Overflows on back of tank?

CeeGee · 02/20/2006, 10:08 AM

It seems like I have read around here of reef ready tanks that have the overflows on the back of the tank instead of on the inside where they take up space.

I am correct on this and if so who makes them?

That seems like a great idea to me.

BIGSKY · 02/20/2006, 10:16 AM

miracles in glass can build one for you. they are on the sponsor page

CeeGee · 02/20/2006, 10:27 AM

I was thinking that I read someone like oceanic or all glass did this as well.

BIGSKY · 02/20/2006, 10:52 AM

ocieanic will custome build tanks but they are very pricey. thats what I have read.

Tobman · 02/20/2006, 11:30 AM

You might be talking about hang-on-the back siphon overflows. Reef ready generally means an internal overflow with drilled tank bottom (e.g., the Megaflows).

The HOB siphons do allow for more room in the tank and some work very well, but also add a box with tubing onto the back of you tank. So it kind of depends on where the tank will be and how visible the back of the tank will be. I prefer a cleaner look to the outside of the tank. If you need more in-tank room, buy a bigger tank, is my current philosophy.

integlikewhoa · 02/20/2006, 11:36 AM

YEa i havent heard any companys makeing external overflows standerd. But they can be custom build with them mounted on the outside.

sean48183 · 02/20/2006, 11:46 AM

How would the holes be drilled? They would have to be at the top in which case you would just run a hose from the bulkhead. The only reason you would have a box on the back is for a siphon. Maybe someone can chime in on this who knows how this would work.

CeeGee · 02/20/2006, 11:57 AM

I was thinking that the water overflowed over the existing edge into another box on the back that was drilled.

I am pretty sure I have this. I did a search and couldn't find it though.

JayS · 02/20/2006, 12:03 PM

My next tank will be like this. Below is a pic from dougchambers.

JayS · 02/20/2006, 12:04 PM

Here is NexDog tank.

CeeGee · 02/20/2006, 12:10 PM

bingo.
That is what I was talking about.

now who makes them?

sean48183 · 02/20/2006, 12:56 PM

I see! The tank is notched at the top. Very interesting and probably expensive.

JayS · 02/20/2006, 04:30 PM

You have to have them custom done. I know Miracles in a Glass, Envision Acrylics, & Aquarium Obssesed to name a few.

02/20/2006, 10:08 AM	#1
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	Overflows on back of tank? It seems like I have read around here of reef ready tanks that have the overflows on the back of the tank instead of on the inside where they take up space. I am correct on this and if so who makes them? That seems like a great idea to me.

02/20/2006, 10:27 AM	#3
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	I was thinking that I read someone like oceanic or all glass did this as well. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

02/20/2006, 11:30 AM	#5
Tobman Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Posts: 418	You might be talking about hang-on-the back siphon overflows. Reef ready generally means an internal overflow with drilled tank bottom (e.g., the Megaflows). The HOB siphons do allow for more room in the tank and some work very well, but also add a box with tubing onto the back of you tank. So it kind of depends on where the tank will be and how visible the back of the tank will be. I prefer a cleaner look to the outside of the tank. If you need more in-tank room, buy a bigger tank, is my current philosophy. __________________ Go Broncos! Current Tank Info: 65g reef

02/20/2006, 11:36 AM	#6
integlikewhoa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 1,381	YEa i havent heard any companys makeing external overflows standerd. But they can be custom build with them mounted on the outside. __________________ I think of one later. Current Tank Info: 28G JBJ Nano for sale

02/20/2006, 11:57 AM	#8
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	I was thinking that the water overflowed over the existing edge into another box on the back that was drilled. I am pretty sure I have this. I did a search and couldn't find it though. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

02/20/2006, 10:16 AM	#2
BIGSKY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Miles city MT Posts: 238	miracles in glass can build one for you. they are on the sponsor page

02/20/2006, 10:52 AM	#4
BIGSKY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Miles city MT Posts: 238	ocieanic will custome build tanks but they are very pricey. thats what I have read.

02/20/2006, 11:46 AM	#7
sean48183 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 1,577	How would the holes be drilled? They would have to be at the top in which case you would just run a hose from the bulkhead. The only reason you would have a box on the back is for a siphon. Maybe someone can chime in on this who knows how this would work.

02/20/2006, 12:03 PM	#9
JayS Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 234	My next tank will be like this. Below is a pic from dougchambers.

02/20/2006, 12:04 PM	#10
JayS Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 234	Here is NexDog tank.

02/20/2006, 12:10 PM	#11
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	bingo. That is what I was talking about. now who makes them? __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's Last edited by CeeGee; 02/20/2006 at 12:56 PM.

02/20/2006, 12:56 PM	#12
sean48183 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 1,577	I see! The tank is notched at the top. Very interesting and probably expensive.

02/20/2006, 04:30 PM	#13
JayS Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 234	You have to have them custom done. I know Miracles in a Glass, Envision Acrylics, & Aquarium Obssesed to name a few.