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Morganfbs
12/17/2013, 12:24 AM
I want to drill a 55 gallon tank, the glass is not tempered. I have everything planned out for a 750 gph Herbie overflow, I just am curious if your return hole needs to be smaller than your drain? I want to install 1 inch bulkheads for the overflow, could I use a 1 inch bulkhead for the return line too?

SGT_York
12/17/2013, 07:11 AM
Yes, you can and you will have better flow than with a 3/4" line.

Are you drilling the back or the bottom?

Morganfbs
12/25/2013, 12:11 AM
Yes, you can and you will have better flow than with a 3/4" line.

Are you drilling the back or the bottom?

I'm drilling the back, I got the drain holes out of the way, went smoothly enough--Are there any advantages to using a 3/4 return as opposed to a 1 inch?

mcgyvr
12/25/2013, 07:44 AM
Are there any advantages to using a 3/4 return as opposed to a 1 inch?
No