Coral Keepers 60 gallon coldwater reef tank diary.

Cool idea... have you considered adding a crossbar in the bracing at the top of the tank for more strength and stability?
Definitely update the thread if you go forward with the project...
 
Cross brace would be a very needed item for me.
 
Agreed..and why are you doing the overflow on the back of the tank like that? It will push it a lot further away from the wall (assuming its not in-wall) and adds a lot more complexity and opportunity for leaks to the build. I would be more inclined to do maybe four 1" bulkheads along the back that just drain down to the sump rather and a box sticking off the back, if you are looking for ways around an internal overflow box like a typical RR tank.
 
sploke said:
Agreed..and why are you doing the overflow on the back of the tank like that? It will push it a lot further away from the wall (assuming its not in-wall) and adds a lot more complexity and opportunity for leaks to the build. I would be more inclined to do maybe four 1" bulkheads along the back that just drain down to the sump rather and a box sticking off the back, if you are looking for ways around an internal overflow box like a typical RR tank.
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Yep, even just a couple of bulkheads (with strainers, of course) would be much less likely to clog and much cheaper and easier to construct than a box overflow. Of course, in the end, after giving sufficient consideration to others' suggestions, you should build this tank in such a way that best suits your own needs and aesthetic sense.
Again, if you go for it, do submit updates of your progress. Best of luck...
 
kingwintergreen said:
Cool idea... have you considered adding a crossbar in the bracing at the top of the tank for more strength and stability?
Definitely update the thread if you go forward with the project...
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I might put one on top but not in the front.
 
What do all of you think of the tank foot print? 43 inches long, 17-18 inches wide, and 20-21 inches high. There is going to be a corner over flow and a wave box thats going to be 4 inches long, 17-18 inches wide, and 20-21 inches high.
 
Here are some pictures that I made with google sketch up.
Front View.
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Top Angle View .
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