How far away from a wall to place a tank?

[Zero_Cool]

What is the recommended distance to set the tank away from the wall it is up against?

 

[bohtimore]

I've had mine 4" away from a brick chimney for 2 years now. Just enough space for my HOB skimmer. I wish I had more space to be able to clean the glass and salt buildup but aestetically it's best close to the wall. My 2 cents.

 

[ReefGuard Systems]

Do you plan on getting behind it once running?

 

[Fish Styx]

It depends. What does your plumbing look like? Depending on your overflow and pipes, you'll want to be able to reach back there to do periodic maintenance and such.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Do you plan on getting behind it once running?

Not sure. It has an internal overflow and I didn't plan to run any pumps on the back wall of the tank.

What other reasons would I need to get back there?

 

[Zero_Cool]

It depends. What does your plumbing look like? Depending on your overflow and pipes, you'll want to be able to reach back there to do periodic maintenance and such.

That would be information I should have provided.

Internal overflow with all plumbing up through the bottom of the tank. Flow pumps on the sides.

 

[Fish Styx]

That would be information I should have provided.

Internal overflow with all plumbing up through the bottom of the tank. Flow pumps on the sides.

Maybe 3 or 4 inches then? If you have no immediate need to get back behind it, then I'd leave it up to aesthetics, really. Just take into consideration the unknown unknowns and maybe leave a little bit of room, just in case.

 

[CoastalTownLayabout]

The bare minimum should be enough to get your arm behind.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

What is the recommended distance to set the tank away from the wall it is up against?

How big is the tank?

What flooring will it be placed on?

Is your stand set up so you could conceivably reach through it to get behind the tank? (Thinking dropped items here...)

 

[Fishman718]

It depends on your house. the structure.

 

[gbroadbridge]

Not sure. It has an internal overflow and I didn't plan to run any pumps on the back wall of the tank.

What other reasons would I need to get back there?

When a fish jumps back there...

Minimum 6 inches

 

[Zero_Cool]

How big is the tank?

What flooring will it be placed on?

Is your stand set up so you could conceivably reach through it to get behind the tank? (Thinking dropped items here...)

72x30x25 225g

LVP over concrete

Yes. Stand is open in the back.

 

[Zero_Cool]

It depends on your house. the structure.

House is on a concrete slab so no basement and no floor joists to worry about.

 

[Floyd-]

I did 6" on my tank.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

72x30x25 225g

LVP over concrete

Yes. Stand is open in the back.

I agree with others that 6" (give or take) is advisable. If you don't want the gap visible from the side, you can always put something there to hide it like a piece of wood the same color as your stand...

 

[Fish Styx]

I agree with others that 6" (give or take) is advisable. If you don't want the gap visible from the side, you can always put something there to hide it like a piece of wood the same color as your stand...

Or a potted plant.

 

[mike550]

The bare minimum should be enough to get your arm behind.

@Zero_Cool @CoastalTownLayabout ks exactly right! I placed mine “close” to the wall because I didn’t think I’d ever need to get back there. Three years later I’m glad that I luckily had enough room back there for my arm. Never know when you need to deal with wires, add a Powerhead, etc.

 

[dstockwell]

6" back space so I can get in there if needed

 

[trsmith18]

Not sure. It has an internal overflow and I didn't plan to run any pumps on the back wall of the tank.

What other reasons would I need to get back there?

Acres electrical and cord management.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Or a potted plant.

Or a life size suit of armor...