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new 300 dd build
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CRAZYFIZH
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two holes in in each overflow 2'drain and 1.5'return
CRAZYFIZH
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for now going too use the mh that i have and maybe order one more so that ther will be three 400.but trying to decide on led or not havew not made up my mind on that one yet.i like the led but i have never seen them on a big tank unless they are premade pendents.
CRAZYFIZH
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yes so am i only had one close call bringing it in but it is on the stand with no damange so that is all that counts.
frogspawn74
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I have a 300 dd coming as well. Been toying with the light idea as well. Was thinking of 9 linear strips (5rb/4w) cree 3 watters with a very mild arc using some 40 degree lenses on the center 3 strips then running 80 degree on the rest.
CRAZYFIZH
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I have just started to check into the led lights but i was told that i would need somewere between 150-200 3wat led that would be a 50/50 mix but i guy that i know just ordered some 10 wat blue and white to add to his led set up so i will let him tast them out first.but untill then i will be running my mh but switched them to 220v.
CRAZYFIZH
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not too much for updates as of yet
got the trim on the stand and started on the plumbing tonight and i have to say i think i underestimated the sise of all the plumbing but got most of it done just have to do the cl and i think i will looking it to a new pump for that the pump i was going to use i have running on the 220 and it is so loud maybe keep it for a spare ??
pictures will be tomorrow
got the trim on the stand and started on the plumbing tonight and i have to say i think i underestimated the sise of all the plumbing but got most of it done just have to do the cl and i think i will looking it to a new pump for that the pump i was going to use i have running on the 220 and it is so loud maybe keep it for a spare ??
pictures will be tomorrow
Reefnooblet
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Looking good m8.. :spin1:
CRAZYFIZH
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no it only a m4
launchnukes
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Plumbing looks good. Clean.
prop-frags
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The RC overflow calculator estimates that you can only use 2,400 GPH for those overflows, if I interpreted your pictures correctly (I think I saw that the overflow boxes are 7" x 11" yielding 36" total linear overflow surface). Is that right?
It does look like you'll be adding some head on the return pump for your reactors, and the U/V, but if those are the correct dimensions on your overflow boxes, that hammerhead will be WAY too much flow for your overflows.
Can you describe a bit more about the overall plumbing design? You might want to use the hammerhead for the CL and rightsize your return pump.
CRAZYFIZH
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The hammerhead will feed one 1.5' return line that splits into two under the tank it will also run the reactors uv, 40gallon breeder for a frag tank and a 40 gallon refugium witch will be placed over the reactors and uv.
I did incorperate after the turn through the wall a gate valve back to the sump to valve the return down to the tank.
I had the same problem with the 500 that i just sold and it was pussing water almost 8ft straight up.
I did incorperate after the turn through the wall a gate valve back to the sump to valve the return down to the tank.
I had the same problem with the 500 that i just sold and it was pussing water almost 8ft straight up.
