Proposed New Tank

EnglishRebel · 09/29/2008, 10:22 AM

I am now back on this forum after 3 years absence (I've been traveling on business but am now retired

).
I am slowly getting my act together to jump into this hobby (or maybe just a toe or two to start

). I am considering a custom tank in acrylic and wanted anyones input. It'll be 48" long x 24" x 24". I am planning on an external overflow box at one end that will be the full width (24") x 9" deep x 6" wide with two Dursos and two back-up overflows. Return water will be discharged at the opposite end with maybe a couple of Tunzes to stir things up. All my equipment will be in the basement.
Anyone see any disadvantages with this configuration.
Thanks
Alan

RobNJ · 09/29/2008, 11:58 AM

I have the same size tank, 120 gallons. The only thing you should consider is going 60 inches long. It will give you 150 gallons and more room lengthwise for aquascaping, but more importantly that extra length that the larger tangs like for swimming.

an411 · 09/29/2008, 12:17 PM

I think that the setup is fine I am just curious why the external overflow is this for added room in the tank?

EnglishRebel · 09/30/2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by an411
I think that the setup is fine I am just curious why the external overflow is this for added room in the tank?

I wanted to have a clear internal area in the tank. Internal corner overflow (single or double) take up too much room.
Alan

09/29/2008, 10:22 AM	#1
EnglishRebel Retired Rebel Reefer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Triad NC Posts: 1,902	Proposed New Tank I am now back on this forum after 3 years absence (I've been traveling on business but am now retired ). I am slowly getting my act together to jump into this hobby (or maybe just a toe or two to start ). I am considering a custom tank in acrylic and wanted anyones input. It'll be 48" long x 24" x 24". I am planning on an external overflow box at one end that will be the full width (24") x 9" deep x 6" wide with two Dursos and two back-up overflows. Return water will be discharged at the opposite end with maybe a couple of Tunzes to stir things up. All my equipment will be in the basement. Anyone see any disadvantages with this configuration. Thanks Alan __________________ Alan "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. " Sir Winston Churchill praising those young RAF pilots. August 20th 1940 Click on my name for drop down list and select "Visit EnglishRebels Home Page" for my build thread. Current Tank Info: 60x30x24 200G AO custom glass tank, basement equipment room, 30G and 55G Fuges, LifeReef sump & 30" skimmer.

09/29/2008, 11:58 AM	#2
RobNJ Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 945	I have the same size tank, 120 gallons. The only thing you should consider is going 60 inches long. It will give you 150 gallons and more room lengthwise for aquascaping, but more importantly that extra length that the larger tangs like for swimming.

09/29/2008, 12:17 PM	#3
an411 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Derby CT Posts: 2,861	I think that the setup is fine I am just curious why the external overflow is this for added room in the tank?