what size holes?

[themaggot]

Just not sure what size holes to drill in my tank. My plan was to go with the Herbie style overflow.
Also, do I drill holes for the return water?

I have a 110g with 55gal sump. was given a pump but not sure of the gph.

 

[mcgyvr]

Just not sure what size holes to drill in my tank. My plan was to go with the Herbie style overflow.
Also, do I drill holes for the return water?

I have a 110g with 55gal sump. was given a pump but not sure of the gph.

The holes should be the right size for the bulkheads you intend to run in those holes..
Also.. If you are drilling do yourself a favor and run a bean animal drain system.. It requires 3 holes but is superior to a herbie system.
http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx
3 x holes for 1" bulkheads are perfect for a 110g tank..

As to if you drill holes for the returns thats your choice.. You can or just do over the top returns..
Don't forget anti-siphon functionality to prevent the returns from draining too much water in a power failure situation..

Also.. you really want to know what pump you are using to ensure its suitable..
Surely there is a product sticker on it.. Or post a picture of it with something next to it for size reference (coke can, ruler, etc...)

 

[Zalick]

100% agree with mcgyvr. What he suggests is perfect for your system.

I would go with the over the top return. Easier and gives a little more flexibility. Also one less hole to drill means one less opportunity to crack the tank.

 

[themaggot]

The holes should be the right size for the bulkheads you intend to run in those holes..
Also.. If you are drilling do yourself a favor and run a bean animal drain system.. It requires 3 holes but is superior to a herbie system.
http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx
3 x holes for 1" bulkheads are perfect for a 110g tank..

As to if you drill holes for the returns thats your choice.. You can or just do over the top returns..
Don't forget anti-siphon functionality to prevent the returns from draining too much water in a power failure situation..

Also.. you really want to know what pump you are using to ensure its suitable..
Surely there is a product sticker on it.. Or post a picture of it with something next to it for size reference (coke can, ruler, etc...)

Looks like I will be building the Beananimal version. 3 x 1 3/4" holes. My return pump came from a friends aquarium. 2630 LPH

is the anti-siphon functionality part of the drain system above?

Thanks for the help

 

[themaggot]

I like the less drilling part. my returns will go over the top.
Thanks