NEED some help on a tank and sump set-up

azulikit · #1 01-20-2011, 08:31 PM

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 · #2 01-20-2011, 08:44 PM

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 · #3 01-20-2011, 09:19 PM

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 · #4 01-20-2011, 10:01 PM

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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 · #5 01-20-2011, 10:12 PM

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

The Grizz · #6 01-20-2011, 10:17 PM

If you need some help with the planning and if I am available to come into town let me know.

Skimmerking · #7 01-20-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

If you need some help with the planning and if I am available to come into town let me know.

that is why he and M.A. is a expert you can use them there instead of me typing and talking one on one is alot better so yes you are best means the expert GRIZZY. you are there..