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![]() Okay, so I'm in need of some advice here. If you look at the first picture above showing the entire stand, you can see that I have had them cut out space for my external overflow on the end panel. My plan is to run two 6105's and two MP40W's at that end to push flow towards the clear end. The problem that has arisen is that I will need to "cut-out" spots for those powerheads to fit at the end. Two will fit beside the overflow, while two will go lower down on the panel.
My question is which two should go lower? I think the Vortec's have a broader flow so they probably should go up high. Opinions or advice suggesting otherwise?
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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![]() much better chance of keeping sand in place using the tunze lower down. they're more of a jet. I have two 6105s stacked on each other maybe 4" off my sand. aimed just ever so slightly up. The top one is 24V too.
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![]() That's what I was thinking too. Now just to get them to cut the holes in the right spots. If this is the only problem I face I will count myself lucky.
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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![]() Any Updates?
Is your builder still just using his left hand? He's gotta be almost done ![]()
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![]() Haha....just his left hand is what it seems like sometimes. Not done yet but getting closer...slowly. Siding is half on and we're doing lots related to the yard. Electrical is more than half done. Gas is in. Flooring should go in soon.
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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![]() I actually really like to see the house build progression! Its really cool to watch.
You're right, your LEDs look great! I think they came out looking excellent. |
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![]() Thanks Catherine! As compared to some of the builds out there, mine isn't too fancy but it is coming together. Rather than use red LED'S I added 24 neutral whites which seem to add just enough in that spectrum for me. Still haven't seen it above water so maybe I'm blowing smoke but I sure hope not
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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![]() Very cool! Seems a bit loud, do you plan on sound proofing the cabinet?
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![]() You know what...my wife said something like that too! I actually don't intend to do that. Once cabinet doors are on, it will get quieter. Given how often I have to raise and lower my light now, I don't think I will be doing it very often. Especially with a fish room for doing water changes, dosing, etc.
I think the honest answer is probably that my wife will have to hear it with the doors closed and then we'll see if changes need to be made. ![]()
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |
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![]() After some further testing...I realized that I had some vertical pressure on the actuator arm at full extension. This contributed to both noise and I think wear if I had left it that way. Dropped the pulley's 3/4" and this has made a significant difference. Noise is less and I should have years of uninterrupted service out of this now.
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Mark... ![]() 290g Peninsula Display, 425g total volume. Setup Jan 2013. |