any "Island" tanks (free-standing overflows) ou there?

merseyman · #1 03/13/2005, 02:14 PM

...still planning my 120-150 gallon reef. I'm going to do an "island" setup, i.e. the tank will be viewable from all sides w/ the overflows and LR centered on the "spine" of the tank.One should be able to walk freely in a circle around the tank as it will be a "soft" room divider. Any similar designs out there in the real world please post ... I could use the help! Also, thinking about a closed loop and returns routed through the tank bottom. Bad idea? Any ideas for keeping all outer glass free would be much appreciated. Horror stories welcome as well!

merseyman · #2 03/13/2005, 02:14 PM

...that would be "out" there (bad typist)

salttess · #3 03/13/2005, 02:23 PM

Here is one......

http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/p...readerpage.htm

Go to the Lee Read Tank, close to the bottom. Tina

Gary Majchrzak · #4 04/08/2005, 08:12 PM

mine

scottywags · #5 04/08/2005, 08:43 PM

Gary that is phenominal! Absolutly breathtaking.
But I do have to ask one question.....How tall are you? The reason I ask is I am 5foot 8 and if I tried to get to the bottom of that tank for maint. I would have to wear a mask and snorkel. That thing looks DEEP!

Gary Majchrzak · #6 04/08/2005, 09:21 PM

I'm 6' 11" ....when standing on a 12" stool!

PS: Aqua Tongs are a godsend for 30" deep aquariums. It also helps that my hood is height adjustable on those cables.

merseyman · #7 04/11/2005, 02:08 PM

...nice tank gary. what are the dimensions (besides a fairly succesful early 60's pop act) seems pretty similar to what i'm going for. where is the overflow on that baby? what do you do for circulation? thanks.