Considering installing a flush tank in my house but I don't really know what is involved. Hope one of you can point me in the right direction.
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Fish Tank...
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breezer
flush with what?
My wall, like in a dividing wall.
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breezer
ah, i see, (have seen a window put in a pond before now.)
well it wouln't be a good idea to put it in a dividing wall, or TBH any wall for that matter.
you can however put it in an alcove and build the wall up so it then becomes flush. BUT you still need to have access to the tank for its filtration and feeding facility.
Our not so local chinese take away has what looks like a fish tank in the wall, they cheated though, you go round the otherside of the wall and there is the tank, all they did was cut a hole in a partition wall and put the tank on a stand with some of the tank in the wall, but most on the stand, and underneath is all the filtraion gear.
which is of no use for a house becaus e the tank will be in the way
well it wouln't be a good idea to put it in a dividing wall, or TBH any wall for that matter.
you can however put it in an alcove and build the wall up so it then becomes flush. BUT you still need to have access to the tank for its filtration and feeding facility.
Our not so local chinese take away has what looks like a fish tank in the wall, they cheated though, you go round the otherside of the wall and there is the tank, all they did was cut a hole in a partition wall and put the tank on a stand with some of the tank in the wall, but most on the stand, and underneath is all the filtraion gear.
which is of no use for a house becaus e the tank will be in the way
thanks for the hasty reply.
I am undecided on the location of the tank as of yet.
Storage of any equipment is a problem I will tackle when it comes to it. How often would I require access to this equipment? Also, would it be suitable to have the tank on a studded wall, not a dividing wall, as regards to tank access (EG Feeding)?
Thanks.
I am undecided on the location of the tank as of yet.
Storage of any equipment is a problem I will tackle when it comes to it. How often would I require access to this equipment? Also, would it be suitable to have the tank on a studded wall, not a dividing wall, as regards to tank access (EG Feeding)?
Thanks.
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breezer
no dont tackle it whaen it comes to it, think about it now (its cheaper)
I take it you have no fish tank then?
a fish tank will weigh a tonne (not literaly) but water is very heavy and a decent sized ta#nk really will weight quite a lot (depending on volume) so a stud wall is not a good idea.
two fish in a tank, one says to the other, do you know how to drive this?
I take it you have no fish tank then?
a fish tank will weigh a tonne (not literaly) but water is very heavy and a decent sized ta#nk really will weight quite a lot (depending on volume) so a stud wall is not a good idea.
two fish in a tank, one says to the other, do you know how to drive this?
Yes that was what I was thinking.
As for storage what I forgot to mention is I was thinking of installing it in an attic, therefore four studded walls, all with plenty of space for storage behind them, not a big issue. Sorry for not clearing it up.
Would you reccomend bolting a tank to the joists behind the studded wall, or would you completely rubbish the idea?
I Like the idea of having a flush tank due to there not being a lot of space with the staircase. Also if I moved it to an outside wall I don't want to chase out into the brickwork.
Am I right in thiking that it wouldn't be completely flush because you need access to the tank, or is there an alternive method?
Opinions greatly appreciated.
Ta.
PS **** joke.
What s'ya call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh.
I know, **** joke
As for storage what I forgot to mention is I was thinking of installing it in an attic, therefore four studded walls, all with plenty of space for storage behind them, not a big issue. Sorry for not clearing it up.
Would you reccomend bolting a tank to the joists behind the studded wall, or would you completely rubbish the idea?
I Like the idea of having a flush tank due to there not being a lot of space with the staircase. Also if I moved it to an outside wall I don't want to chase out into the brickwork.
Am I right in thiking that it wouldn't be completely flush because you need access to the tank, or is there an alternive method?
Opinions greatly appreciated.
Ta.
PS **** joke.
What s'ya call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh.
I know, **** joke
Im thinking that a wall mounted tank would be most sensible here, although I still have the problem of fixing it to a studded wall.
What you think?
What you think?
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breezer
I would like to see how you bolt a fish tank to anything.
Its now to go in a loft?
will anyone see it?
or is it a room that was the loft?
also as i mentioned water weighs quite a lot you may need to have the joists strengthend
if it were me, i would make do with a picture.
Its now to go in a loft?
will anyone see it?
or is it a room that was the loft?
also as i mentioned water weighs quite a lot you may need to have the joists strengthend
if it were me, i would make do with a picture.
Surely all you need to do is cut your hole in your non-supporting wall and build another partition as far away as neccesary to get the tank to appear flush on both sides? If you need a beefy timber frame to support the thing it'll be hidden inside the whole partition.
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breezer
yes but as its in a loft what about the added staionairy weight in one palce, and also access to the tank?
if the OP follows your idea (i am not knocking it) how will he get between the two walls to clean the tank etc, since most tanks are not that wide, then you have to deduct the wall thickness
if the OP follows your idea (i am not knocking it) how will he get between the two walls to clean the tank etc, since most tanks are not that wide, then you have to deduct the wall thickness
I like the idea of a wall mounted tank as it includes all the equipment built-in.
However it would obviously need fixing to the joists (I'd like to see how long it would last on dry-wall fixings)
Main problem is I don't know how strong the joists are and I don't ant to rip a all down to fnd out theyre to weak Actually I don't wnt to rip a wall down whatsoever.
What is the norm regarding the strength of the joists in a typical installation?
However it would obviously need fixing to the joists (I'd like to see how long it would last on dry-wall fixings)
Main problem is I don't know how strong the joists are and I don't ant to rip a all down to fnd out theyre to weak Actually I don't wnt to rip a wall down whatsoever.
What is the norm regarding the strength of the joists in a typical installation?
Ahh, Iv'e just read he's gonna put it in a loft so no need to build a second partition at all and presumably he could get access to the back for maintainance etc, a quick google reveals a flush mounted fishtank is not so daft (everyone has different tastes or maybe just a bit bonkers!) or that uncommon. Clearly if its enormous he'd need to get the floor strengthened etc but its no different to a bath? A quick chat with an engineer would reveal whether its practical or not. There are plenty of aquarium specialists out there who'd be able give useful advice.
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I like the idea of a wall mounted tank as it includes all the equipment built-in.
However it would obviously need fixing to the joists (I'd like to see how long it would last on dry-wall fixings)
Main problem is I don't know how strong the joists are and I don't ant to rip a all down to fnd out theyre to weak Actually I don't wnt to rip a wall down whatsoever.
What is the norm regarding the strength of the joists in a typical installation?
However it would obviously need fixing to the joists (I'd like to see how long it would last on dry-wall fixings)
Main problem is I don't know how strong the joists are and I don't ant to rip a all down to fnd out theyre to weak Actually I don't wnt to rip a wall down whatsoever.
What is the norm regarding the strength of the joists in a typical installation?
I think that something along these lines is the best idea:
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Also... What do you call a fish with no eyes? FSH (I know it's crap)
Sorry I have nothing sensible to add to this thread, but I have seen them before, although the idea of a wall mounted fish tank sounds crazy to me, depending on the size of the tank.
A guide to the weights of some filled fish tanks. Sorry the weights are in LBS
http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/tipsandtables/l/bltanksize.htm
FRONT:
BACK:
Also... What do you call a fish with no eyes? FSH
(I know it's crap)Sorry I have nothing sensible to add to this thread, but I have seen them before, although the idea of a wall mounted fish tank sounds crazy to me, depending on the size of the tank.
A guide to the weights of some filled fish tanks. Sorry the weights are in LBS
http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/tipsandtables/l/bltanksize.htm