really creative ideas thru some pictures.
Here is a front view of NexDog's awesome Japan.reef, just to get an idea of framing that I'm talking about.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ktkreegs/tank_front_jan-1st.jpg

[ktkreegs]

Hope you don't mind me finding pictures of other reefers in-wall setups but here is another picture of framing that I'm talking about.
Jarhed's Tank
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ktkreegs/dec05.jpg

[ktkreegs]

Here is a sweet in the wall picture. I like the bottom panel wood work.

Justjoe's aquarium

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ktkreegs/justjoe.jpg

[ktkreegs]

so no one wants to show off their tank? I need pictures to show wife. That's the only way I can succeed with her!!!

[BJJ]

Check this example from ATM's web site. I like the use of cultured stone parially around the tank.

http://www.acrylicaquariums.com/gallery_detail_8.htm

[BJJ]

ktkreegs... I like your SIG picture...

[BJJ]

Here is (was) my 240 Gal... I am currently rebuilding the entire system, I demolished all the drywall down to the floor. The new design has dry-stack stone around the base, an oak ledge and the top cap will be the same dry-stack stone trimmed off with oak crown moulding. I will have to take pics... Just finished staining the oak, will be applying the clear coat this weekend followed by the stone by next weekend.

Here is my onld tank.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/1/35561kitchen.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/1/35561day-front-corner.jpg

[sharks]

Here is what I did on my 120. Pics are old though…

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/ishark/120%20In%20Wall%20pics/Full-Tank-Shot-2.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/ishark/120%20In%20Wall%20pics/Full-Tank-Shot-3.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/ishark/120%20In%20Wall%20pics/Full-Tank-Shot-8.jpg

I really like being able to access the tank from the front and back so I went with the doors.
Hope it helps,
S

[SVTour]

It's all about the door panels...simple, easy to use, just cut and paste. ;)

http://www.pittsburghzone.com/dasea/220/IMG_3680a.JPG


Okay, maybe not that simple...

[TCU Reefer]

I haven't gotten to this step but I plan on framing my 215 in wall with brushed aluminum.

Crown molding looks nice but I want something different, more sleek and sharp.

This will also match the plasma TV that will be hanging next to it.

I hope it turns out as good as it sounds.

[olemos]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/52272t11-med.jpg

[ReefBum]

My old setup....nothing fancy.

http://home.comcast.net/~gingerandkeith/equippic4.jpg

[tony13]

BJJ, I like the way you trimmed around the tank. I might "borrow" that idea. Nice.
Tony

[cloudjockey]

here's mne

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/508/39694tankoct05_012.jpg

[ktkreegs]

Wow BJJ...thanks for those pictures.

Some many decisions. Anyone have any comments on this one and how to go about getting that stone look.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ktkreegs/dentist_summerlin_lg.jpg

[ktkreegs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6663107#post6663107 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cloudjockey
here's mne

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/508/39694tankoct05_012.jpg


Movie theater concept. Very interesting! I like that idea.

[Muligan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/muligan/01910008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/muligan/00680003.jpg

Here is a couple of pictures of mine I used round bull nose drywall corners and a little oak quarter round.

[BJJ]

ktkreegs,

I really like the texture stone adds, I just picked up the cultured stone over the lunch hour... infact the color is some what similar to the photo from ATMs gallery. The rock I am using is Eldorado Stone "Nantucket stack stone".

I tried searching the internet looking for photos of other tanks using rockwork around the base, thats the only one I found.

[BJJ]

Forgot to mention, I would recomend using a form of stone veneer apposed to using real stone for 2 reasons

lighter in weight about 75% lighter than stone

Way cheaper and easier to install. You can use std PL400 construction adheasive using a caulking gun. any cheap miter saw will cut the stone (you will have to buy a $6 masonary blade)

Here are the two major mfgs of cultured stone.

http://www.eldoradostone.com/ (http://)

http://www.culturedstone.com/ (http://)

[Gwalker]

Some many decisions. Anyone have any comments on this one and how to go about getting that stone look.

Funny you guys posted a pic of that ATM tank. I was the subcontactor who installed it. Its in a dentist waiting room in west Las Vegas. I didn't do any of the outside rockwork, just the aquarium install. I think that they put up a wood frame and built the rock up inside the frame by stacking it and using cement or some other adheasive to glue it to the wall.

