Actually it's just to cover up the ugly pipes. The tank isn't drilled and I am running a Rena X2 for circulation. I didn't want to have any critters sucked up against the intake as I am taking off the screen. That way I can get maximum flow out of my pump.
I'm in the process of making a foam background for the tank and this idea came to mind.
Just something different I guess:biggrin:

What brand of paint did you use on that?

The picture problem is the Brouser settings, get rid of the cookies and it should work. ( tools/internet options/delete cookies/delete files and after you have done that close your internet brouser window and open new one) this is also good after visiting you bank web sites to cover up your tracks.
As for the hiding staff, good idea !
I hide my probes and heater behind my wavebox. (no sump in my system)

The paint is an Epoxy Enamel. Very hard paint after it sets. You can pick it up at most paint stores. Just a generic brand.

Does the U tube (intake) for the canister filter reach down towards the bottom to where the holes for the separater are? If so, I think either the holes need to be towards the top to force the water to pass over your heater, or the intake for the canister needs to be at the top, to force the water to pass over the heater.

It seems to me that the heater is heating that compartment without much water flow going over it.

Yup I already thought of that.
I removed the extention for the intake so now it only sticks down a couple of inches. I mounted the heater right beside it so that when the warm water starts to rise it will be picked up by the intake.
Of course until I fire this puppy up it's still all theory.:biggrin: