150g tank overflow help

[7FootReefer]

I just bought an 150g (72x29x18) tank, they had it set up as a peninsula style tank and have a hole drilled on the right side of the tank. The hole that is drilled is only 3/4" wide. I am planning on capping/sealing this hole and drill through the back, I was thinking of possibly doing a herbie style overflow, but wanted to get other opinions/suggestions. Please let me know what you think, Thanks.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Bump for you.

 

[REEFKEEPER10]

You could use the 3/4" for a return. You could also check glass-holes.com for a over flow kits. The herbie sounds good too.

 

[7FootReefer]

hmm.. the 3/4" hole is drilled through the bottom so it would be kinda difficult to use it as a return.

 

[james30ct]

hmm.. the 3/4" hole is drilled through the bottom so it would be kinda difficult to use it as a return.

You would use a pvc bulkhead and either use pvc or flexible tubing to locline or whatever you like. Another really good overflow is the coast to coast bean animal, its pretty much fool proof.

 

[7FootReefer]

Ya I am definitely set on doing the bean animal overflow, it will not be completely coast to coast. I am going to leave 6-7inches on the side of the overflow which is where i will put the returns. I am thinking of having three primary drains and then the emergency drain, 2 to the sump and 1 to the fuge....