Newbee looking to purchase wall aquarium

Owen K. · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

Hello

I have a couple of questions regarding the purchase of a wall aquarium.

I am looking for a fish tank (preferably for salt water fish) that is about
5' in length and 4" in depth. I have checked online and have seen various
tanks vary from $200 (click link
http://www.bizarreaquariums.com/index2.html) all the way up to thousands of
dollars.

Is there anything I should be looking for when I purchase an in wall
aquarium? Why is there such a variation in price? I have no idea what
problems I may encounter if I purchase a cheaper priced aquarium (which is
what I intend to do).

Thanks in advance for any help.

-Owen

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Nikki · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 62

how about going over to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
a few on there work at fish stores, and might be able to help with that, I
think if its a lot cheaper there is probably a reason why. but they can help
just post your question there, not many people come here any more. I always
thought a wall tank would be really neat.
Nik

"Owen K." wrote in message @comcast.com...
> Hello
>
> I have a couple of questions regarding the purchase of a wall aquarium.
>
> I am looking for a fish tank (preferably for salt water fish) that is
> about
> 5' in length and 4" in depth. I have checked online and have seen various
> tanks vary from $200 (click link
> http://www.bizarreaquariums.com/index2.html) all the way up to thousands
> of
> dollars.
>
> Is there anything I should be looking for when I purchase an in wall
> aquarium? Why is there such a variation in price? I have no idea what
> problems I may encounter if I purchase a cheaper priced aquarium (which is
> what I intend to do).
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> -Owen
>

NetMax · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 614

http://www.2cah.com/netmax/diy_projects/buitin/builtin.shtml
lists a few points to consider with built-in tanks.

Your cross-post is unnecessary (and generally considered, not a good
thing to do). Rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc is well travelled with the
expertise you need. If you reply back, please remove the other
newsgroups.

With a 4" width, you're severely limited in the size & type of fish, and
decorations you can use. I would also find out what the _actual_ width
is and measure your arm at its thickest to ensure you can reach the
bottom of the tank. It's the little things like that which will make you
crazy ;~).

Also the biological requirements of a marine tank make a 4" width
somewhat *cough* interesting. Go to Rec.aquaria.marine, and maybe wear
asbestos underwear to be safe ;~).
--
www.NetMax.tk

"Nikki" wrote in message @comcast.com...
> how about going over to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
> a few on there work at fish stores, and might be able to help with
> that, I think if its a lot cheaper there is probably a reason why. but
> they can help just post your question there, not many people come here
> any more. I always thought a wall tank would be really neat.
> Nik
>
>
>
> "Owen K." wrote in message
> @comcast.com...
>> Hello
>>
>> I have a couple of questions regarding the purchase of a wall
>> aquarium.
>>
>> I am looking for a fish tank (preferably for salt water fish) that is
>> about
>> 5' in length and 4" in depth. I have checked online and have seen
>> various
>> tanks vary from $200 (click link
>> http://www.bizarreaquariums.com/index2.html) all the way up to
>> thousands of
>> dollars.
>>
>> Is there anything I should be looking for when I purchase an in wall
>> aquarium? Why is there such a variation in price? I have no idea
>> what
>> problems I may encounter if I purchase a cheaper priced aquarium
>> (which is
>> what I intend to do).
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any help.
>>
>> -Owen
>>
>
>

Beano · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 44

I was looking for a small version of a tank this width for my bf's
feature wall - luckily now he is moving house anyway so I don't have to
worry about that.

DOn't forget to consider what the weight of the tank will be when it is
full of water and decorations, and make sure that your wall can support
this weight - I don't know what kind of extra materials you'll need to
get this wall tank in a ready to go, but it looks quite complicated to
install... Does that $200 tank come with free installation?

Don't forget either, one of the cons of this, is that you will have
limited furniture placement from then on. You won't be able to move
anything in front of the tank, suddenly you'll be reluctant to put the
TV underneath the fish tank or any other electrical things. Also think
about what damage will be caused if your tank starts to leak.

Having said all that, it's a novel idea, I would love a wall tank in my
future house, but I would be inclined to find a wider wall and put a
wider tank in there, at least then you can have a better choice of fish.