How to Choose and Set Up a Wall Aquarium

Wall fish tanks impart a dramatic and beautiful look to any room. They can be mounted on a partition wall so they can be seen from each room. Even though wall aquariums can be pricier than regular fish tanks and take more expertise to mount you will be very pleased that you made the effort and investment when you see how good your aquarium looks and how much it is appreciated by your visitors. They can, however, be harder to look after than a stand alone aquarium as they are installed in a small area which makes it a bit harder to access the tank for cleaning, feeding and any other maintenance. Many wall fish tanks come with cabinets above or below the tank which should help make access easier.

Many of the newer wall aquariums can be bought as kits with all the accessories and hardware for mounting necessary, so that the pumps, filters etc. are concealed. These kits are simple to mount so you might not need a professional to mount the fish tank for you. On the other hand if you are unsure of your skills in do it yourself, it is probably better to pay a workman to do the mounting instead so that all you have to do is to fill the aquarium and add the fish.

An important thing you should do prior to hanging the tank is to see if there is any electrical wiring or pipes in the wall at the location you are going to place it. You also need to find a load bearing wall and find the wall studs. Aquariums are heavy when you have filled them with water so you need to be confident that the wall will take the weight.You also need to make a decision on whether you are going to hang the tank or build it into the wall.

The next task to do is to measure the area where you are going to place the fish tank and make sure you allow some room for other things such as pumps, filters and lights. You can place the pump some distance away from the tank, and water can flow through pipes to the tank. Admittedly this may be extra work on initially installing it does have the advantage that you will be able move larger amounts of water through the aquarium, which will let you accommodate more fish, and in addition locates the noise of the pump away from the room. One of the problems with wall tanks is that they tend to be narrow so that the surface area is smaller than other types aquariums. This can mean that if you don’t aerate the water very well you will not be able to keep many fish in the aquarium.

If you are going to use the services of a builder to mount your wall aquarium have a chat with him before you go out and buy your fish tank to make sure that he knows what you need to be done. Once your tank is mounted it will need to be set up exactly like any other tank by initially cycling the tank before you should add the fish. The best method is fishless cycling that is quite easy to do and doesn’t cause harm to any fish. When the tank is cycled you can start to buy the fish and plants if you will be using them.

An especially exotic effect can be achieved by making a reef fish tank with brightly coloured reef corals and fish, but this would be, perhaps a plan for an expert fish keeper. A wall fish tank, as previously stated, gives a dramatic center of attention to any room and is sure to be appreciated by all your visitors.

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