I have already set up the tank and have it going but here is the process so far. I wanted room on either side for a small frag tank or decorations. I made the stand with a fake front that is held on with magnets. The stand was pained white, then blue and then distressed until it looked like an antique.
For the sump I used another 40 breeder and put in an acrylic piece to hold three 4" filter socks for mechanical filtration and later I plan to add a basket of cheato or something. Once I stock more fish than I can count I will likely move to my octopus regal 200 internal skimmer rated for 400 gallons, maybe, I haven't decided where I am going with the tank quite yet. I will likely at that time add a pellet reactor as well.
For the overflow I built an acrylic ghost type box and went with a bean animal style.
40 Breeder display
40 Breeder Sump (DIY)
Custom DIY Stand
Hydra HD lights (26 and a prime)
SCA 302 Skimmer
Jebao 9000 Return
Jebao 10 pumps
Aquaforest salt
Working towards a mixed reef tank, inhabitants are 2 Bangai cardinals, 2 lightening maroons, and a bi color blenny. I plan to overstock fish eventually with more than likely Anthias and some other smaller fish.
Photos
For the sump I used another 40 breeder and put in an acrylic piece to hold three 4" filter socks for mechanical filtration and later I plan to add a basket of cheato or something. Once I stock more fish than I can count I will likely move to my octopus regal 200 internal skimmer rated for 400 gallons, maybe, I haven't decided where I am going with the tank quite yet. I will likely at that time add a pellet reactor as well.
For the overflow I built an acrylic ghost type box and went with a bean animal style.
40 Breeder display
40 Breeder Sump (DIY)
Custom DIY Stand
Hydra HD lights (26 and a prime)
SCA 302 Skimmer
Jebao 9000 Return
Jebao 10 pumps
Aquaforest salt
Working towards a mixed reef tank, inhabitants are 2 Bangai cardinals, 2 lightening maroons, and a bi color blenny. I plan to overstock fish eventually with more than likely Anthias and some other smaller fish.
Photos