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09-23-2007, 11:37 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ohio Age: 32
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I have a 12 gallon nano dx now. I am working on finishing my basement. And as strange as it sounds to some, even to me..  . My wife to be has asked me if I have thought about putting a tank in the wall. My step-dad is a carpenter, or is that jack of all trades master of none. Anyway, how much of a difficulty difference is there between my 12 gallon nano, and say a 50-100 gallon tank??? My 12 is saltwater, with 2 clowns, leather, fungia plates and zos. Any suggestions-encouragement is greatly appreciatted>>>>> I've had my 12gal about 14 months!!!!  | 
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09-23-2007, 11:57 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TN Age: 31
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the bigger the easier. Just costs a lot more, lol. _________ Got Questions? Need Answers?
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09-23-2007, 12:05 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 58
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Originally Posted by baugherb  I have a 12 gallon nano dx now. I am working on finishing my basement. And as strange as it sounds to some, even to me.. . My wife to be has asked me if I have thought about putting a tank in the wall. My step-dad is a carpenter, or is that jack of all trades master of none. Anyway, how much of a difficulty difference is there between my 12 gallon nano, and say a 50-100 gallon tank??? My 12 is saltwater, with 2 clowns, leather, fungia plates and zos. Any suggestions-encouragement is greatly appreciatted>>>>> I've had my 12gal about 14 months!!!! | Great wife!
If you have managed a 12 gal for 14 months...you know all you need to know about stepping up to a larger tank.
If you have option, go for the largest tank you can afford. You will not regret it.
Good prior planning will save you bundles of money and frustration. 
Happy planning! _________ AG "125," AquaC EV 180, 30 gal sump, "SCWD", 80 lbs LR, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (SPS HQI 14000k bulb)
12 Gallon NanoCube - 24w stock PC 50/50 light "...nothing good ever happens fast in a reef tank, only bad things happen fast..."
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09-23-2007, 12:16 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Va/Ct
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Sure you can build one into a wall just have some access to the area behind it to service the sump and equipment. Heat can be a factor also Ii installed a 20 inch A/C return and 2. 8 inch registers over mine at home in Richmond.. I have a closet the entire length in the rear. I have to drill a 75 now to get it ready for a wall installation for a few friends up here in Ct for their new restaurant . It will be in the wall. _________ Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible (Doug Larson) | |
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09-23-2007, 12:41 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ohio Age: 32
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Sounds great tankster. The back of mine will open up into a washroom with floor drain, when and if it happens. At least with my nano I've learned some of the ups and downs. I love my nano, as everyone with one knows, space disappears quickly. Plus I have a big, at least in my tank, bta. Which always causes placement issues of other coral..... Thanks to everyone for the help.... | |
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09-23-2007, 12:41 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elizabethtown, IN Age: 40
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Originally Posted by geekdafied the bigger the easier. Just costs a lot more, lol. | +2 on that. Plus a larger tank is easier to care for and is more forgiving if your husbandry isn't good, more water volume to dispate the problem.
I just put a 265g in the wall. Click on the "My tank thread" in my signature and check it out. _________ Scott 265g (Peninsula)
3x400w MH's, 4x95w Actinics, AAT Lunar Lights, OM 4-way CL, PM Bullet 3 Skimmer, DelZone Eclipse 1 O3 Generator, WavySea Plus for return, AAT Kalk Reactor, KNOP Ca Reactor w/PM Second Chamber, TradeWinds Chiller, ACIII Controller, Oceanus ATO, PM PO4 Reactor, 75g Sump, 30g Fuge Born March 5, 2007 My 265 Gal. Tank Thread " REAL TIME TANK STATS "   | |
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09-23-2007, 12:58 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ohio Age: 32
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Your tank is awesome. My problem here is I only have 1 friend who knows anything about fish. Luckily he owns his own shop which is a plus. But being on 3reef makes up for lack of friends knowing about fish... You guys are great!!!!!! I could see my 2 and 4 year old sitting in the tank.. My 4 year old did stick his head in a 30 gallon freshwater I had once!! Thanks for your help otty.... | |
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09-23-2007, 01:11 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elizabethtown, IN Age: 40
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No problem. You will not regret a bigger tank. Only advice I have is make sure you put it eye level so you don't have to bend down to look in it like a normal tank stand is. The bottom of mine starts at 3' off the ground, much more pleasant for viewing. | |
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09-23-2007, 01:16 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 58
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Originally Posted by baugherb Your tank is awesome. My problem here is I only have 1 friend who knows anything about fish. Luckily he owns his own shop which is a plus. But being on 3reef makes up for lack of friends knowing about fish... You guys are great!!!!!! I could see my 2 and 4 year old sitting in the tank.. My 4 year old did stick his head in a 30 gallon freshwater I had once!! Thanks for your help otty.... | Yep! Lots of "friends" here on 3Reef, willing to help you with every step of the way if needed.  | |
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09-23-2007, 02:06 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ohio Age: 32
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i appreciate everyone's help.... thanks again | |
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