overflow ???

[Just2Bad]

Hi, I'm about to order my new tank a 90G. I need to know how I should built my overflow.. Wich one of these is the best or maybe another suggestion... My bulkhead would be 1 1/2" but I need to decide how big I want my overflow so please give me some advice. I have to give my choice tomorrow morning...

Where I'm ordering it, the guy had suggested me 16", I think at 16" I'm loosing too much space ????

Thanks

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[Aquattro]

Personally I would build a box rather than cut across the corner. Mine is 6x6 inches. If I "had" to cut across the corner, I would make it as small as possible. Maybe someone that has it done that way can suggest why not to do that.

[zulu_principle]

I agree with Brad, but if you want the same area, wouldn't an 8.5" diagonal work ?

Zulu

[ldzielak]

The cross piece will limit the flow to the box if it's too small. I would got for the 12" that would be the same area as the 6"x6" and should leave you lots of room for a Stockman or Durso stand pipe. What kind of turn over are you thinking of? What return pump would you be using?

I have seen tanks with this style, they look sweet and clean lines.

Lee

[Just2Bad]

my return pump should be a mag12

[Just2Bad]

If I do a 6x6 box, can I fit a durso stand pipe in it ????

[Aquattro]

Yes. You'll need to trim the edges of the plumbing a bit, but it does fit.

[TANGOMAN]

My 90g is equipped with a 6x6 corner overflow and I was able to install a durso standpipe. It's small though. Only 1" pipe into 2" bulkhead. It works fine. I did have to "shorten" the T and the elbow to get it to fit. There should be no problem acceptig return flow from a Mag 12. I'm using a "Quiet One" pump. Similar flow rates I believe.

[Just2Bad]

One last thing... How far from the side is your hole ?? Where I'm ordering my tank they recommend me 2.5" from the side, is it ok or a bit to far ?? my stand frame is made of 2x4 so I need at least 1.5" maybe 2" to be sure ????

[TANGOMAN]

Mine's approx. 2" from the edge. You don't want to be too close to the edge as you will "jepordize the structural integrity" of the glass.Whooa...that sounds too technical...I bumped my head just now crawling under the tank and I'm a liitle stupid...
I agree with Lee, I'd go with the 12" diaganal. I find my 6x6 corner rather intrusive. My 60g corner tank is set up with a diaganol overflow and it looks way better and it's easier to conceal...aaa,the excitement builds eh?

[ldzielak]

Here is the Link (http://home.att.net/~rstockman/overflow.htm) for the stockman overflow I'm using on my 33g with a mag 3. I like the design, it's smaller than the Durso and simple to remove and clean. I'm not sure how easy it would be to find the parts to up size it, but I'm sure you would have room for 2 if you needed.

Lee

[Just2Bad]

thanks all for the info.. the new baby is ordered and will pick it up friday :D

[Canadian]

I know this is a little late, but perhaps it will help to reaffirm your decision. Personally, I find that the diagonal overflows look much better than the corner box ones. Of course, this assumes that the diagonal overflow doesn't jut too far forward. I think the digonal overflow is best used on fairly wide tanks (24" preferably) but would work out ok on an 18" tank as long as it was kept as small as possible. But I'll say it again: I think the diagonal ones look better than corner box ones because they're more continuous.

So, good call on the overflow, and show us some pics when she's done. :)

[Just2Bad]

Here we go.... I just finished my stand today and received my tank yesterday. Now I have to build my hood.

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[GinKu]

are u going to put nething between the tank and the stand?

[Just2Bad]

should I put something between ?????

[ldzielak]

Sea Star recommended I put 1.5" of plywood on my metal stand, then short pile carpet, to take up any in perfections. I have also seen 1/2" dense foam use.

Lee