Gary

[ktkreegs]

BJJ...can you keep me posted as you go thru your process of installing your stone look. Take a bunch of pictures. I'm going to go and try and find some more information about that look as well. I can't wait to get this project going.

Gwalker...did you frame the tank in, or did you just do the actual stand, lighting and equipment room?

Any details of what you did would be appreciated. Thanks

[BJJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6692993#post6692993 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ktkreegs
BJJ...can you keep me posted as you go thru your process of installing your stone look. Take a bunch of pictures. I'm going to go and try and find some more information about that look as well. I can't wait to get this project going.

Gwalker...did you frame the tank in, or did you just do the actual stand, lighting and equipment room?

Any details of what you did would be appreciated. Thanks

No problem, I plan on installing the stone this weekend, I will take some pics as well as let you know what my experience was working with cultured stone. From what people have said, installing cultured stone is quite easy.

[ktkreegs]

That second link you posted did not go show up. http://www.culturedstone.com/

Also, the other website was very interesting. No prices though? I'm trying to figure out what it would cost to do something similar to that picture with the stone.

[BJJ]

worked for me...

As far as the cost, I paid about $6.35 CAD sqft for the Eldorado stone, I was told the Culture Stone would be just over a $1 more/sqft.

Stone comes in boxes, each box contains 10-11 sqft.
Corner stones are boxed based on 8 lin ft.

Stone is purchased by the box load meaning if you need 45sq ft you will have to purchase 50 sq ft or 5 boxes. Still WAY cheaper than real rock. The average thickness for the stone is 3/4" to 1.5".

Based on the picture you could probably do somthing like that with 1-2 boxes (between $70 and $140 CAD) plus glue or morter/thinset.

For my tank the rock cost me $350 total. Thats to cover the entire base and do an inlay on the top cap.

[skippyreef]

This is my in progress design. The opening above the tank will be enclosed with custom bi-fold plantation shutters. Still need to trim out around the tank but you get the basic idea.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/skippyreef/Maderiabeach2005232.jpg

[ktkreegs]

skippy looks good. What did you use to make your rock wall? Do you have a close up picture of it?

[skippyreef]

This is a product called reef ceramics. I got it at www.captiveoceans.com

here is a close up (sort of) of a test run a month ago in my tank with all the pieces I have.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/skippyreef/Maderiabeach2005193.jpg

[RedEyeReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6696294#post6696294 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skippyreef
This is a product called reef ceramics. I got it at www.captiveoceans.com

here is a close up (sort of) of a test run a month ago in my tank with all the pieces I have.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/skippyreef/Maderiabeach2005193.jpg

Do you have pictures after they have been underwater for a month?

[ktkreegs]

Where did you get that idea from? Have you seen others use this? Hopefully you can show some growth going and possibly show us some pictures of it.

[ktkreegs]

Never mind I went to that link and now I know. Hopefully it turns out good for you. Hopefully some pictures some day soon.

[skippyreef]

I will link a friends tnk who also used these. His tank is running and honestly they look awsome. He did not use teh wall plates but did you the pillars nad mini-reef islands. In this pic three of the two largest formations are reef ceramics. This is about 6 weeks out and you cant tell them from the live rock.

http://www.zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3378&page=11&pp=15

[ktkreegs]

you are right...can't really tell a difference. I like the bare bottom look of his tank as well.

Here is a pic of his tank.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ktkreegs/ceramicrock.jpg

[tom obrecht]

Something to think about. I didn't read the whole thread so if someone already mentioned this , sorry. I would recommend having somekind of front access. A few of the pics didn't appear to have any entry from the front of the tank. I had a 180 in the wall and started with no front access and after fighting everything from the back, I finally redid the wall above the tank and added a large door. Just my .02.

[ktkreegs]

thanks tom...alot of people told me that too. I need to see some more designs first though. I'm not sure if i like it but everyone says it's a life safer.

Do you have any pics. of yours?

[skippyreef]

Front access is impotantot have and can be done tastefully :)

I got the idea for my tank from a tank using plantation shutters in Denmark (I love Danish furniture and decor). The look is clean and practical because it allows access to the front of the tank.

