Overflow suggestions for future 180 gallon tank

[TRPlacek]

Hey ya'll, I'm beginning to plan for my next tank which I will be combining my 2 current tanks into a 180 gallon with 40 breeder sump. This topic will be on the overflow as I don't have a lot of knowledge on the subject but what I do know is that I no longer want the large vertical boxes.

So to start off, what kind (brand) of overflow box and what type of overflow system would you recommend?

 

[Downbeach]

http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx

 

[TRPlacek]

http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx

Thank you for this. so the bean animal definitely seems to be the way to go. but what about an overflow box? is a coast to coast the best to get or can i use a smaller box that can be just as effective?

 

[ochriso]

currently working on 220 build and I have removed the 2 vertical overflows and am putting in a reef synergy overflow in.

 

[TRPlacek]

currently working on 220 build and I have removed the 2 vertical overflows and am putting in a reef synergy overflow in.

Probably a dumb question but Are you having to drill new holes?

 

[Radman73]

I just removed the corner overflows on my 220 and put in a modular marine low profile overflow. Like you I'm using a 40 breeder for my sump. Overflow should be more than adequate to handle the flow I want through the sump and still provide adequate surface skimming.

 

[TRPlacek]

I just removed the corner overflows on my 220 and put in a modular marine low profile overflow. Like you I'm using a 40 breeder for my sump. Overflow should be more than adequate to handle the flow I want through the sump and still provide adequate surface skimming.

Again I'm on a bit of a learning curve. Did you plug the old holes or use them for a return?

 

[Radman73]

Again I'm on a bit of a learning curve. Did you plug the old holes or use them for a return?

I'll plug the old holes and drilled new holes for the low profile overflow.

 

[ochriso]

Probably a dumb question but Are you having to drill new holes?

yes had to drill new holes and cover holes in bottom with piece of glass and silicone

 

[cbear44]

Thank you for this. so the bean animal definitely seems to be the way to go. but what about an overflow box? is a coast to coast the best to get or can i use a smaller box that can be just as effective?

I just drilled holes for a 16" synergy overflow in my 180g. I debated between that and a 20". It's probably the easiest solution vs constructing a custom coast to coast.

I'll let you know how it goes. Still have plumbing to do

 

[HiddenUser]

Something that allows you to have a bean animal configuration, whether it be a Ghost Overflow, a Shadowbox, or just a custom overflow...I LOVE my modified Bean Animal Overflow.

 

[gus6464]

Preorder the shadow overflow. At $130 its a nobrainer.

 

[TRPlacek]

Preorder the shadow overflow. At $130 its a nobrainer.

Showing $150 on synergy website. where did you find it for $130?

 

[gus6464]

There's a thread here about it.