Middle or corner

[Filler13]

Hey everyone, I am in the process of getting my 75 gal build started at the first of the year. I have a new hang on back overflow box and have decided to go a different route. I am now going to use a MODULAR MARINE'S 1200 gph LOW PROFILE OVERFLOW BOX. I want this tank to be a minimalist reef and was wondering, should I put the overflow in the back corner and just have one return? Or would putting the overflow in the middle of the tank and have two returns....one in each corner be better? I want to go ahead and drill my tank, but want to make sure I use the best location for the overflow. Thanks in advance for any and all assistance.

 

[KrisReef]

Depends on what other circulation you plan for in the tank, if any?

Obviously more multi-directional water movement from two returns but in a 75 gallon tank one return is fine if there is other sources of water circulation in the tank.

 

[Filler13]

Depends on what other circulation you plan for in the tank, if any?

Obviously more multi-directional water movement from two returns but in a 75 gallon tank one return is fine if there is other sources of water circulation in the tank.

Yeah, I plan on putting in two vortech mp 40s and I have a mp 10 if I need it.

 

[KrisReef]

Yeah, I plan on putting in two vortech mp 40s and I have a mp 10 if I need it.

If you have an idea what kind of rock scape you want, looking at that, the shape of your tank and circulation pattern in the tank are some things to consider. Big picture is probably just go with what you like and what looks best in the spot where you are going to place the tank.