2 sided In-Wall 120g - Design phase

[Duffer2]

Hi all,

I purchased a new house yesterday and I'm altering an interior wall for a 2 sided in-wall 120g tank. The wall separates the Den from the dining room. The wall has a support post under it, so structurally I’m in good shape. Completion in late July, but I have to get the specs to the builder very soon. I have never seen a 2 sided in-wall never mind tried to design one.

It’s a 48”l x 24”w x 28” h with Starphire glass on the 2 visible sides. I have my 110g sump in the basement and will pipe everything down and back. I Want dual external overflows (one on each end). I’m going to go with the Solaris LED lights (gasp!) because I don’t want to deal with the heat issues as much.

The ‘dining room’ side will not have access to the tank and will be a framed viewing area only. The den side is where I will have access to the tank.

1 - I’m having difficulty finding designs / photos on similar setups. I’m looking for pictures / plans / advice on how to make finished removable / hinged access panels. Any pictures or suggestions, please pass them on.

2 – Things I'm planning for in regards to the "in-wall' design:
- Electrical Outlets inside the wall (Lights + 2 power heads)
- Ventilation System inside the wall (Need a fan with ducting to a vent outside. Will be controlled on temperature or humidity????)
- Need to have at least 20” clearance above the tank for the lighting to hang and general access
- Access panel must be light weight or assisted for daily use.

I’ve got the plumbing under control, but what else should I be thinking about????

3- I’m in Calgary and would like to find some very experienced or professional people in this sort of thing who could consult or I could hire to help me in the design phase so that I don’t screw this up. Any ideas??

4 – Any comments on the proposed tank design? (The 4 spouts sticking into the tank represent the return nozzles from the sump. I'm going to run 2 big pumps with around 2000 g / hr)