Herbie method or durso duel overflows drilled

[SBB Corals]

Hey guys.. I have a 180 with drilled duel overflows. I can't decide if I should plumb with the herbie or durso method.

Durso method super easy. I'll have one drain and one return on each side

Herbie.. if I do this should I do a duel herbie one on each side and then have the returns come up through the back of the tank?

I really can't decide which one so any help or suggestions would be great. I like the herbie but don't know if I can do this with duel overflows..

 

[Reeferdood]

I use Dursos and have no complaints whatsoever.
Both drains work equally as good, it is all personal preference
and what style will fit in your overflows..

 

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I have plumbed a 350g with dual herbies. was a little tricky to get both tuned in to the right flow, but once set it was solid. more silent and reliable than a durso.

 

[Js.Aqua.Project]

I run my DIY dursos' never have had a problem. Did notice they are quieter and more reliable if you run 1 1/4" all the way to the bulkhead. I originally built them with just 1" - worked but now it is better.

 

[Ebone]

herbie or bean animal

 

[SBB Corals]

so think i am going to go with the duel herbie.. ill do one on each side then run the returns up through the back.. anybody running it like this?

 

[sbash]

So, you have two holes drilled on each side of the tank?

Running two siphon lines is (potentially) a lot of flow... How big are your return pumps?

 

[TheEngineer]

so think i am going to go with the duel herbie.. ill do one on each side then run the returns up through the back.. anybody running it like this?

I think the herbie is a better choice. My tank only has two holes so I use them for the drains and run a line up and over the top for the return.

 

[SBB Corals]

I decided to go with double herbie.. k started plumming it and need a few more parts. Should be done and glued by Friday. Will post a video when done

 

[Trex]

I decided to go with double herbie.. k started plumming it and need a few more parts. Should be done and glued by Friday. Will post a video when done

Back when I had my 210 up and running that it what I did. Was running for ~ 9 months before I took it down (( moved )), and never had an issue during that time.