NEED some help on a tank and sump set-up

[azulikit]

[quote=Skimmer King;583688]The tank yuou can have the overflow box made to fit the outside so the box doesn't take up any room in the tank.
- the lumbing can run down the sides and have the return come up the other side and since that tank is set up like that its realy easy to hide all the pipes.
- some tanks cant be drilled from the bottom , however this is why you drill the side of the tank to house the overflow box on the outside.


Skimmer King - I totally see how the external overflow could be a cleaner look than the internal. The sides of the tank really aren't accessible, only three-four inches back there. It was difficult just to get the Rena XP3 hoses along the sides. Getting the box in there and if any maintenance was required it would almost be impossible. I guess I could look into modifying this but may be a bit of wood work. Hopefully I'm reading you right on this. Thanks for the reply.

[The Grizz]

So first things first, the tank looks like a bow front tank. If it is you will not be able to drill the bottom. All bow front where made with tempered bottom glass.

If your are able to view the back as well I would suggest to put the overflow in the middle of one of the side's. Put in a 1 1/2" bulk head, you will have to put a 90 degree elbow on both side's of the bulk head. 1 going up on the inside of the tank and 1 going down on the outside of the tank. To keep you overflow small I would do a durso stand pipe. For the return I would come up the otherside also in the middle with a 1" bulkhead and 2 - 1/2" loc-lines inside the tank for the return.

Just my thoughts and ideas.

[azulikit]

I should have been more clear.....

This tank comes out, new one goes in, built to suit. It will be square, not a Bow Front as seen on the pic.

[The Grizz]

Even better if you want a front and back viewable tank what about a center overflow with your return coming back up threw it and out the sides of the overflow?

[azulikit]

Grizz - I like the idea of a side or corner internal overflow better I think. I was looking at a few center overflows and I think it takes away from the viewing a bit. Looking from the back (although not the primary viewing area) I think it may not look the greatest. The center would probably be a little more efficient I guess and take less tank space. Really a toss up at this point, beating my head over it. I'm sure I could be convinced to go that way however. What do you think about the lower cabinet area. Do I utilize both left and right sides, two sumps plumbed together, one sump or two independent. Thanks

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by azulikit

Grizz - I like the idea of a side or corner internal overflow better I think. I was looking at a few center overflows and I think it takes away from the viewing a bit. Looking from the back (although not the primary viewing area) I think it may not look the greatest. The center would probably be a little more efficient I guess and take less tank space. Really a toss up at this point, beating my head over it. I'm sure I could be convinced to go that way however. What do you think about the lower cabinet area. Do I utilize both left and right sides, two sumps plumbed together, one sump or two independent. Thanks

OK well.... if it was me ...... I would really strongly look at removing the shelf's and the divider, reinforce the top of the stand and put in a couple 2x2 piece's where the center door attaches to. This would open your space up allowing you to do your sump with an external pump and give you more options as far as reactors and such if you did not want them in the sump. Personally I would only have one sump but if you were thinking of a refugium it could be a smaller tanks on its own, pump feed and gravity return.

Again just my 2 cents for what its worth.

[azulikit]

Yes, I would agree. I will look at doing that, thanks.