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

The Grizz · #1 10-03-2011, 05:30 AM

I have a closed loop now in the 165 & don't like it as it has caused me more grief then it's worth.

lastlight · #2 10-03-2011, 05:32 AM

running it off your return means you need to deal with whatever flow you want out of the 4-way as a bare minimum through the sump too.

The Grizz · #3 10-24-2011, 03:39 AM

Well I have the glass panels for the tank now & I must say 96" x 30" x 3/4" glass looks heavier then it is.

Hustler · #4 10-24-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Well I have the glass panels for the tank now & I must say 96" x 30" x 3/4" glass looks heavier then it is.

you sir must be a beast

Im 290lbs and the go to guy at work when anyone needs something straightned with a sledge..... and that sucker was my last glass tank LOL Cant wait to see the pics.... Dont do internal overflows.... the one thing I overlooked getting mine built

martinmcnally · #5 10-24-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Well I have the glass panels for the tank now & I must say 96" x 30" x 3/4" glass looks heavier then it is.

Are you putting the tank together yourself?

The Grizz · #6 10-24-2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hustler

you sir must be a beast

Im 290lbs and the go to guy at work when anyone needs something straightned with a sledge..... and that sucker was my last glass tank LOL Cant wait to see the pics.... Dont do internal overflows.... the one thing I overlooked getting mine built

Oh hell no, a whole 300 gal 8'er is EXTREMELY HEAVY! But one pane of glass really is not as heavy as I thought it would be. I am doing a coast to coast 6" x 6" overflow with my drains going out the back of the tank.

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Are you putting the tank together yourself?

You bet, this is going to be a complete DIY build. The only parts I am missing is a doser & LED's ATM.

martinmcnally · #7 10-24-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

The only parts I am missing is a doser & LED's ATM.

You looking at a Profilux doser?

The Grizz · #8 10-24-2011, 04:48 AM

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You looking at a Profilux doser?

Yep, I have a Profilux 2Ex controller so I am going with the Profilux doser. I had one lined up at a great price but have not been able to get a hold of the fellow. Might have to buy one new.