overflow preference: corner or back wall?

a.browning · 11/16/2011, 01:48 PM

On a RR tank, would you rather have corner overflows or overflows on the back wall?

username in use · 11/16/2011, 02:44 PM

Depends entirely on the tank. What are the dimensions, is it custom?

snorvich · 11/16/2011, 03:29 PM

I think either would work fine; I have mine in the back center on both tanks. Viewing might make it relevant.

a.browning · 11/16/2011, 04:21 PM

It would likely be a standard 125 gallon.

TruReef · 11/16/2011, 04:26 PM

I like the back better. I don't like to see into the overflow on the side of the tank.

Snootch · 11/16/2011, 06:16 PM

External overflow....I can't think of any disadvantages other than the extra $$$.
I like to keep the back glass clean and it makes it hell of a lot easier to clean.
You also get more room in your tank for the aquascape.

KC

11/16/2011, 01:48 PM	#1
a.browning Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 975	overflow preference: corner or back wall? On a RR tank, would you rather have corner overflows or overflows on the back wall? __________________ 75 SPS, 80 & 45 Frag Tank, 40B Leather Tank

11/16/2011, 02:44 PM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	Depends entirely on the tank. What are the dimensions, is it custom? __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

11/16/2011, 03:29 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I think either would work fine; I have mine in the back center on both tanks. Viewing might make it relevant. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

11/16/2011, 04:21 PM	#4
a.browning Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 975	It would likely be a standard 125 gallon. __________________ 75 SPS, 80 & 45 Frag Tank, 40B Leather Tank

11/16/2011, 04:26 PM	#5
TruReef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fruit Cove, FL Posts: 617	I like the back better. I don't like to see into the overflow on the side of the tank. __________________ The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Current Tank Info: AGA 180g mixed reef, 60" Sunpower 8 bulb, SRO-3000int

11/16/2011, 06:16 PM	#6
Snootch Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 215	External overflow....I can't think of any disadvantages other than the extra $$$. I like to keep the back glass clean and it makes it hell of a lot easier to clean. You also get more room in your tank for the aquascape. KC __________________ Current Tank Info: Reef SAVVY 55 gallon 26" x 24" x 20"

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