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Old 04-20-2012, 07:48 AM   #1
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120 Gallon Overflow Question


So I am getting ready to start working on my 120 gallon build and the first thing I need to get is the tank. So my questions is should I buy a new Perfecto with 1 corner overflow for full price or get an AGA with dual back wall overflows at a discount???

Way I see it is I only need about 600-800 gph going through my sump which I can easily do with 1 drain and 1 return. IMO I would think the one corner overflow would give me much more room to scape and be more pleasing on the eyes. But then I think is 1 overflow maxed out going to be louder than 2 at half capacity?

Thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
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Old 04-20-2012, 06:09 PM   #2
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In my experience Perfecto and AGA overflows are usually the restriction way before the plumbing they contain. I used to move 800 gph through my 120 AGA with the dual back overflows and I had to make sure the overflows were cleaned regularly to keep up with that.

Just my experience, YMMV.
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Old 04-20-2012, 07:34 PM   #3
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I would always rather have 2 overflows than 1, especially if its cheaper. The real estate you will lose is negligible.
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