150XH In Wall Build
- Thread starter Icecold Dan
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I built my sump from a 40b. I stressed out on this a bit and in the end I think I over complicated it but I think it will work out well.
I'm using a Modular Marine 1600gph ghost overflow. I drilled the tank on the side wall. One thing I wish I had done was drill the tank for the return line. As it is, I had to go over the trim with pvc for the return. Here is the sump in place and plumbed.
I had room left in the closet to add a double 10 gallon rack that I will use for quarantine/hospital duty. 
And finally the moment you've been waiting for, the completed view of the tank from the living room, fully scaped, minus a few plants that I will add at a later date. 
You can see that I have changed the color of the wall from the original yellow, to a light grey. My wife and I really think that changing the color really helped to define the space.
I still need to add a permanent lighting solution. Currently it's lit by a 4', twin tude, T8 shop light.
Overall I am really pleased with the overall results.
I still need to add a permanent lighting solution. Currently it's lit by a 4', twin tude, T8 shop light.
Overall I am really pleased with the overall results.
I want to give a shout-out to
Stanzzzz7
for his inspiration and insight on scaping. The tank will home SA Cichlids, and I tried to implement some of the techniques he posted about for a more natural Amazonian aquascape. I do plan to add a few select plants and some leaf litter to complete the look.
Stanzzzz7
for his inspiration and insight on scaping. The tank will home SA Cichlids, and I tried to implement some of the techniques he posted about for a more natural Amazonian aquascape. I do plan to add a few select plants and some leaf litter to complete the look.