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

[The Grizz]

First time using Google Sketchup, this took me several hours to put together. I don't build any stands or tank surrounds out of wood simply because wood rotts. If an exterior panel gets damaged it is easy to replace. The lower bulkheads will be at least 6" up from the bottom.

I should add, because it is hard to tell from the pic that there will be a coast to coast overflow along the top 6" x 6" draining down at the center through 2 - 1 1/2" Durso's.

[intarsiabox]

I still haven't made up my mind if I want 2 holes in my external overflow to drain or 3 holes to do a beananimal set up.

[kien]

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by kien

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

[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.

[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

[phi delt reefer]

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

LOL!



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 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?