Which tank design do you like better?

[scubadawg]

Design #1, That's the way my tank is being done in the next 2-3 weeks, with eurobracing

[naesco]

#2 It looks longer.
If you choose #1 make the length 6 feet that way you can keep tangs.

[Dive_dry]

i like #2 as that is how i am building my tank but on the long side 72" lots of surface skimming is good

[imcosmokramer]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I good alternative if this is what you're looking for is take design 1 and increase the length of the overflow and move the return lines into the overflow like design 2, then you accomplish both your goals.

Do you mean extend them, but not all the way to the ends? I'm going to have a tee and an elbow in there for each of the three drains, so I have to make sure there is enough room.

[e46er]

I like #1
In #2 If your return is under water like that you will need to also figure out a way to stop the syphon when the pump shuts off

[imcosmokramer]

Originally Posted by e46er

I like #1
In #2 If your return is under water like that you will need to also figure out a way to stop the syphon when the pump shuts off

I would use a lockline to move it to the surface. It will be higher than the water level (or right at it)

[Lampshade]

I like #2 better. Technically it should be stronger since you don't have a corner cut into the glass that will be a stress point(even though there's very little stress with 1" of water). Lots of people with #1 though that works great for them.

Love the size of both though, very wide. Will make a great reef.

[therealshark]

i like design #1. only cause its pretty much exactly what i have. you can see pics in concept's thread (pics 11 and 12). it is 60x30x24h

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82418

[Nano]

Numero Uno

[StirCrazy]

I am going to throw a problem in here. design 1 has two inside 90 degree corners in the back pain, which are inherent stress points in cut glass. so in-fact tank 1 could actually be weaker on the back.

as for looks tank 2 will look much cleaner from the front and a coast to coast overflow is nice for a few reasons, better surface skimming and also because of the extra length it has more volume. the only issue I have is how are you doing your returns in number 2

my vote is for design 2

Steve