Carl's 300g reef build
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jpsika08
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No, I think more of a 1.5 or 2kw chiller would do the job, a friend of mine has a smaller tank and system than yours, the 1kw chiller almost delivers the job.
Problem with these is the amount of electricity they consume.
Maybe my suggestion would be, install the whole setup, let it run with all equipment on and measure temp, once you do this you'll have a better idea on the approach
Problem with these is the amount of electricity they consume.
Maybe my suggestion would be, install the whole setup, let it run with all equipment on and measure temp, once you do this you'll have a better idea on the approach
carlfike
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carlfike
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Easy Peasy...Pick up ypurself a decent diamond tipped hole saw on ebay.
Then just make this jig out of plywood. The MAIN thing is patience patience and did I mention patience? You need to go slow and just let the weight of the drill do the work. I just drilled my 125 and believe it or not the thicker the glass the less chance of a crack. Fire away with any questions on this jig if needed. Have fun!
Then just make this jig out of plywood. The MAIN thing is patience patience and did I mention patience? You need to go slow and just let the weight of the drill do the work. I just drilled my 125 and believe it or not the thicker the glass the less chance of a crack. Fire away with any questions on this jig if needed. Have fun!
carlfike
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Yes, you can remove the top center baffle as the vertical ones within the sump will give you much better support.
I did on my 275 gallon sump and no problems
Of course, if this is for sump use.
How did you attach the baffles? Did you use anything beside silicone? I'd just hate to have the damn thing bust open and water the carpet lol. I can hear the wife now. Also I plan on using 3/8" acrylic for the baffles. Will that provide the same support as glass?
jpsika08
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Just used silicone, if one center beam supports the middle section of both, front and rear glasses, imagine what 3 or 4 vertical ones would do.
The center beam in your picture above is just glued with silicone.
Just to be sure I'm not giving you bad info, how many baffles and how do you plan placing them in that tank?
The center beam in your picture above is just glued with silicone.
Just to be sure I'm not giving you bad info, how many baffles and how do you plan placing them in that tank?
carlfike
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This is a simple sketchup I did from your info, if this is how you plan to do it, you don't have nothing to worry about, just look at how much support you're getting from all those vertical baffles.
That's it!.
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