Which tank should I get?

[96gts]

I'm getting a 60" long, eurobracing, starphire front tank build by a custom tank builder locally in Dallas, I just can't decide on which overflow/width tank to get. With the space I have available from the wall, I will have to stay as close to 30" width as possblie. Which tank will you pick?

A) 60x28x24 with external overflow, will be about 34" wide as the external overflow will be 6" wide. Total volume is about 175gal.


B) 60x30x24 with glass-holes type overflow, will be about 33" wide, as the plumbing will run directly on the back of the tank. Total volume is about 185gal.


C) 60x32x24 with regular internal overflow, overflow box will be about 14x6x24, total width will be 32" as overflow is in the tank. Total volume after subtracting the volume of overflow box will be about 190gal.


D) 60x30x24 with regular internal overflow. Total volume after subtracting the overflow box will be about 175gal.

There is a couch right next to the tank, with the external overflow and glass-holes type overflow, the plumbing will be visible from the couch. Running an internal overflow won't have any plumbing visible, but will have a hugh overflow box right in the center of the tank.


Help me out, I like to place the order soon.

 

[gpkozmp]

I would go with C cause that is the biggest and well I want a huge tank eventually.

However everyone kept telling me to go as big as I could afford, so if you can afford the biggest tank I would go with that and then just build around your equipment as far as stand and stuff goes.

 

[Ethan Music]

c or d depending on price difference if I read it right c is 2 inches wider so if the price is alot more than I wouldn't bother unless money is not an issue. As far as the others I personally can't stand having a tank 3-6inches from the wall unless you get a custom stand made that hides the gaps. As for a overflow box in the middle of the tank once the back is black and the tank is setup with rock and coral. The overflow box becomes hardly notcieable way less than the gaps that a or b would create.

 

[Dr Colliebreath]

Definitely C. The overflow box should be placed against the back wall of the aquarium and perhaps it can be reduced to 10 or 12" wide.

 

[sjm817]

I dont mind the function of a rear drilled overflow, but dont like to see plumbing. Bottom drilled overflows are nicer in that respect. They are also quieter since the plumbing is not exposed. C or D.

 

[beckbrass]

I would go with c as its all internal nothing hanging out the back. I have a glass holes one on a dmall tank and it also great and very quiet but id still go internal on a larger tank like this.

 

[SC Reefaholic]

C c c c c c c c c

 

[pmrossetti]

if against the wall and is hard to address plunbing in rear,in case you have to, do c.

where are the returns?

 

[geccles]

If C & D are the same price, C. If D is cheaper I'd go with that one.

 

[96gts]

Thanks to everyone's feedback, I have decided to go with D) 60x30x24 with regular internal overflow. The tank builder just got back with me, it's $350 more to go to 60x32x24. I don't think it's worth it for only 2" wider. I wish I have the space for 36" width, as it's also $350 more.

Thanks again,
Jason

 

[dlp211]

I'd go with C.

 

[Gtt1988]

id go with D