How Do You Install A Fish Tank In A Wall?
Walk into my den and your eyes are drawn to the fish tank in the wall. The extra room is nice. I no longer have to worry about a clumsy guest bumping into it. You can build a fish tank into the wall that is a unique eye catching highlight to any room. Buy the materials you need ahead of time. You need an aquarium, a 1 X 12, a 2 X 4, 3 heavy duty L brackets that are 8 inches long, finishing trim to go around the opening, screws and nails. Decide where you want your fish tank. This is a critical step. Ideally the tank itself will be in a utility room or closet. You must look on both sides of the wall for any problems. Look for electrical outlets that might have wires in the way. Make sure a wall is not in the way. Measure the viewing area of your aquarium. Lay out the placement of your fish tank in your den. Measure the height from the bottom of the tank to the floor and distance from a wall to one side. Transfer these measurements to the utility room. Use a pencil and level to draw a st
