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Putting in an In-the-Wall Aquarium DIY to the Rescue continues to bust out walls! From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-705

Just as everyone had hoped, Will stands to see the fish with the help of the support bar.

Much like the in-wall TV, Karl Champley and Larry Schrecker create an in-wall aquarium that Will can see from his bed. Giving a calming effect, it also gives Will incentive to stand and walk along the wall to see his new aquatic friends. This also serves as a viewing window into Will's room as his parents are coming down the hall.

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Materials:

utility knife
2 x 4 frame studs
nail gun
nails
fish tank
acrylic (Plexiglas)
molding
drill
screws
hinges
aquarium poster (optional)

Steps:

1. Start by making a hole in the drywall where you want the aquarium to be with a utility knife.

2. Frame out the hole in the wall using 2 x 4 frame studs and a nail gun (Figure A & B). Be sure to leave an opening to run the electricity through.

Figure A

Figure B

3. Place the tank in the opening (Figure C).

4. Cover the opening with a sheet of acrylic and secure by nailing it to the frame (Figure D).

Figure C

Figure D

5.Use molding to frame out the opening. Screw it into place, so that it can be removed in the event of replacing the acrylic (Figures E & F).

Figure E

Figure F

6. For the trim on the other side of the wall, create a top flap with hinges for quick access to the fish and equipment (Figures G & H).

Figure G

Figure H

7. An aquarium poster is a fun optional background for the tank.

RESOURCES :

Wall Tanks Aquariums
Website: www.walltanks.com