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EMUreef
06-03-2010, 12:47 PM
well my 90g didn't come with plumbing and its comming time to start getting it plumbed together.

What kinda setup should i go with for my drain? Durso? stand pipe?

post ur opinion along with pro's/con's
Sir Patrick
06-03-2010, 02:28 PM
Im doing the durso on my next one. Have seen them work very well, and can be very quiet.
EMUreef
06-03-2010, 02:32 PM
Im doing the durso on my next one. Have seen them work very well, and can be very quiet.

yea i was thinking durso seems pretty easy to build.
streetrodder007
06-03-2010, 07:01 PM
It's funny you posted this question because I was just thinking about this today. I am trying to convince my wife why we need a 100 gal. or larger tank. ( a very tough sell, she's a stubborn one) , and on my 60 gal tall I had a basic stand pipe with slots cut in it surrounded by Bio-balls, and it was very simple, but I always thought it made too much noise.
reefone
06-03-2010, 07:20 PM
im running a durso right now. if u dont try and max out the volume of flow through them they can be quiet. its when u max them they start gurgling and flushing. u may also want to check into the herbie method.
EMUreef
06-03-2010, 08:15 PM
im running a durso right now. if u dont try and max out the volume of flow through them they can be quiet. its when u max them they start gurgling and flushing. u may also want to check into the herbie method.

will the herbie work with a drilled tank?
RedfordReefer
06-03-2010, 08:41 PM
I run a 1.25" Durso in a 1" drain. I hear next to NO noise. My skimmer in the stand is much louder than my drain.

If I could, I would run a beananimal overflow. I just love them and they allow for SO much flow with no noise.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufq3VnRCXK8
EMUreef
06-03-2010, 10:47 PM
that one and the durso almost look the same.
stunreefer
06-04-2010, 10:49 AM
that one and the durso almost look the same.
Those are durso standpipes in a bean animal overflow system. Different animals ;)

I run a "space-saving" durso and love it... will run them on all my tanks in the future. I'll try to get a pic here at lunch to show you how they're made.
EMUreef
06-04-2010, 10:55 AM
Those are durso standpipes in a bean animal overflow system. Different animals ;)

I run a "space-saving" durso and love it... will run them on all my tanks in the future. I'll try to get a pic here at lunch to show you how they're made.

would really appreciate it austin, i still have to stop by and chat with you!
Sir Patrick
06-04-2010, 10:03 PM
Space saving durso??? I am all ears!!