Converted Herbie Corner Overflow need advice

AMDman13 · 05/22/2020, 07:40 PM

I set up my Herbie on my 72g bow front. Let me just say this thing is awesome! Dead silent. One question though. I have two large holes drilled into the teeth on my overflow weir. This is where the 3/4" return LocLine used to reside. Since my Herbie conversion, I have blocked it with filter sponge wedges. Although, this is working it does cause the water lever to be slightly higher than it probably should be. This is due to the decreased flow through the sponges. Any thoughts on how I can alter and fix this?

galoot · 05/22/2020, 08:02 PM

Install bulkheads and cap them for a water tight seal

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AMDman13 · 05/22/2020, 09:18 PM

galoot. Not a bad idea, but I am looking to improve the flow. The foam is keeping the tank mates in DT. Maybe I could rig a flat strainer to the bulk head with a small piece of pvc? That should work.

Vinny Kreyling · 05/23/2020, 08:44 AM

Something like this would work with a dab of frag glue:
https://www.amazon.com/Frost-VX620-P...BM1TDAQ0ZZW6YP

AMDman13 · 05/23/2020, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Something like this would work with a dab of frag glue:
https://www.amazon.com/Frost-VX620-P...BM1TDAQ0ZZW6YP

Excellent. I just cancelled the bulkhead and strainer order. This is way less expensive and I imagine should work just fine.

05/22/2020, 07:40 PM	#1
AMDman13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 6	Converted Herbie Corner Overflow need advice I set up my Herbie on my 72g bow front. Let me just say this thing is awesome! Dead silent. One question though. I have two large holes drilled into the teeth on my overflow weir. This is where the 3/4" return LocLine used to reside. Since my Herbie conversion, I have blocked it with filter sponge wedges. Although, this is working it does cause the water lever to be slightly higher than it probably should be. This is due to the decreased flow through the sponges. Any thoughts on how I can alter and fix this?

05/23/2020, 08:44 AM	#4
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Something like this would work with a dab of frag glue: https://www.amazon.com/Frost-VX620-P...BM1TDAQ0ZZW6YP __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

05/22/2020, 08:02 PM	#2
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	Install bulkheads and cap them for a water tight seal Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

05/22/2020, 09:18 PM	#3
AMDman13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 6	galoot. Not a bad idea, but I am looking to improve the flow. The foam is keeping the tank mates in DT. Maybe I could rig a flat strainer to the bulk head with a small piece of pvc? That should work.