Overflow Aesthetics

[Nicholas89]

Without taking into account the outside environment, what do you think would look better on a 48'' by 30'' wide tank - Corner overflow, back center overflow, or an overflow on the side wall?

[XSiVE]

how about an external overflow somewhere on, or across the back so you see nothing inside of the tank?

[Rabidgoose]

I voted other, not sure if it is glass or acrylic. It sounds like a custom tank however, I would try to go external overflow. If you can't make that work I prefer center back if it is 3 sides viewable.

[AZDesertRat]

Offset center. I had LeeMar move mine over about halfway between a corner and center for a different look. I then grew zoanthids on it and the back wall so its not even apparent unless you are looking for it.

[ReeferRob]

how about an external overflow somewhere on, or across the back so you see nothing inside of the tank?

I mentioned something similar in chat yesterday. A coast to coast external would be my first choice, I think center overflow would provide the best flow and water circulation inside the tank on a 3 side viewable.
But if all we are worried about is aesthetics, side overflow because you wouldn't see it at all from the main viewing panel.

[ballhog]

I'm for a coast to coast, that's what I have on my 24 x 48 tank. it's really nice and quite. Only thing I would have done differently is make it internal, instead of a added on external overflow like I have.

[stunreefer]

Without taking into account the outside environment...

IMO it totally depends on the outside environment with regard to tank placement in a room. If it's going in a corner, I would put the OF in the corner that's not viewable, etc.

[Mike]

I agree that the placement of the tank in a room makes all the difference as far as over flow placement.