Reef set up-need help with sump set up

[mike31154]

I saw a link some time ago where a chap had built a sort of 3D diorama behind his tank. Can't find it any longer but it was very cool. You need a bit of room behind the tank though. The guy was a bit of an artist and airbrushed a great graphic, added a few fake rocks to make it look 3 dimensional and also had some subdued lighting above the scene he created to highlight the features. It actually looked a little eerie and of course you'll need to keep the back glass spotless. You don't need to be an artist like he was, any good quality poster will do with the theme of your choice. If I can find the link again, I'll check back in and post it.

Ok, this isn't the one I saw, but it gives you the idea & shows how to make one.

http://www.glaucus.org.uk/CB1.htm

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by DisneyCoralReef

Is there a reason you went with black over blue?

I just like the black... I find with alot tanks with blue, it washes out the natural colors of the rock, coral and fish... Black I feel helps to make those colors POP. Just the way I see it.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Originally Posted by conceptaquariums

i would do the blue but that's just me lol and i won't glue it on, just tape it on so if you change your mind down the road you can remove it and flip it around

That's a good idea. Thanks for bringing it up