Need help with tank placement.

[rick051074]

I am putting my 225gal up atm, currently redoing the basement. (You can see my build thread here ( http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=916778 ) I am trying to decide where to put the tank. Any input is appreciated.

FYI the tank is a peninsula style so i have a few options available.

1st

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/rick051074/tank1.jpg

2nd (same as first just on opposite side)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/rick051074/tank2.jpg

3rd (this would leave me with less "width" in the tank room but more "length")

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/rick051074/tank3.jpg

Thanks for the help!

Rick

[skozzy1]

It is always nice to see the two sides. Would you put a powerhead out on the end in your 3rd option?

[rick051074]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9974169#post9974169 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skozzy1
It is always nice to see the two sides. Would you put a powerhead out on the end in your 3rd option?

Not sure what you mean, the tank is drilled for a closed loop and has two returns in the bottom pane at the opposite end of the over flow. The over flow is against the wall (obvious i know lol).

[rick051074]

Pic of the tank.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/rick051074/P1010027.jpg

[frederickk]

Take in consideration if you have any access to a window as it will help to keep your temp down or you can use an exaust fan that runs 24/7 for your humidity.

[rick051074]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9974214#post9974214 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by frederickk
Take in consideration if you have any access to a window as it will help to keep your temp down or you can use an exaust fan that runs 24/7 for your humidity.

Yes, no matter what placement I go with a window will be in the tank room.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I like option #3 for the simple fact that it's viewable on all three sides. The first two options make less than half the viewing area available, which is a major downside IMO.

Looks nice!