False Backwall..

SSpiro · 06/08/2008, 08:03 PM

I know some of you may have done this.

About to setup a false wall on a 20G..

If you've done it, can you post links to your threads or pics?

SSpiro · 06/10/2008, 05:06 PM

Anyone?

Agu · 06/10/2008, 08:32 PM

I don't have a false wall, it's a fake overflow to hide the pump/heater and provide surface skimming on a 5.5.

cherubfish pair · 06/10/2008, 09:51 PM

I would like to see how this is done too.

Mark426 · 06/10/2008, 11:06 PM

The problem with a false wall in a 20G is that the tank is narrow to begin with. Add a false wall and now you dealing with a tank that is so narrow (front to back) that its almost impossible to aquascape nicely. Narrow tanks are very difficult to deal with. I dont recommend you do it and I dont think you will find many that have done it for this reason.

Agu's version is a much more workable solution.

SSpiro · 06/11/2008, 06:48 AM

I can do it that way too.. Perhaps in a corner.. but i'm looking to hide a fuge with chaeto and LR rubble in addition to the heater and PH..

I'll do some measuring.

myreefcentral · 06/11/2008, 04:09 PM

you can add a false wall the width of the tank rather than the length of the tank...your display will now be more of a cube shaped...that's one option...

SSpiro · 06/11/2008, 06:47 PM

That's how I did my 10g.. Wanted to something where I had more width this time around.

I did some measuring.. going to do a center overflow style design.. its about 10" wide. Should look OK.

06/08/2008, 08:03 PM	#1
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,923	False Backwall.. I know some of you may have done this. About to setup a false wall on a 20G.. If you've done it, can you post links to your threads or pics?

06/10/2008, 08:32 PM	#3
Agu RC Mod Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 30,275	I don't have a false wall, it's a fake overflow to hide the pump/heater and provide surface skimming on a 5.5. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

06/10/2008, 09:51 PM	#4
cherubfish pair Sasquatch hunter Join Date: May 2004 Location: MONTANA - - Big Sky Country Posts: 6,100 Blog Entries: 1	I would like to see how this is done too. __________________ Are we having fun yet? Are we having fun yet? Are we having fun yet? I'm a card-carrying member of the Weekend Water-changing Warriors! Current Tank Info: Nano -> 50G in a health food store. (upgrade)

06/11/2008, 04:09 PM	#7
myreefcentral Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 5280 feet Posts: 616	you can add a false wall the width of the tank rather than the length of the tank...your display will now be more of a cube shaped...that's one option... __________________ ---------------------

06/10/2008, 05:06 PM	#2
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,923	Anyone?

06/10/2008, 11:06 PM	#5
Mark426 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,359	The problem with a false wall in a 20G is that the tank is narrow to begin with. Add a false wall and now you dealing with a tank that is so narrow (front to back) that its almost impossible to aquascape nicely. Narrow tanks are very difficult to deal with. I dont recommend you do it and I dont think you will find many that have done it for this reason. Agu's version is a much more workable solution.

06/11/2008, 06:48 AM	#6
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,923	I can do it that way too.. Perhaps in a corner.. but i'm looking to hide a fuge with chaeto and LR rubble in addition to the heater and PH.. I'll do some measuring.

06/11/2008, 06:47 PM	#8
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,923	That's how I did my 10g.. Wanted to something where I had more width this time around. I did some measuring.. going to do a center overflow style design.. its about 10" wide. Should look OK.