Need suggestions for my plumbing!

[907reefer]

So I just picked up this 65 gallon rimless tank I’m super excited about! The only issue is I didn’t look very hard at the plumbing when I got it.

It looks like the two drilled holes are both drains and then it has a hose that goes behind the stand over the top for a return.

Is this a good enough set up or will it be very noisy? Looks like the drains are kind of a durso style with a hole in the top.

Thanks! Also sorry tank is dirty, literally just picked it up

 

[Flippers4pups]

If were me, I would remove the drain pipes and cap the bulkheads, then I would drill the back for a Herbie drain system or bean animal drain system.

 

[mtraylor]

In review of your aquarium. I would personally do a Hang Over the back overflow. Then I would use one of those for a return and the other as in a closed loop. That way you would not need additional pumps in the aquarium. The closed loop one could be hidden by some rock work and would be real nice.

 

[907reefer]

If were me, I would remove the drain pipes and cap the bulkheads, then I would drill the back for a Herbie drain system or bean animal drain system.

I'd love to do that except I already have the tank in my house and don't really want to take it to the lfs to get help with cutting the glass. Sounds like I might just be stuck with a loud system... maybe it will be worth it to take it out again

In review of your aquarium. I would personally do a Hang Over the back overflow. Then I would use one of those for a return and the other as in a closed loop. That way you would not need additional pumps in the aquarium. The closed loop one could be hidden by some rock work and would be real nice.

I have mp10s already so no reason for a closed loop system. Possibly order a nice hob overflow and use both as returns?

 

[mtraylor]

Yeah you could use both as returns with HOB overflow. Would be your cleanest look I think. Also you will have to worry about back siphon and design accordingly around the returns being as they are.

 

[907reefer]

Im starting to think I should just plug them like @flippers4pups said and drill the back since the kits from BRS come with the drill bit. Is the eshopps kit pretty good?

 

[mtraylor]

That would be a viable option. Then you wont have to worry about the siphon issues etc. That can be scary.

 

[907reefer]

So if I were to re-drill, what kit would you guys recommend I go with?

 

[Even Further]

Very first thing I would do is make sure the back panel is not tempered. I would get a Modular Marine overflow box kit. That, or I would use a Modular Marine internal slim box, and add a DIY glass external box.

 

[GoldeneyeRet]

So if I were to re-drill, what kit would you guys recommend I go with?

Do not use a synergy reef shadow. They are garbage and many people have had serious issues with them, including myself.

I recommend EMS. I used them to replace the shadow on my new build. The EMS works flawlessly and silently.

 

[907reefer]

Thanks guys, went ahead and ordered a modular marine set up!