Overflow set-up question(s)

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Snowby, Feb 8, 2013.

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    Snowby Astrea Snail

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    Am in the design process of my overflows and am looking for input from any and all. I have a 180 gal (72" x 24" x 24"). tank that I am setting up. It is currently drilled with two sets of 1 1/2" and 1" bulkheads through the bottom. Each set is spaced approx. 1/3 of the length of tank from each end (18" or so). In the research I've done I like the idea of the Bean Animal but with my current set-up I couldn't use that. The Herbie style on the other hand would work but I don't want to give up one of my return lines. So would it make sense to drill an additional 1" bulkhead among one of the sets, would be 3 holes in one area and 2 in the other, use the existing 1 1/2" bulkheads as main overflows 1 in each section(dialed down), one of the 1" as a safety and the remaining two 1" as returns? I want to avoid drains from only one section of the tank and optimize surface skimming but not sure if all that matters or not. Haven't decided on which pump but am looking at the Reeflo. Have a 70 gal sump. Will have a refugium, protein skimmer etc. Thoughts? Ideas? TIA
     
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    Snowby Astrea Snail

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    Would this work with two main overflows and an emergency 1" for a 180? I would like to move say 1000-1200 gph through my sump.