120 build question...

[robbbadd]

I’m building an in wall 120, and I will only have access to the front of the tank ( it’s my inky and best location for the build... my entire height is 66 inches, and the 120 is 21 inches tall...

my question is, how much clearance do i need at the top to be comfortable enough to service the tank...I want to build my stand as tall as possible, but leave myself enough room at the top...
I was hoping for 16 inches at the top, that would leave me plenty of room to hang my lights and adjust them if needed ( the lights will be built with a pulley to move out of the way for access..

is 16 inches enough head room? That would leave me with a height stand of 29 inches.

 

[Chris A.]

One problem I see is reaching the bottom back of the tank. To get to the back of that tank you’ll need to get your body over the tank, so figure if you’ll be reaching down to the bottom back of the tank and how.

 

[CrypticLifeStyle]

And enough space to get rock in, and out of the tank. Ran into that dilemma once. The height gap dictates like a mail slot.

 

[mnavick]

I only have one-sided access, and its at 16". While challenging to reach the front lower , can access everything

Sorry for the old cr*ppy pics