I have been researching more on tanks and options for my 90- 120G project.
I discussed a peninsula overflow the other day and I am very intrigued.
Positives: allows for hidden plumbing, saves space outside the tank, and less opportunities for leaks outside the tank.
Negatives: reduced total water volume inside the tank, takes up more space inside the tank than smaller overflows, and blacks out the side of the tank.
I was going to put my tank in the corner of the room. I am still unsure, but I think about 8-10" from the wall, as I was considering a separate stand/shelf system (apart from the tank stand) for my ballasts and some of the more common used tools.
My tank stand will house my sump, and I wanted some easier access for tools and test kits, etc/safe dry containment for my lighting ballasts.
I plan on using the overflow to direct the water from my main display to my sump, and then coming back up thru the overflow will be the return pipes sending water back into the display tank. I love the idea of the water flow staying contained internal to the display tank without opportunity of plumbing leaks in the back of the tank and overall reducing visibility of the plumbing.
Does anyone have a peninsula overflow box on the side of their tank ? Do you like it ? How much actual space/volume did it actually take away from the internal water volume ?
Any input from hobbiests would be greatly appreciated. Up until this weekend, I wasn't away the overflow could be utilized as the return water solution.
My biggest concern is amount of volume the peninsula overflow will take from the display tank, and possibly the issues with maintenance down the road on the plumbing in the overflow having difficult access due to potentially very extremely limited access space.
I discussed a peninsula overflow the other day and I am very intrigued.
Positives: allows for hidden plumbing, saves space outside the tank, and less opportunities for leaks outside the tank.
Negatives: reduced total water volume inside the tank, takes up more space inside the tank than smaller overflows, and blacks out the side of the tank.
I was going to put my tank in the corner of the room. I am still unsure, but I think about 8-10" from the wall, as I was considering a separate stand/shelf system (apart from the tank stand) for my ballasts and some of the more common used tools.
My tank stand will house my sump, and I wanted some easier access for tools and test kits, etc/safe dry containment for my lighting ballasts.
I plan on using the overflow to direct the water from my main display to my sump, and then coming back up thru the overflow will be the return pipes sending water back into the display tank. I love the idea of the water flow staying contained internal to the display tank without opportunity of plumbing leaks in the back of the tank and overall reducing visibility of the plumbing.
Does anyone have a peninsula overflow box on the side of their tank ? Do you like it ? How much actual space/volume did it actually take away from the internal water volume ?
Any input from hobbiests would be greatly appreciated. Up until this weekend, I wasn't away the overflow could be utilized as the return water solution.
My biggest concern is amount of volume the peninsula overflow will take from the display tank, and possibly the issues with maintenance down the road on the plumbing in the overflow having difficult access due to potentially very extremely limited access space.
