Advice on custom acrylic 35 gallon AIO build

[mcdanie1]

As the title describes, I am ordering a custom rimless acrylic tank: 36x20x12 and I want it to be an AIO tank but I am un sure how I want to set up the AIO part of it because its so big. I currently have an 18x18x9 AIO and love it but just want to go a little bigger. Im thinking about having 2 overflows in the middle and 2 returns on the sides.

Here is a picture of the way I was thinking, any input would help! thanks!!

 

[mlreef]

I personally would go one step larger and make it 36x 24, this extra room will allow you to maximize your refugium (6x18) 50% larger and add an additional 2" or so to your display. I would run a small power head return on the refugium return side (approximately 30-40 gph. On the other side I would run a 150- 200 gph pump. Hope that this helps.