Corry
New member
Hi,
I have looked at several setups and tank designs.
Will the following set up work or be pratical? I am looking at building a 1.83m x 0.7m x 0.7m (~125 gallons) (6' x 2.5' x 2.5')
Firstly, I am looking at the over flow in the middle of a side panel as corner overflows generally determine only one viewing side and therefore 1 placement of the tank. An over flow in the middle of the tank allows the tank 3 different placements or even to be used as a room divider.
I decided to look at the possibility of an "Underflow" in conjunction with an Overflow. The underflow will in essence aid in the removal of suspended detritus. i.e. the bottom substrate can be stirred up and all the muck put into suspension, this will then get sucked into the Underflow and be removed from the system. No more siphoning to keep bottom clean etc.
The Underflow is 5mm lower than the overflow so it will be pressure driven, not gravity driven like the overflow.
Look at the following sketches and please give all opinions. Don't feel of "hurting my feelings" and not say anything. I'd rather feel a tosser for 5 seconds than spend a couple of grand and feel a right tosser for a lot longer.
THe sides of the Over/Underflow are also sloped to allow the water to flow rather than fall down. This should make it quieter. Also, I know there are no bracings etc as this is only a concept design and dont want to obstruct anything important which may be overlooked.
Although the Overflow has one hole, I will in the end have another for the return flow as I don't like pipes etc outside the tank. Cabling for pumps etc will be discreetly hidden in corner pannelling.
I have looked at several setups and tank designs.
Will the following set up work or be pratical? I am looking at building a 1.83m x 0.7m x 0.7m (~125 gallons) (6' x 2.5' x 2.5')
Firstly, I am looking at the over flow in the middle of a side panel as corner overflows generally determine only one viewing side and therefore 1 placement of the tank. An over flow in the middle of the tank allows the tank 3 different placements or even to be used as a room divider.
I decided to look at the possibility of an "Underflow" in conjunction with an Overflow. The underflow will in essence aid in the removal of suspended detritus. i.e. the bottom substrate can be stirred up and all the muck put into suspension, this will then get sucked into the Underflow and be removed from the system. No more siphoning to keep bottom clean etc.
The Underflow is 5mm lower than the overflow so it will be pressure driven, not gravity driven like the overflow.
Look at the following sketches and please give all opinions. Don't feel of "hurting my feelings" and not say anything. I'd rather feel a tosser for 5 seconds than spend a couple of grand and feel a right tosser for a lot longer.
THe sides of the Over/Underflow are also sloped to allow the water to flow rather than fall down. This should make it quieter. Also, I know there are no bracings etc as this is only a concept design and dont want to obstruct anything important which may be overlooked.
Although the Overflow has one hole, I will in the end have another for the return flow as I don't like pipes etc outside the tank. Cabling for pumps etc will be discreetly hidden in corner pannelling.
