New 300

Dez · #1 04-09-2011, 05:19 AM

Looks promising Bob. Looking forward to the longterm progress of this build.

The Codfather · #2 04-09-2011, 05:31 AM

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Looks promising Bob. Looking forward to the longterm progress of this build.

Thanks Dez, I will see if I can get over there for some frags in the next 6 months. Build got off to a good start, but between the girls and work, this build has been at a standstill for a while. Hope to get a few things done in the next couple of weeks.
Your tank looks wicked by the way, going to have to stop by one of these nights and have a good look again, have been there for a while. Hows the family? Good I hope.

lastlight · #3 04-09-2011, 05:37 AM

What's the wattage? I was planning to use a stock laguna max-flo for some savings and I'm curious...

The Codfather · #4 04-09-2011, 05:45 AM

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What's the wattage? I was planning to use a stock laguna max-flo for some savings and I'm curious...

When I talked to the rep. I think he told me between 175-190 watts, I will have to have a look in the specs to confirm. I looked at the maxflo 4200 as well, specs have it at a little lower wattage, but I liked the construction of the sicce body and impellers better.
I have two Brett, your welcome to take one for a test on your tank if you want, I can bring it in to cowtown next time Im in if you want.

The Codfather · #5 04-16-2011, 03:54 AM

So heres a couple of pics, probably not the best, but you get the idea. Have a lot to do on it yet, probably start the woodwork in the next couple of weeks, as well as the rock work.

The Codfather · #6 04-16-2011, 03:58 AM

Going to try the tunze waveboxes out, I have four of them but decided to take and mount 2 on the far end on separate brackets(thanks Tony). I modified the brackets a bit to accommodate the cords going up through the bulkheads. I think it gives it a cleaner look.

bignose · #7 04-16-2011, 04:08 AM

Bob what is the glass bracing for on the bottom outer edge of the tank? Curious never seen this before.

es355lucille · #8 04-16-2011, 06:18 PM

Bob, where did you get the brackets from? This is a very cool design. Clean, and I like how the electrical cord goes neatly into the bulkhead. Did you design these? or are they a tunze item? never seen them before.

Do you think you could pipe these down further into the tank with plastic piping (2-6" long) and still have the stability? Just looking for ideas myself....I really like the bracketing.

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