Here are a few pic's of my 201 gallon tank. I decided on 5' as my room dimensions allowed. The tank i 5' x 30' wide x 26" high. I opted for starfire front glass and have a 40 gallon sump (to be built). My prior tank was a 75 oceanic that I sold this winter for upgrade funds. I decided to go bigger with the inwall setup.
My wall has double 2x4's every 12" and the stand shown in the pictures. I used green board for the drywall and applied three coats of primer and two coats of exterior paint. I also protected the opening (drywall and studs) with exterior vinyl siding that I attached with construction glue and screws. The screws then were primed to seal and I siliconed all edges to prevent moisture from getting in. Trim work on the opening to come soon.
As for lighting, I have 2 250watt HQI halides installed and new bulbs for my icecap 660, will be installing three atinic 5' bulbs too.
I have viewed some of the aquascaping threads and plan on a "minimalist" natural look to allow for big coral growth and I think it does look more realistic.
I hope to have my current 12 gallon eclipse in by this coming weekend once the RO unit fills the tank.
The baby is born!
My wall has double 2x4's every 12" and the stand shown in the pictures. I used green board for the drywall and applied three coats of primer and two coats of exterior paint. I also protected the opening (drywall and studs) with exterior vinyl siding that I attached with construction glue and screws. The screws then were primed to seal and I siliconed all edges to prevent moisture from getting in. Trim work on the opening to come soon.
As for lighting, I have 2 250watt HQI halides installed and new bulbs for my icecap 660, will be installing three atinic 5' bulbs too.
I have viewed some of the aquascaping threads and plan on a "minimalist" natural look to allow for big coral growth and I think it does look more realistic.
I hope to have my current 12 gallon eclipse in by this coming weekend once the RO unit fills the tank.
The baby is born!
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