RubensReef 75G in-wall Build Thread

[Ruben's Reef]

Well, he we go with my 75g upgrade. This build will take some time to finish because involve removing a shower and a wall to be able to work on the stand. I have a closet behind the 40g and removing the shower and the wall will give me an small fish tank room. The most complicated part for me will be work on the wall behind the actual fish tank without moving the 40g. So basically I have to work from inside out where the 75g will be set. Here's a few pics of the project. That is a second full bathroom but we never used the shower. I will leave the toilet and the sink. Haha, the fish tank back glass will be painted in black so nobody can see thru..LOL. Also the closet door will be removed and fill with drywall. If you have any idea, please share with me. Thank you All.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Well, he we go with my 75g upgrade. This build will take some time to finish because involve removing a shower and a wall to be able to work on the stand. I have a closet behind the 40g and removing the shower and the wall will give me an small fish tank room. The most complicated part for me will be work on the wall behind the actual fish tank without moving the 40g. So basically I have to work from inside out where the 75g will be set. Here's a few pics of the project. That is a second full bathroom but we never used the shower. I will leave the toilet and the sink. Haha, the fish tank back glass will be painted in black so nobody can see thru..LOL. Also the closet door will be removed and fill with drywall. If you have any idea, please share with me. Thank you All.

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Sounds like a plan and a nice upgrade!

 

[SPR1968]

This sounds like the start of a great build thread and definitely following

Great pictures as well, and keep them coming!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

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Sounds like a plan and a nice upgrade!

Thanks

 

[Ruben's Reef]

This sounds like the start of a great build thread and definitely following

Great pictures as well, and keep them coming!

Thanks Shaun.

 

[Captain Quint]

This is a cool project and your pics really show a great plan.

I can't wait to see the evolution. Please keep updated pics coming spyder813

 

[Ruben's Reef]

This is a cool project and your pics really show a great plan.

I can't wait to see the evolution. Please keep updated pics coming spyder813

Thanks Captain, I will.

 

[count krunk]

That shower, from a functional stand point, looks almost useless.

The 75g in wall will be much better use of space!

What are you planning for the LSS? any other tanks tied into the system? Such as display refugiem or other specicies specific?

 

[Ruben's Reef]

That shower, from a functional stand point, looks almost useless.

The 75g in wall will be much better use of space!

What are you planning for the LSS? any other tanks tied into the system? Such as display refugiem or other specicies specific?

Well, the shower works perfect but we didn't use at all. I have a sump/refugiem on my 40g but I will upgrade the sump or make the 40g the new sump. What I like about the whole new setup is that I will have everything in one place. I will use the shower drain for a utility sink and will connect the water to my filter system.
Thanks

 

[NY_Caveman]

Well, the shower works perfect but we didn't use at all. I have a sump/refugiem on my 40g but I will upgrade the sump or make the 40g the new sump. What I like about the whole new setup is that I will have everything in one place. I will use the shower drain for a utility sink and will connect the water to my filter system.
Thanks

That sounds perfect. I had not even considered the usefulness of the plumbing already in place for the shower. DUH!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

That sounds perfect. I had not even considered the usefulness of the plumbing already in place for the shower. DUH!

LOL.
Yeah, took me a while to cook the idea but I think will came out nice. Planning to start working this weekend.

 

[Joel Schommer]

Thats awesome, it will be great. Good luck on your project and can't wait to see process.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Thats awesome, it will be great. Good luck on your project and can't wait to see process.

Thanks Joel. Will start soon. I just working today on installing my house gutters for my front yard so my wife can work on her flowers garden. !!! Happy wife...happy reefing !!! LOL

 

[kiMxD]

Thanks Joel. Will start soon. I just working today on installing my house gutters for my front yard so my wife can work on her flowers garden. !!! Happy wife...happy reefing !!! LOL

Wise man lol

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Here we go... Work in progress...

 

[Joel Schommer]

Here we go... Work in progress...

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Committed now my friend. Just keep final product in mind and you will love it. Keep giving updates and good luck.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Committed now my friend. Just keep final product in mind and you will love it. Keep giving updates and good luck.

Thanks Joel. A lot of work with the plumbing now.

 

[Joel Schommer]

Thanks Joel. A lot of work with the plumbing now.

I did mine in wall. I cam post some pics to see if it helps with your setup.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

I did mine in wall. I cam post some pics to see if it helps with your setup.

That would be great.

 

[Joel Schommer]

Aquarium is in basement storage room. stepsBuilt my on wheels withwa latchlat keep the kiddos out of refugium and so I can access from a good vantage point.