We built this house knowing that there would be a big aquarium going in that spot. We had the builder put in all the proper goulams (sp?) and bracing for the floor. Looking back now I think I would have had an 8 foot space instead of a 6 foot space in the wall, lol :)

The back glass is vinyl wrapped so I just scrape it from the inside only - I don't see the spots on the back. And all the plumbing is mounted underneath and goes to the sump room in the basement:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_4103.jpg


Anyway! Sorry OP! Didn't meant to hijack your thread. I think having at least an inch of clearance behind your tank could be beneficial for cords and what not if you have open sides that won't allow you to hide them as easily as I can.

back of the tank is black so thats not a problem lol and its going to be in the middle of the house, kinda in between the big bay window and the patio door so it will have the front and both ends open to view.

I think that's the first time I've seen that view. That looks SOOO nice :razz:

Just warning ya is all.
I had a velcro backdrop on that last tank and it was a pain to clean the back :wink:

i slid my 175g tank stand and sump i "cheat" a bit the stand has a floor and the whole thing sits on 3/4" ply. i will be doing the same with the 270g when the time comes

Mine is black vinyl so apart from it peeling off (which if it was applied correctly wont happen) then i wont need to worry about it other than build up of coraline which is fine for me.