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14 minutes ago, Parzifal said:

I currently am running external overflows because that’s what came with my tank.   There are plusses and minuses to both types.   My opinion below…

 

external…

pro:  keeps the aquarium totally open for fish.

cons: more likely to leak, harder to fix, more difficult to maintain (unless you can walk behind the tank). Requires larger footprint due to overflow box.

 

internal…

pro: easier to plumb (as long as you have enough room under the tank), easier to maintain. Takes up less footprint.

 

cons: takes up more room in the tank. Doesn’t look as pretty.

 

ultimately if done right both work equally well.   It really all depends on how much access you have and what you want the inside to look like.  
 

at the size tank you’re talking about,  reaching it from the front and sides won’t be a problem…just getting to the bulkheads on the back if you go external could be tough.

 

i much prefer internal because the access is under the tank, normally easier to get to…but dang I love the look of my current external overflows.

Thank you for the input. This is the overflow I was thinking of. Do they leak easily?
There is lots of space under the tank to access everything if there was a pipe going into the Sump and then the return would be more like what a canister filter has and would clip onto the glass inside the tank. Thoughts? 

I was hoping for some input regarding overflows. I’m asking for a friend of course because I promised the hubs never to go back to saltwater … . Let’s say someone was to build a 20x20x 9 shallow reef. Low maintenance lagoon style with maybe some green hairy mushrooms, a nem , GSP and mangroves growing out the top. What kind of filtration would be best if one wanted a sump. Is it better to drill and have an overflow or use an external overflow like the Eshopps one?  
Pic included to give a vague idea of what “friend” envisions. 
Thank you. 

Sold 

10 hours ago, Emerald525 said:

I have seen the stand in person and it’s a pretty amazing design.  If I didn’t already have 2 tanks I’m already setting up I would buy this. 

Thank you Kim! I miss you folks and the fun time we had. 😊

47 minutes ago, Parzifal said:

Well done!   The stand alone is worth what you’re asking for the tank.  It’s great (for the buyer) and unfortunate (for the seller) that in this hobby resale prices are so low.

You are correct. It’s a huge deal for someone. I’m sad to sell but it freshwater didn’t do the tank justice and I can’t deal with making RODI water again. 

32 minutes ago, Parzifal said:

Did you build the whole thing yourself?

My very talented husband did. I was super picky about the stand because I hate seeing all the cords etc. I also wanted to be able to move it to get behind the tank so he mounted it on industrial weight casters. The ATO bucket slides out to fill. It’s super cool. He’s building me a new stand for my freshwater tank. 😊

40 minutes ago, Parzifal said:

Wow.  That is a beautiful stand!   

Thank you so much! It keeps things super neat so you don’t see any cords. 

1 hour ago, sd45x said:

Nice tank, wish I wasn't moving soon.

55 minutes ago, sd45x said:

It's tempting, if you still have it in a few weeks I may consider it, I'd just hate for something to happen during the 1000 mile move, but my gem tang would love a new house.

Sounds good. It’s very sturdy. 

Thank you. A lot of work went into the stand. 

***Sold***IM 60 gallon AIO shallow reef with custom walnut stand and Nano Box Quad lights. Stand is on hidden wheels to be able to clean behind it and has a special control panel to keep all wires neat and out of sight. ATO reservoir pulls out to fill.  Price includes tank, stand , lights.. Tank was used as reef for < 6 months and then recently set up as a freshwater tank for past few months. Tank is now empty and spotless. Open to reasonable offers. 

Yes

IM 60 gallon AIO with custom walnut stand and Nano Box Quad lights. Stand is on hidden wheels to be able to clean behind it and has a special control panel to keep all wires neat and out of sight. ATO reservoir pulls out to fill.  Price includes tank, stand , lights and Tunze Comline 2004 skimmer which fits perfectly in back chamber. Tank was used as reef for < 6 months and then recently set up as a freshwater tank for past few months. Freshwater isn’t doing it justice. Located in Lake Oswego. 

48 minutes ago, KAnders5747 said:

Dang, that’s definitely too far. I guess let me know if you decide to ship it at some point. 

Will do 

1 hour ago, KAnders5747 said:

Where are you located?

I’m in Lake Oswego. 

6 minutes ago, Matteo said:

Depends on size of tank but maybe pretty overkill but could always be dimmed down. Spectrum might be kind of weird to dial in. 

Ok thanks. It’s on the 60 gallon. I’ll play around with it if I don’t sell it. 

58 minutes ago, KAnders5747 said:

That’s  ok, was just curious. Are you able to ship it?

No. Local pickup only. 

Aah sweet! Thank you! Do you think I could use the light for freshwater? Only selling it because I want to buy a freshwater light but if it would work I’ll keep it. 

No worries. Hope you find one. 

I’m the original owner and I bought it a few years ago and then stored it.I don’t think it’s the mint led version. You are welcome to come and check it out though. 

I still have my Tunze comline 9004 available. 

No issues. Worked perfectly and only used <6 months. What do you mean by mint led’s? 

Yes 

Great condition. $75 

Used less than 6 months. Great lights. $275 obo.