lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by scubadawg

If your replacing the large sheet of glass, then have a look at this thread.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66389

I am having Neil notch the glass of my tank, and putting black acrylic inside and building an outside coast to coast overflow box. I will be doing an beananimal overflow. This way you don't lose any space in the aquarium, and you have a super quiet overflow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFoSXMRgnDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTFV7...eature=related

I'm doing my first reef tank, 187 gallon with a 75 gallon sump.

i would love to have an external overflow it would make my life so much easier but in my case the tank has to sit up against the wall so all plumbing must be internal on this tank. i am going the eurobrace way. with a notch near the overflow for easier access to it if needed. as far as losing space if i do this right you wont even notice the space is lost it will just look like a planned rock sculpture

i wish i had artistic skill to put whats in my brain on paper but im not that special

good luck with your build i will be watching it. for me its the build thats exciting.. i will check out your links as well thanks for offering. if you want an interesting read check out my 50g build thread in my signature and you will see a glimps to the dirction i am taking.