NEED some help on a tank and sump set-up

[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.