I have The House of Blinds coming ot measure on the 14th for bifold plantation shutters for the openings above my tank. Some of the European designs are functional as well as fashionable:rollface:

[tom obrecht]

Sorry, I have pics of the tank's inhabitants, but not the outside. I'll try to post a few shortly.

[alien9168]

skippyreef...like the back of your tank...its cut perfectly into the overdlows and return!

-alien

[asnatlas]

Here is a few pics of SERVO's tank (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=574147)

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23940angulated_tank_view.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23940open_up_and_say_AHHHHH.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23940front_panel.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23940Front_view.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23940the_closing_lid.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23940slightly_ajar.jpg

[Julio]

what kind of hinges did you use for the top pannel?

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6706723#post6706723 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Julio
what kind of hinges did you use for the top pannel?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/ryanreeves/righttopmantle.jpg

Piano Hinge
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/ryanreeves/pianohinge.jpg

Latch
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23940latch.jpg

[21Reefman]

Excellent Design! Better Craftsmanship!!!

[RedEyeReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6701788#post6701788 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skippyreef
I will link a friends tnk who also used these. His tank is running and honestly they look awsome. He did not use teh wall plates but did you the pillars nad mini-reef islands. In this pic three of the two largest formations are reef ceramics. This is about 6 weeks out and you cant tell them from the live rock.

http://www.zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3378&page=11&pp=15

Do you know why he did not use the wall plates?

[ktkreegs]

shawn...thanks for those pictures...I really did not like the cabinet look, and was trying to find something like that. Is there only one latch on that? I would be worried about it holding.

[skippyreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6708067#post6708067 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RedEyeReef
Do you know why he did not use the wall plates?

It came down to a matter of money and design I think. That aquarium is actually pretty state of the art as far as components go. He is using a Bubble King 300 internal skimmer, had to buy a 1/2 HP chiller, I think he has 4 Darts on closed loops, running Zeovit, ect......

The wall plates did not fit into what he was going for in this tank. He has a rare angel passion (see interruptus in pic) so he wanted an open aquascape. The tank is 44 or 48 inches wide and 60 long. He has a Joculator angel on the way as well ($$$).

My approach to my aquarium is different than his. My goal is to create a turbuent reef crest with reef walls so to speak. The wall plates add a large surface area to accomplish this. When I thought of first using them I envisioned whorling montipora colonies, encrusting montipora, echinopora, and some acropora (possibly tables) attached to this area. In reality I may use the wide channels between the reef walls and the islands to create opposing table top pass throughs. The Ceramic Islands will be used for mounting corals such as solitarynesis, efflorescence, hyancinths, clathrata, kimbenesis, and jaquelanesis corals. The listed corals happen to all be table top acropora as well. SInce these are the most abundant corals in this type of environment I thought I would make sure they are represented. I may do a few stag type corals in the aquarium and a few cluster but the real focus is a table top reef.

In terms of a fish population I am thinking along the lines of a group of 3 geniicanthus angel fish, a pair of clowns, my royal gramma, and maybe a group of anthias or some other schooling fish. I done want to over crowd the tank though :)

[nikonosis]

Here is devil sea tank of the month!

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-12/totm/images/OUTSIDE2.JPG

and here is melevs.
http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/0704/tank_lit.jpg

and here is bherons.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/bheron/opening0006.jpg

weathersons tank of the month
http://www.weatherson.com/images/tank/018_full_far_9-7-03.JPG

tlp's tank of the month
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-07/totm/images/IMG_2563.jpg

Curent tank of the month Pieter van Suijlekom's
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/totm/images/Large.jpg

Achilles tank of the month.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-04/totm/images/wallLG.jpg

Dna's tank of the month.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-12/totm/images/Tank-external-52.jpg

[ktkreegs]

thanks for the pictures....simily amazing!!!

[nikonosis]

your welcome, there a few more nice tanks that i know that i need to find and post in here.

hcrk's tank
http://img66.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/IMG_0688cc.jpg

big red's tank
http://www.cvreefers.org/d/16148-1/pic+58+size+perspective.jpg
http://www.cvreefers.org/d/22333-1/pic+90+full+tank+1-19-06.jpg

dlopez's sort of in wall tank
http://www.megagaleria.com/pictures/Pic_7324_14.jpg

[nikonosis]

Reefkeeps in wall tank at 4 months.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/80733x-front2.jpg

[nbd13]

Hey guys,

This is Nick, i am the owner of this tank,

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/ktkreegs/ceramicrock.jpg

Mike is right why i did not use the wall plates. They did not fit into this tank. Now i am not saying i will not use them in the future on a different tank as they are a nice feature. They just do not fit into the design of this tank. I am taking new pics this weekend, and will post a new updated pic as the one above is about 2 months old.

