90 Gallon Overflow

dbartkow · 09/22/2011, 07:04 AM

I am in the market for a new 90 gallon tank. I am upgrading from a 29 gallon Biocube. I am hoping you can help me out with some questions on the overflow. I want the overflow built-in to the tank and drilled. I would like it to be as efficient and quiet as possible. Any recommendations? It seems like different manufacturers have different overflows. So if you have any input or suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Dave

skeeter_usaf · 09/22/2011, 07:08 AM

Dave, Most of the manufacturers build there overflows the same way. As long as you get a reputable tank, All Glass, etc. you will be fine. The only difference really, will be the location of the overflow. Hope this helps. James

Ron Reefman · 09/22/2011, 07:16 AM

Dave, James is right. They all drill the bottom, it's more about where. The difference is in how you plumb the holes. The other thing I'd be looking at is, how big the holes are. I ended up using both holes for drains and did my return to the DT over the back of the tank. If I were doing it again, I'd have at least one more, maybe 2 more holes drilled and capped off for future use. I added 1 hole for a CL system and another one as a direct feed to my skimmer.

dbartkow · 09/22/2011, 07:21 AM

Thanks Ron and James for the quick response. I am thinking of having a custom tank built, so I am really looking to see what people think their ideal solution would be. If you were starting with a clean slate on a 90 gallon, what would you do? How many overflow drains and how many returns? What size holes? etc.

skeeter_usaf · 09/22/2011, 07:41 AM

If you are going to start with a 90, I wouldn't do anything except buy it as is. You will be fine with the setup that is on it from the start. If you are going to have one built, I would go with starfire glass with two overflows in the back so you would have plenty of circulation.

09/22/2011, 07:04 AM	#1
dbartkow Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 450	90 Gallon Overflow I am in the market for a new 90 gallon tank. I am upgrading from a 29 gallon Biocube. I am hoping you can help me out with some questions on the overflow. I want the overflow built-in to the tank and drilled. I would like it to be as efficient and quiet as possible. Any recommendations? It seems like different manufacturers have different overflows. So if you have any input or suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Dave

09/22/2011, 07:08 AM	#2
skeeter_usaf Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brandon, Fl Posts: 98	Dave, Most of the manufacturers build there overflows the same way. As long as you get a reputable tank, All Glass, etc. you will be fine. The only difference really, will be the location of the overflow. Hope this helps. James __________________ 220 Mixed Reef, 60 gallon sump, Euro Reef Skimmer, Phosban Reactor, 250w Halides, LED's, wavemaker, ATO, RO/DI and much more. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>

09/22/2011, 07:16 AM	#3
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Dave, James is right. They all drill the bottom, it's more about where. The difference is in how you plumb the holes. The other thing I'd be looking at is, how big the holes are. I ended up using both holes for drains and did my return to the DT over the back of the tank. If I were doing it again, I'd have at least one more, maybe 2 more holes drilled and capped off for future use. I added 1 hole for a CL system and another one as a direct feed to my skimmer. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

09/22/2011, 07:41 AM	#5
skeeter_usaf Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brandon, Fl Posts: 98	If you are going to start with a 90, I wouldn't do anything except buy it as is. You will be fine with the setup that is on it from the start. If you are going to have one built, I would go with starfire glass with two overflows in the back so you would have plenty of circulation. __________________ 220 Mixed Reef, 60 gallon sump, Euro Reef Skimmer, Phosban Reactor, 250w Halides, LED's, wavemaker, ATO, RO/DI and much more. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>

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09/22/2011, 07:21 AM	#4
dbartkow Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 450	Thanks Ron and James for the quick response. I am thinking of having a custom tank built, so I am really looking to see what people think their ideal solution would be. If you were starting with a clean slate on a 90 gallon, what would you do? How many overflow drains and how many returns? What size holes? etc.