Custom 44 Gallon Build - Would love some advice!

[Amber905]

I am getting a tank built for me that is going to be sunk into a wall. I am able to put the overflow box and returns through the drywall. I am going around a stud, so the return piping will have to go straight back for 4 inches before the angle. I hope this makes sense and maybe my mock design will help.

My questions are, what is your opinion on this design? The piping will be going down to the sump (Which I haven't designed yet, any suggestions for the sump?)

What about the measurements? What about other options? The tank builder suggested overflow out the bottom and return in the bottom up inside the overflow and out the side of the overflow box (thus keeping drain and return hidden in the acrylic covered overflow box in the back corner. (Same tank measurements)

Which design would you like better? The pictures that I have designed have been from my research, so please don't be afraid to critique.

 

[JoshH]

Where will your sump be located? Under the stand? Basement? Behind the tank in another room?

 

[Amber905]

Where will your sump be located? Under the stand? Basement? Behind the tank in another room?

Directly under tank

 

[JoshH]

Directly under tank

Any particular reason why you need to go through the wall with the plumbing and overflow? Space limitations? Don't like the look of an interal overflow?

 

[Amber905]

Any particular reason why you need to go through the wall with the plumbing? Space limitations?

A few pictures of the space may be useful. This is the spot in the basement. Behind the wall is also shown. There are a couple studs that support a hanging floor, so if its possible would avoid having to cut out. But, I have no problem cutting the drywall out. Note, if you look really close and the picture from behind the wall, there is a black line. That is where the middle of the tank sits (hence, where I was picturing the overflow box)

Note, the spot framed out is not wide enough currently. Also, things will be supported more, it is just to give an idea. The sump will be directly underneath.

Note - It does not NEED to go through the wall, I just thought the extra depth may be nice on the tank?

 

[JoshH]

A few pictures of the space may be useful. This is the spot in the basement. Behind the wall is also shown. There are a couple studs that support a hanging floor, so if its possible would avoid having to cut out. But, I have no problem cutting the drywall out. Note, if you look really close and the picture from behind the wall, there is a black line. That is where the middle of the tank sits (hence, where I was picturing the overflow box)

Note, the spot framed out is not wide enough currently. Also, things will be supported more, it is just to give an idea. The sump will be directly underneath.

How old is the house? And yes the pictures definitely help

 

[Amber905]

How old is the house? And yes the pictures definitely help

House was built in 1986. We had to redo the basement, so thought this might be a nice spot for the tank.

 

[Devaji]

as someone who has been doing a complet gut and reno on the whole house for the last year, it seem like a lot of work and expense for a small tank. Dont get me wrong I love using little nooks for stuff, but custom tanks are not cheap.

I am sure you have checked out all the PNP systems like waterbox, redsea, proclear, SCA etc. to price it ageist the custom tank?
I am all about buy once cry once now if a 36" 44gal is your perfect size tank then by all means.

IMHO peninsulas are the way to go just love them so much more "space" even tho that is not true but it seems like it do nice to few the tank from 3 sides.
have a little nano and once the house is complete I will be setting up a RS 650P

while you are doing a basement reno now is the time to think about it maybe that closed could be your fish closet??

just putting out some ideas....you know what is best for yourself