That is basically the only reason i did not want to use them. Like Mike said i like my fish espically rare angels, but i also like my corals. That's one of the reasons i wanted to keep it open. I love SPS corals and wanted to have room for them to grow in. here's a sneak peak of my angel fish passion....

my centropyge joculator

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/nbd13/joc2.jpg

I will post a link in this thread this weekend when i do alittle update.

if anyone has any questions feel free to PM me.

Nick

[nbd13]

oh BTW the tank is 60" long x 44" wide x 24" tall = 275 gallons. Made by James @ Envison Acrylic. I reccomend James to anyone that wants a top notch acrylic tank...

Nick

[reefkeeps]

Side one

http://www.offshorejax.com/Tank%20-05/slides/Tankday48.jpg

http://www.offshorejax.com/Tank%20-05/slides/Tankday46.jpg

Side two

http://www.offshorejax.com/Tank%20-05/slides/Tankday43.jpg

[skippyreef]

I love it!! the wood work rules on this tank!

[reefkeeps]

thank you, that was about a year ago it's actually stocked now.

[nikonosis]

you need to get some new pictures of it, ;)

[reefkeeps]

LOL, I know but everytime I start I wind up taking pictures of the corals....

[Kevin McG]

More pictures on my website

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/775852-12-2006.jpg

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6746169#post6746169 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kevin McG
More pictures on my website

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/775852-12-2006.jpg

looks nice!

[Kevin McG]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6746446#post6746446 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
looks nice!

Thank you :)

[reefkeeps]

I like it, how do clean the front glass?

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6748528#post6748528 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefkeeps
I like it, how do clean the front glass?

you get your geo skimmer yet?

[reefkeeps]

Yes I did, it's up an running....Not ready to give it the thumbs up just yet.

[reefkeeps]

Yes I did, it's up an running....Not ready to give it the thumbs up just yet.

[JayS]

reefkeeps,

Is that glass or acrylic?

[Kevin McG]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6748528#post6748528 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefkeeps
I like it, how do clean the front glass?

Me?

If so I have a dedicated room behind the tank

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6751283#post6751283 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefkeeps
Yes I did, it's up an running....Not ready to give it the thumbs up just yet.

I think I am just going to get an asm g4+ for our 180g.

[Klaus Jansen]

and here, picture of my 5000 gallons- private tank, we building at the moment.. So we hope finnished, at this year..:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/royal-exclusiv/Bild15.jpg

[reefkeeps]

WOW! Get your scuba gear ready, what is the outside material, doesn't look like wood. Also is that Glass, I assume it's not?

[nikonosis]

someone has a few pennys to spend

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6753633#post6753633 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
someone has a few pennys to spend

He is only the owner of RD pumps and BK Skimmers as well as a custom aquarium builder I believe...

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6753658#post6753658 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by asnatlas
He is only the owner of RD pumps and BK Skimmers as well as a custom aquarium builder I believe...

now we know why red dragon and bubble kings cost so much...

[reefkeeps]

I want to see the skimmer he puts on that!

[Julio]

That tank has been production for almost a year, what is taking so long?

[Klaus Jansen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6755449#post6755449 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Julio
That tank has been production for almost a year, what is taking so long?

@Julio.... no time for make ready my private-tank...:D

@Reefkeeps... the wall and bottom is multilayer... multiplex + PVC... the pane is 50mm Diamond-Glass, in Germany we say : OptiWhite, special Glas without green-color...

@Nikonosis... the Pumps and skimmers cost are so much, we must spend many money to german tax and for export in USA with hart Euro-money...:D

best regards.... Klaus

[fishgeeksrus]

Here is our 180g AGA SPS Reef in progress. Just got the trimwork on last night still have to finish/paint it.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/fishgeeksrus/InWallTrim.jpg

[asmodeus]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e122/asmodeus338/DSC03267.jpg

[THEPHISHGUY]

Sorry, it is definetly not large, but it is definetly in-wall!!!

http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/albun61/HPIM0594.sized.jpg

[TCU Reefer]

Mine is no where near being finished but I put the trim on a couple days ago.

