Looking for complete in wall tank installer.

[pledosophy]

I want to move my 165g and go with an inwall setup. I have a wall that borders my garage, and would like to place the tank in the garage, with a window in the living room to the tank. I will need a tank/stand of course but I am also looking for someone that can do the contractor part as well as part of a complete package. I want someone who can cut the hole in the wall, frame it out, do the finishing work, setup the water change station and drain (water line and drain are already there).

I would just rather deal with one contractor to cover the whole thing then deal with a LFS, Tank maker, plumber, and General contractor.

Does anyone local offer this type of service? I am striking out so far.

I am not looking for anything to crazy in size, probably just 6'x2'x2'

 

[Jimbo327]

Just FYI. Not sure any licensed contactor will cut a hole between the garage and your house because of building code regarding fire and smoke protection.

 

[joseserrano]

Hit up my buddy at elite reef, Jeremy

+1 (805) 890-4122

 

[5.9reefer]

hit up will from coralnerd
323-799-7730

 

[laverda]

I think your asking to much, if you want everything done properly. Especially if the wall is load bearing.

 

[wishntoboutside]

I think posting your general location would help the group make a good recommendation

 

[EliteAquatics]

We can assist. We can complete 90 percent of your work scope. We do have a list of qualified vendors we use regularly that can handle the remainder. Outside of the structure changes to your wall, we can take care of the rest.

 

[Soreefed]

Coral nerd has a family contractor that can get this project completed for you.

 

[five.five-six]

I want to move my 165g and go with an inwall setup. I have a wall that borders my garage, and would like to place the tank in the garage, with a window in the living room to the tank. I will need a tank/stand of course but I am also looking for someone that can do the contractor part as well as part of a complete package. I want someone who can cut the hole in the wall, frame it out, do the finishing work, setup the water change station and drain (water line and drain are already there).

I would just rather deal with one contractor to cover the whole thing then deal with a LFS, Tank maker, plumber, and General contractor.

Does anyone local offer this type of service? I am striking out so far.

I am not looking for anything to crazy in size, probably just 6'x2'x2'

So, that’s a Fire separation wall. It’s most likely load bearing and is also probably a significant portion of the structure’s sheer value calculations. (sheer value keeps the house from falling over in an earthquake)

To do it correctly will be quite expensive.

Personally, (I considered doing this seriously but my wife came up with the idea to put a peninsula tank in the foyer). Firstly, that wall is probably 2X4 construction 3.5” thick + 5/8” CDX + 2 sheets of 5/8” sheet rock. So the wall is going to be 5-3/4” thick. That’s a bit of an overhang. I’d make the tank more like 30” front to back to give you more room to work.

Another consideration is that temperature in a garage is not as well controlled as inside the dwelling. You are going to want more heating and more cooling capacity

All that said, it’s a spectacular approach. Having all that space to expand your equipment without having to consider aesthetics is great! spills and leaks won’t be in the house. You don’t lose any space in the house. It’s really a great idea.

 

[pledosophy]

Having all that space to expand your equipment without having to consider aesthetics is great! spills and leaks won’t be in the house. You don’t lose any space in the house. It’s really a great idea.

That is the plan!

I am on a bit of a hold due to some family health problems, but I hope to get to this in the fall. Worst case I will just move my sump to the garage and build an insulated cabinet for it; but I really would like thesquare footage in the room where the tank is back so we can put in some book shelves. Will just look "cleaner" overall.

I did go ahead and insulate my garage. We haven't replaced the door yet, but the walls and ceiling have been done. With having the waterline and drain there, it just makes so much sense to do it this way.

I just had a buddy's 850g tank break, destroyed the home; so now the wife is not only on board but pushing to have it done

 

[Jimbo327]

Insulated garage with AC sounds like a dream. I need to hear more about this 850g tank breaking and destroying the home, so I can relay it to my wife and perhaps get myself an insulated garage and more "toys" for the tank...for safety of course. Although, I will probably have anxiety from thinking about all that water rushing into the home...sounds like a catastrophic blow out.

 

[pledosophy]

Insulated garage with AC sounds like a dream. I need to hear more about this 850g tank breaking and destroying the home, so I can relay it to my wife and perhaps get myself an insulated garage and more "toys" for the tank...for safety of course. Although, I will probably have anxiety from thinking about all that water rushing into the home...sounds like a catastrophic blow out.

It's really sad. This is the second time this same family has a had a large tank break. There last one was a 300 or something, so they went bigger. Steel stand, custom made tank. Seam failed. 30 minutes tank was empty.

That much water did enough damage that they are replacing the floor and subfloor in most of the house. I think 6 rooms had to have the sheetrock pulled. They had floor vents for HVAC so much of those lines is going to have to be replaced. Vapor barrier under the house is going to have to be replaced. Homes only a few years old too. Probably 100k in damages.

 

[laverda]

What brand tank was it? I know someone that had the front pain come off intact on a 540 gallon glass tank, if I remember correctly. Destroyed the lower floor of their house. The tank waas not that old, but the manufacturer would not do anything about it.
I have seen too many glass tanks fail. Everything from suddenly springing a leak, to glass bottoms or sides cracking fo no apparent reason to the silicone failing catastrophically. I have had 3 smaller glass tanks just start leaking.

 

[Jimbo327]

That's terrible.

 

[SantaMonica]

Great way to handle leaks. I was originally thinking of a sunken concrete room that could handle all water from all tanks, but the garage can do it as-is if it drains to the street.

My current leak-proof go-to however is still a reef pond in a plastic stock tank, or in the ground.

 

[EliteAquatics]

I’d recommend pulling plans from your city hall. You can get the original build plans for your home. Should give you a lot of insight as to where and what is load bearing. You may luck out and find out the garage was added after the fact.