Anyone have the "All Glass" tank overflow system?

[lesleybird]

Hello, As you can see from my other posts, I am trying to find information on pre-drilled tanks before I buy my new tank.
I am trying to choose between the "All Glass" company overflow with slots at the top and the bottom, Oceanic systems, and the "Jet Stream" system by Perfecto. I like the "All Glass" system, but am afraid that it would be nearly impossible to clean between the plastic pannels that look close together in their website.
Anyone with any of these systems? I would love to here your comments. I am about to just go with the Oceanic system because it is so simple that there is less room for problems in my view. Only problem is I love the idea of an overflow that takes water not only from the surface of the tank, but from near the bottom also. Anyone have any thoughts?
Lesley

 

[dburr]

I just set my AGA about a month ago.
With my DSB I completly cover the bottom slots, no need to clean in between I guess. I would rather it skimmed from the top anyway to remove the scum that builds up.
I suppose one of them pipe brushes would fit down between the slots if it needs to be done.
Dan

 

[bang guy]

I have the AGA twin flo system on my 155 bowfront. I cut the bottom slots longer and lowered the level of the inside lip. This increased the flow rate and pulls more water from the bottom. After 3 years there's nothing between the two plastic panels except for a few sponges and feather dusters.
I think it's a good system.

 

[tangman99]

I have a 90 AG with the same overflow. The only problem I had was the sand kept getting pulled into the bottom and sinking in the back no matter how deep I piled it. I sealed the bottom so it does not pull up any longer. This causes hair algea to grow at the top between the halves that I have to clean out every so often. I will eventually seal the top so no water gets in between them and it just overflows.

 

[marinerock]

Hey Leslie....
I have the 125 gal. All-Glass tank w/ the built-in
overflows....tank is a year old and never had a problem
with the tank....I do not have a deep sand bed so
I never had a problem with sand being brought into
the bottom of the overflows....but, I do have a sand bed...
I recommend the pre-drilled tanks as they also look
much better than the ones with the hang-on-the-back
overflow boxes....
Good luck with your new tank....
Regards...
Marinerock