Drilled Overflow Question

[railch]

Wanted to get your guys opinion on what I was thinking before I placed my order. I am looking at drilling a 72 bow on the back top. Looking at using two 2" bulkheads (overkill I know, but I thought I read that the less flow going through the quieter they are). Then would T the line and drill a small hole in the pipe cap. My return will go over the tank (not drilling). Also thinking of using the following overflow box and bulkhead strainer:

http://www.aquacave.com/overflow-box-1-800gph-12-25-w-x-3-75-d-x-5.html

http://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegard...arts-Lifegard_Aquatics-RB31460-FIFTST-vi.html

The tank is near our bedrooms and living room where we watch TV so I want to make sure that it is relatively quiet. Doesn't have to be perfect, but no gurgling. I saw the Bearnie and Beananimal, but didn't want to make that complicated. Looking for simple, yet effective.

Thoughts?

 

[snulma1]

Honestly, id go with the beananimal or herbie systems. They not only move more volume, they do so near silently. And if you are drilling already its only 1 more hole to make a bean, or keep the 2 and run the herbie.

While your plan will work, silent it most likely will not be

 

[railch]

If I was going to go with the beananimal, would you recommend 1" bulkheads for a 72 gal bow?

 

[sleepydoc]

Yes. I've got 1" bulkheads on my 120 flowing 1100-1200 gph and I still have to throttle it back.

Noise is caused by water sloshing around with air. Bean and herbie systems use a complete siphon that has no air, so they are totally silent. If you are trying to run a Durso or other open channel system then bigger pipes will keep it quieter. Second the suggestion given above to doing a Bean animal system. Easily the best, most reliable and trouble free system when set up properly.

 

[railch]

Ok - you guys convinced me.

Thanks!!