Hiding tank access in wall

[jepuskar]

I am building a tank into a wall with 3 sides visible, see below. I would like to have access to the top of the tank from the 3 sides, but also keep it aestically pleasing. I am thinking of hidden up-lifting hinges so the wall just pivots up on hydralics, but am having a hard time envisioning on to finish this to make it look seamless. I know this has been done before, so if anyone has ideas/pics I would greatly appreciate it. thanks,

 

[blaxsun]

You should check out Parker's Reef on YouTube. He has a similar setup for his tank and how he configured the top panels for access might give you a few ideas.

 

[jepuskar]

Thank you...I took a quick look and he has a lot of content. I'll try and find it.

 

[jepuskar]

You should check out Parker's Reef on YouTube. He has a similar setup for his tank and how he configured the top panels for access might give you a few ideas.

I think I found it. The motorized hinges that lift the cabinets up? Pretty cool, but overkill. That guy is super anal..lol

 

[AJsReef]

I think I found it. The motorized hinges that lift the cabinets up? Pretty cool, but overkill. That guy is super anal..lol

Welcome to the hobby, being obsessive about setups is part of the fun

 

[blaxsun]

I think I found it. The motorized hinges that lift the cabinets up? Pretty cool, but overkill. That guy is super anal..lol

Yes, it's really cool. I was thinking more the hinges for the side panels (assume this is kind of what you were after?)

 

[jepuskar]

Yes, absolutely...but I went down the rabbit hole of watching that whole video..ha. I may just slap some duct tape on and call it a day.