My in wall, 120

[Robbbadd]

Hi guys, this will be my first build thread, so any advice is much appreciated.

I have an old built in entertainment center that i will be removing and installing a 4x2x2 120, only accessible from the front. I know Not ideal, but it’s really the best location for the tank.

Here is the beginning of the project. Removing the old built in

 

[Robbbadd]

The next thing I decided to do is install waterproof walling... I figure since it will be enclosed, with a removable front facade for access, this will help with moisture.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

Does it have to be in wall? Seems like a great project either way, but just thinking maybe you could set it up to be on casters or something. Not being able to access the plumbing would be killer.

 

[F i s h y]

Can't wait to see what you come up with. Good luck with the build.

 

[Robbbadd]

Had a buddy of mine fabricate a stand

 

[Robbbadd]

A water test and it’s in place. I drilled through the wall on the left into a closet where all my equipment will be housed, all electrical and controls.

 

[Robbbadd]

Plumbing complete

Rock placed

And it’s wet.

 

[Robbbadd]

2 of these gyre on the ends for flow

going with reefbreeders photon 48v2, with a aquatic life 48” t5 for lighting...
sicce syncra 9.5 return pump
Tunze ato

 

[Robbbadd]

Here is where it stands currently. Skimmer breaking in. And working on preliminary stock list

purple firefish
Chalk bass
Mccoskers flasher wrasse
Carpenters wrasse
Malanuru wrasse
Powder blue tang
Convict tang
Flame angel.
3 anthias ( not sure which subspecies yet)

 

[Robbbadd]

Does it have to be in wall? Seems like a great project either way, but just thinking maybe you could set it up to be on casters or something. Not being able to access the plumbing would be killer.

Kind of does, it’s really the best spot for it. I will have total access to the plumbing from the front

 

[nicholasng11]

Update please!