Grizz's 300 gal 8'er / LED Heat sink build / Opinions on LED lay out needed

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by bauder1986

Can i operate the bobcat when we move this into your house this time Greg? or do I have to be you spotter again lol

Nope because I don't have it any more.

Originally Posted by phi delt reefer

Should look awesome Grizz - your build quality has been nothing but spectacular in the past. Though if i could make a recommendation - try getting those laminate panels in black, red or white. Very modern ELOS look. You know that high gloss IKEA type finish? I dunno how it would fit with your decor but it would be sweet none the less.

also - instead of the coast to coast why not go with a penninsula style overflow on BOTH Sides and just cut a wier into the side pieces of glass. That way the over flows are out of view COMPLETELY and easily accessible. There would be enough surface skimming. You could do a return on one side and over flow on the other as another option.

so what is this...tank 46? or 47?

The ikea panels will definitely NOT work with our room decor. I will be building all the door and side panels from scratch. If I do a peninsula style then I will not be able to look down the length of the tank from my lazy boy. I like to have the 3 sides to view what is going on in there.

And no this will still only make 3 running, this one is replacing the 165 gal because the tangs are getting big and the front glass is getting all scratched up. Has not got worse since I switched to using a razor blade to clean the glass instead of one of those mag float cleaners.

Originally Posted by Slick Fork

Cool. A coast to coast overflow will kill any wave you try to make so I wouldn't bother with the wavebox. With the OM and the right pump you could make a really kick ass PVC frame/manifold that supports your liverock structure and provides flow through the tank.

I was kinda thinking that but was not sure about the wave box, might just have to go with a couple MP 40's or just one 60.

I am using a pump that will push 6500 gph but I don't know if I want to see any more PVC in my tank again. The closed loop intake in the 165 is a pain in the a$$ and look crappy to.

[badAZZlars]

Looks like an exciting project. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

[bauder1986]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Nope because I don't have it any more.

Well what are you going to use this time then?

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by bauder1986

Well what are you going to use this time then?

I have a few ideas like a wheel kit attached to the stand to roll it right into the house with no lifting required.

[bauder1986]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I have a few ideas like a wheel kit attached to the stand to roll it right into the house with no lifting required.

....This is gonna be an interesting tank move Greg lol, and as usual you can count me in once your ready.

[lastlight]

Looking good man. I like the coast-to-coast but I'd seriously do my best to eliminate that center overlfow eating up your real-estate. why not just drill drains on the back of the tank and 90 up to create standpipes?

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Looking good man. I like the coast-to-coast but I'd seriously do my best to eliminate that center overlfow eating up your real-estate. why not just drill drains on the back of the tank and 90 up to create standpipes?

I was trying to figure out if something like that would work. Maybe I could drill 2 holes at each end, put in a 1 1/2" bulkhead then 90 down, tee them together with a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3" tee, run a short 3" PVC to my sump with a gate valve to control the flow.

[kien]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

If you keep eating all that popcorn Kien your going to get fat & get high BP, hope it's low sodium & fat feel

actually popcorn is a very healthy light snack :-D

[Coleus]

looks great but still don't know why can't you use the whole width so instead 8 feet you go for 12 feet

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Coleus

looks great but still don't know why can't you use the whole width so instead 8 feet you go for 12 feet

The wife want me to have some storage space for all my fish related crap & if I go 12' I don't have the room for the towers I want to build. There are a couple lights & a thermostat on the wall that I don't want to have to relocate if I can help it, there is also a closet on the left end of the tank where the door swings out 2' where we keep all our movies & holiday decor which I really can't block or the wife would put an end to the whole new tank.