overflox box size?

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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    im going to diy an overflow box with bean animal plumbing for my 135. it going to be a ctc on a short side. it will be 17" long i just dont know how wide and tall i should have it.
     
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    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    anyone?
     
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    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    no ideas?
     
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    Over flow size

    I did mine for my 90 5" tall and 15" wide. If i had to do it over i would have gone the lenght of my tank 48"...see .jpg

    Here is a calculator based on GPH you want to cycle

    http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/drain.php

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