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Unread 02/09/2018, 09:49 PM   #1
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Wall mounted tank

Has anyone built one of these slim wall mounted tanks?? I would like to put one over my bed. I want it about 60" long. I looked on some auction sights and can't find what I want so I thought maybe someone has built one. Let me know


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Unread 02/09/2018, 10:31 PM   #2
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That's a lot of weight over your head


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Unread 02/10/2018, 08:12 AM   #3
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That's a lot of weight over your head
So is a roof


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Unread 02/10/2018, 01:29 PM   #4
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So is a roof
Yes, but (hopefully) the roof was engineered to hold it's own weight.

The wall, on the other hand, was designed to hold itself up (and maybe help support that roof ) but was certainly not meant to carry such a heavy load to the side. I think it could be done, but it would have to be a well thought out plan.

Or maybe he'll have a new style waterbed?


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Yes, but (hopefully) the roof was engineered to hold it's own weight.

The wall, on the other hand, was designed to hold itself up (and maybe help support that roof ) but was certainly not meant to carry such a heavy load to the side. I think it could be done, but it would have to be a well thought out plan.

Or maybe he'll have a new style waterbed?
That would put a new meaning to wetting the bed.


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Unread 02/10/2018, 07:36 PM   #6
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is there anyway you can do a in wall behind the bed??


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Unread 02/10/2018, 08:11 PM   #7
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sure, just have a fish room behind the tank. Why you would do this?? Guess if you spend a LOT of time in the bedroom...?


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