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Herbie method for Dual Overflows

Tanks with 2 overflows can be set up for a siphon-based drain method like the Herbie or Bean design. There are essentially three ways to do it correctly, and one way to avoid. A few... more

Plumbing Reef Tank – Cutting and Gluing Pipe, Mounting Bulkheads

How to measure, cut, and glue your pipe and fittings. Also covers how to mount bulkheads to the tank and how to reduce the physical stresses on the tank caused by plumbing.

Selecting the Proper Return Pump for your Reef Tank

Things to consider when buying a reef tank return pump like flow, turnover rate and cost. Includes tips on reducing noise and useful links to calculate flow.

How to Plumb and Install a Return Line from a Sump to Display Tank

How to install a return line from a sump to your display aquarium. Covers design and specific examples of plumbing and mounting to the tank.

Herbie Overflow Dry Emergency vs. Running a Trickle

A discussion about the debate whether running your Herbie drain emergency standpipe with a trickle of water through it adds risk to your system or not.

Automating your reef tank

In this video I go over the various things I did with my tank to make it as automated as possible during the times I had to leave on business trips out of town. This... more

Common Causes of Flooding on Reef Tanks

Some of the more common causes of Floods and smaller leaks in a reef aquarium system. This article covers some pitfalls and oversights with ways to avoid them.

Herbie Overflow Method Reef Tank Plumbing Guide

The Herbie method can completely silence your aquarium drain and eliminate microbubbles. The guide includes helpful diagrams, explains each component, and helps you troubleshoot problems with your setup.