New tank build

[jberd]

I will be starting a new build in the next month or so and was wondering a few thing that maybe all of you could help me with. First off I have been reefing for only a short while 2 1/2 years. So there is still a lot to learn. I am looking for a tank in the 80 to 100 gallon range because that is about all I can fit in my condo. So what would be the best glass tank manufacture in that size range. I would like a wall over flow in the back with 5 bulk head fitting in it and 6 bulk heads drilled in the back of tank for the closed loop system. What do you think so far.

[jberd]

Has anybody heard of afy or aquariums for you. Are these any good or should I stick my lfs brand. I live in san diego California so if you know of any good places this way please let me know.

[OneDummHikk]

5 bulkheads in the overflow area? Why so many? (curious). My thought would be 2 for drain, 2 for return and 1 to get electrical cords to the canopy.

As for the tank, I would start getting quotes from different places and see how they price out. I haven't heard anything bad about All-Glass/Aqueon but have heard of some problems with tanks from GlassCages (glasscages.com).

[jberd]

Yes that would be correct as for the drains anybody have cons for running electrical cords through a bulk head fitting.

[Fat Tony]

i wouldn't think there would be any cons other than if you don't make it higher than the tank level..LOL