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Have you even installed an aquarium inside a wall?  I am thinking about doing this in my upcoming remodeling of my house and just want to know if its worth it or if it is just a pain to frame and operate the aquarium.....  Do you build a cabinet underneath to hold the supplies?  Would use advise using Greenboard  since it may have a tendency to get wet or condensate?
Suggestions???

pknutson_sws · Accepted Answer

Try installing it in a wall on the back side of  a closet. That way, you can service the tank from inside the closet and have the unit completely flush against the viewing wall (appearing like a flat screen TV or a window)

Greenboard wouldn't hurt but I've seen it done without it - it depends on your climate. If you expect condensation, then I would just for peace of mind.

The inset tanks I have seen have finish work on the viewing side that creates a viewing area of just the water...not the airspace at the top of the tank.

Amy · Answer

i have a aquarium in my wall (30gal)  its actually pretty neat.
i used green board because it gets condensation.  put a header of coarse.  try to have the back stick out its easier to clean and maintain  i just used the cabinet which came with it for the pump and other stuff.  put nice 3" molding on the outside of aquarium they'll make it stand out even better.  if its a bigger aquarium your gonna have to make a box frame for it .  my aquarium is on a load bearing wall so that's why i only used a 30 gal.

good luck

brooklyn · Answer

It is not worth the expence or trouble. But if you want to do it you will need to find out if the wall that you are wanting to put it in is a load bearing wall. If it is you will need to put up a beam to support the weight that the wall is now holding.

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