• Access is under top piece of trim.
  • Trim pivots on Invisible hinges.
  • Hinges secured to back of trim and underside of opening.
• Our 'Square trim' and 'Curved trim' used here however baseboard trim makes a good alternative.

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• Have the aquarium overhang 1³⁄₄" on both sides.
• Widening wall to 8¹⁄₄".
  • Build drywall out from finished wall.
  • Finish edges with corner beads.

Basic wall structure

 

• Basic 16" stud wall with aquarium opening.
• 1¹⁄₂" thick plywood board used for bottom of opening.
• ³⁄₄" thick plywood boards used for sides and top of opening.
• Board's width equals aquarium's width plus ¹⁄₄".
• Shims are used between boards and studs for leveling.
• Depending on wall and aquarium widths, boards will be set flush or overhanging wall
  (see 'Installing aquarium with 1" overhang').
• Opening height determines ease of maintenance.

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Standard install   Cut rough aquarium opening. Secure studs, shims and boards around perimeter.
Aquarium opening: Minimum size: 62"l  x  81⁄4"w  x  283⁄4"h   Aquarium: Jumbo Wall Aquarium
1.      Secure bottom board.	2.   Secure side boards.
3.        Secure top board.	4.   Put aquarium inside opening.
Note: If dual filters are purchased with aquarium see 'Widening opening 2" for filter'.   Installing Home-made trim
Aquarium opening: Minimum size: 62"l  x  81⁄4"w  x  283⁄4"h Aquarium: Wall Aquarium Trim: Home-made Baseboard trim with 45° miter. Custom trim with square corner pieces.
1.   Secure top trim to opening.           Trim specifics. Covers access space above aquarium. Width is equal to access space plus 3⁄4". Inside length is equal to aquarium less 3⁄4". Opening height determines trim width and ease of maintenance. Fastens to opening with Invisible hinges (Euro, Piano hinges).	2.   Put aquarium inside opening. Secure remaining trim boards. 3.   Tighten trim firmly.
Installing Square trim (coming soon) The measurements listed in this section are based on our Square trim or any trim with a 61⁄2" width. If you make your own trim you can use this as a guide.
Aquarium opening: Exact size: 64"l  x  81⁄4"w  x  291⁄8"h Aquarium: Jumbo Wall Aquarium Trim: Square trim (coming soon)	Includes: 2 x Invisible hinges 8 x Trim pieces
1.   Secure top trim to opening.     Fasten hinges to trim. Top trim has predrilled holes. Hinge-end with black mark screws onto trim. Put hinges in closed position. Center trim at top of opening. Install one screw at back of each hinge. Put trim in open position and fasten remaining screws. Note: When installing the front screws you might have to drill a hole up into the wood at an angle and use a longer screw.	2.   Put aquarium inside opening. Secure remaining trim boards. Start with the top corners. Center corner pieces on ends of top trim. Use Nail Gun or pre-drill nail holes. Keep loose for adjustment later.
3.   Tighten trim firmly.   Note: Wood stoppers can be added to backside of top corner trim so the center trim closes even.
Installing aquarium with 1" overhang Aquarium opening: Minimum size: 64"l  x  81⁄4"w  x  281⁄2"h Aquarium: Wall Aquarium
1.   Secure boards to opening.       Secure boards (see 'Standard install'). Fasten to opening with 1" protruding from wall. Drywall should be brought up to boards. Note: Tighten all boards firmly to wall studs.	2.        Secure spacer strips to wall.   Fasten strips to wall. Two strips: 36"l x 2"w x 1"t Equal in length to two corners and side trim. Firmly secure to wall placing top flush with top trim.
3.   Secure bottom spacer strip.   Fasten strip to wall. One strip: 651⁄2"l x 1"w x 1"t Equal in length to gap below bottom board.	4.   Fasten trim.   Fasten trim (see 'Installing Square trim' or 'Standard trim') Keep the outside edge of trim even with edge of strips
5.   Tighten trim firmly.   Note: Wood stoppers can be added to backside of top corner trim so the center trim closes even.
Widening opening 2" for filter If dual filters are purchased with aquarium: Widen wall opening 2". Adjust trim to cover gap.

Electrical
All electrical work must be performed by a qualified electrician.

 

• Each light, filter and heater requires a power supply.
• An outlet secured to stud above opening is recommended.
  • Extend gap between top board and stud.
  • Cut a hole into top board for chords to run through.
• Wall switch can control aquarium light.
  • Run electricity through wall switch to outlet.
  • Plug lights (not filter or heater) into outlet.

Cleaning 'Wall Aquariums'

A 'Wall Aquarium' cleans like a normal fish tank. We recommend that you do small frequent water changes, 10% to 20%, every 2-4 weeks. This will have to be done more often if your tank is over stocked or under filtered. Cleaning everything in the aquarium as well as changing all the filter material in your filter is a deadly combination. This alters the chemical values within the aquarium and reduces the amount of beneficial bacteria dramatically and can cause fish to go into a state of shock and die. Small frequent water changes are suggested along with partial changes of the filter material every month. Any filter material should only be rinsed with aquarium water that has been taken out of the tank. Do not use tap water. This will preserve the beneficial bacteria that help decompose toxic waste.
The easiest way to remove your water is through a siphon. Any tube that's 4 feet long will work but specialty cleaning siphons will suck up more waste.