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I do really like the seascape background too, wouldn't hurt to buy it. I think it's smart to go with something that's not as permanent as paint to begin with in case we don't like whatever we decide on. Definitely leaning towards tint or some type of cling background.

I've never seen a white background, but googled it and they do make everything look super clean. Definitely something to think about! The mirror idea is cool too, never even crossed my mind. I've looked into the shadow boxes and they are really cool, you're right about the plumbing though, might be an issue. I'm thinking too, what if we do an opaque/textured tint and hang some LED's behind the tank for a back lighting effect. Or maybe even use rope lighting around the tank border in the back. Not as cool as a shadow box, but I do really like the pics I've seen with the light coming through the back of the tank. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

Awesome tank! really loving all of the videos

That's actually a pretty cool setup, and at the end of the day it works? Then it's not dumb at all. My 92 corner is set up weird like that. I have a 15 gal That the DT drains into, Goes through 3 Chambers to the Mag 9. Where it tees (before going back to the DT) Going into an 11 Gal fuge, Then Gravity drains back to the return chamber. So, Would you have done anything different? Am I shooting to high @ 100-125 Sump? or could I use 75-90 And be fine?

Got it. If you don't mind me asking, what size is your sump and what size bulkheads did you go with?

Ok, I was mixed up About the quantity/turnover going through the sump. I was thinking that 5x the sump volume(500-600) was sufficent. But I need 5x the total volume (1500) going through the sump, and the higher rates(4500+) in The DT will be done by the powerheads.

Just to be clear I will be running a fuge. We are Planning a 100-125 sump as well. So, should I be looking to turn over the sump 3-5x and leave the "Big" turnover rates to the powerheads in the DT? So If I'm Understanding you... Your Mag is capable of 5x turnover of your DT. However, you don't have that much going through the sump?

LOL true

Oh is there? we'd definitely like to look into that. Would you mind pm'ing the link over to me?

I really like the shadow box idea - awesome! It really looks like you're looking into the ocean, it's amazing!

Interesting idea - I like it! My husband suggested something along the lines of the color of coralline algae, but I don't like the idea of a solid coralline colored background. This could work. I'll run it by him and see what he thinks. Thanks!

Cool I'll check eBay. Thanks again

Got it. Now the last question.. best place to get a BA overflow that will accommodate 1.5 bulkheads? Or just get one of the 16-1800 gph and drill my own holes? Most everything I'm seeing only come pre fabbed for 1"

yea, seems like it's hit or miss.

Thanks for the response. I'm def considering the bean animal. Any thoughts on the Herbie set up? Also, with the bean animal, does the emergency have to be 1.5" also?