Which tank design do you like better?

[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

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by imcosmokramer

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.

Pretty much yeah, if you stick with a notch you'll need at least 2 inches on each side so it can be cut properly. If you want to extend the box the full length then skip the notch and lower the height of the entire side pane but keep the overflow box separate and not part of the front pane. Alternatively you could also just extend the length of the tank and go with an internal overflow box on the side.

Also when I say front and sides, I calling the pane with overflow the side and 5x2 pane the front.