I was going to go with traditional wood molding but I chose to go with aluminum. I think it looks more sleek and modern. Also, it matches my TV.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/TropheusKid/P2120019Small.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/TropheusKid/P2120020Small.jpg

The duct tape is removed now. It was just holding the trim up while the silicone dried.

[Muligan]

I like the trim work man nice idea matches the tv well.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6766070#post6766070 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TCU Reefer
Mine is no where near being finished but I put the trim on a couple days ago.

I was going to go with traditional wood molding but I chose to go with aluminum. I think it looks more sleek and modern. Also, it matches my TV.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/TropheusKid/P2120019Small.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/TropheusKid/P2120020Small.jpg

The duct tape is removed now. It was just holding the trim up while the silicone dried.

What size tank is that, a 210?

[TCU Reefer]

215 Oceanic

[ENS]

TCU - I was considering a inwall tank next to a flat screen tv too, but have been afraid that the light of the tank and in the same line of sight would be a distraction or interfer with viewing the tv. How have you found this set-up in that regard?

[keefsama2003]

http://keithandpam.net/PICS/finished/tank%20done/done1/skimmer/100_1174.jpg

here is what i have so far still working on the basement so hopefully it will be fully done soon

[TCU Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6769065#post6769065 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ENS
TCU - I was considering a inwall tank next to a flat screen tv too, but have been afraid that the light of the tank and in the same line of sight would be a distraction or interfer with viewing the tv. How have you found this set-up in that regard?

I don't really think the tank lights will distract much from the TV (my attention will mostly be on the tank).

If it does interfere with TV viewing, we'll just wear shades.:)

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6769762#post6769762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TCU Reefer
I don't really think the tank lights will distract much from the TV (my attention will mostly be on the tank).

If it does interfere with TV viewing, we'll just wear shades.:)

lol:D

[smalltime]

I keep talken to the wife about letting me go in wall but she will never let it happen. The office is the bedroom I want as a fish room. I have a choice fish room or her. We have alot of love in our house for fish. She keeps asken me to downgrade to a smaller tank.

[ktkreegs]

TCU....love the look of the tank next to the wall tv. However, the tank makes the tv look a lot smaller now.

[TCU Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6793391#post6793391 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ktkreegs
TCU....love the look of the tank next to the wall tv. However, the tank makes the tv look a lot smaller now.

I could care less. I'll be staring at the tank most of the time anyways.:)

[dgasmd]

Dinning room side

http://www.dgasmd.org/750g%20tank/MOTM%20pictures/01.jpg

Foyer side

http://www.dgasmd.org/750g%20tank/MOTM%20pictures/02.jpg

:D

[asnatlas]

dgasmd, I love that faux stone work...

[kase]

damnngit...man..i love those tank...one day....

[alien9168]

dgasmd-Your tank is incredible!

The design elemts you incorporated in the stone really make it a part of your house...and not just a tank!

Its amazing--to me--how much better tanks look when energy is put into what surounds them and not just what is in them!

:D

Great Job!! :D

-alien

[bobafet1]

Here is my setup so far...the tank will be installed this weekend
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/21211stand_with_drywall.jpg

Here is the thread I started with step by step pics of what I did...
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=633183

[ktkreegs]

bobafet....good luck this weekend, please post more or I'll just visit your other thread

[bobafet1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6818113#post6818113 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ktkreegs
bobafet....good luck this weekend, please post more or I'll just visit your other thread

thanks...I will post pics on my thread after Im done this weekend...

[alien9168]

thephishguy, are you painting the back of the tank or leaving it transparent?

BTW-where do you go to buy fish?

-alien

[jony5]

inwalls are so freaking amazing i hope to have one soon: P

[nikonosis]

hopefully in the next couple weeks i will be starting ours. Waiting to move into our house!

[jony5]

lucky guy post some pics ! :)

[nikonosis]

ill make an entire thread when i get it started!

[MrsReefK]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171023/b86c805657c39aa317d1b586c4ea68d0.jpg

This our 290 in wall back in January of this year. 2nd pic is current.

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