Overflow Options

[fishstix]

Upgrading my tank from 220 to 500 gallon tank. Currently I have Exotic Marine Systems overflow which has been awesome setup with bean animal I then have my returns 1 on each side of the overflow drilled in the back of the tank. I like the look of this. The problem is the new tank it been suggested to go with coast to coast overflow.

If I have the builder drill 3 holes in the bottom of the external box I can still setup the bean?

What about my returns? Not a fan of them going over the top. Meeting with builder on Monday to talk about options, but trying to understand what my options are.

Thanks

 

[magallonbuckinbulls]

returns thru the back panel glass. will need additional holes drilled for bulkheads and add check valves. I like to oversize my check valves. Also add an additional hole for future use.

do you CAD drawing builder?

 

[Dom]

Upgrading my tank from 220 to 500 gallon tank. Currently I have Exotic Marine Systems overflow which has been awesome setup with bean animal I then have my returns 1 on each side of the overflow drilled in the back of the tank. I like the look of this. The problem is the new tank it been suggested to go with coast to coast overflow.

If I have the builder drill 3 holes in the bottom of the external box I can still setup the bean?

What about my returns? Not a fan of them going over the top. Meeting with builder on Monday to talk about options, but trying to understand what my options are.

Thanks

I like the idea of a "coast to coast" overflow. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to install a bean animal with it.

I like symmetry, so dual overflows on each side of the tank appeals to me too. But, when it comes to your system's mechanics, performance should be the sole consideration.