2 overflows or 1?

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  1. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Finally got my new aquarium, its a 29 gallon. Should I make 1 corner overflow or 2? And im going to use a 250 watt MH will this hurt the corals?
     
    BrianJ, Nov 13, 2009
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  2. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    The best drain method IMO is the "Herbie Method" google it for details, it requires multiple drains but it does take up a lot more space in tank and with only a 29g your space is already limited, make sure and plan it out well if you decide to go that route. Also make sure you plan out your return well as well.
     
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  3. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Will do thanks alot, k+ :)
     
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  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would say only 1 overflow is needed. Yes Herbies are very good. It might be over kill for the 250W I would think you could keep just about anything with a 150W or even a good T5 set up
     
    Jason McKenzie, Nov 13, 2009
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