75g Keys Build

[G_Sanab922]

Hey everyone, just picked up a 75gal (48x18x21) for an unbelievable price! has a stand, wet/dry sump, nice return pump, built in corner overflow, canopy, dual MH with 4 T5's combo with moonlights and a protein skimmer. Just needs a nice cleaning and a few touch ups here and there. The stand is nice and high, so I don't have to bend over to look at it.
My potential stocking list is collected creatures from down here in the FL Keys such as, ricordea, zoas, some lps, Caribbean tang maybe and other small fish that are reef safe and CUC. With these lights I could pretty much grow anything, so I wont waste the opportunity and of course I'll be buying some SPS, since it's illegal to collect down here. Most likely purchase them from other local members in the Miami area.
If anyone has questions or advice, feel free to comment. Will be posting pics soon and try to keep this thread updated on even the smallest things I do. Sorry If the build is slow, I won't be able to get this tank wet until October or November, where i'm putting the tank is at my future apartment, that is being constructed at the moment. I will take my time in cleaning it and making the cabinets look nice.

 

[G_Sanab922]

 

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[nivram]

A Caribbean tank sounds awesome!

 

[G_Sanab922]

A Caribbean tank sounds awesome!

Thanks, just have to start working on my collecting skills lol

 

[nivram]

Thanks, just have to start working on my collecting skills lol

I've caught gobies before with the clear nets. I've also watched a fellow member catch fish using two large clear nets. He would use one net to try and get it to swim in the other.

I know there is a certain satisfaction in catching your own livestock. But sometimes it's easier to just buy it from the store

 

[billsreef]

I know there is a certain satisfaction in catching your own livestock. But sometimes it's easier to just buy it from the store

It's always easier to buy from the store, but it's more fun to collect your own

 

[G_Sanab922]

I've caught gobies before with the clear nets. I've also watched a fellow member catch fish using two large clear nets. He would use one net to try and get it to swim in the other.

I know there is a certain satisfaction in catching your own livestock. But sometimes it's easier to just buy it from the store

Thanks for the insight. I've heard of that method. Worst case scenario, I know a guy that sells local critters (it's legit). So that's one route if anything.

It's always easier to buy from the store, but it's more fun to collect your own

Definitely more fun! haha

 

[G_Sanab922]

Turning on the MHs for the first time.

T5s looking good. Just need to buy new bulbs.

Before cleaning it up.

 

[G_Sanab922]

Any recommendations on bulbs for the MH and T5? Looking on going with ATI for the T5s, not sure what set up yet though.

 

[G_Sanab922]

Turning on the MHs for the first time.

T5s looking good. Just need to buy new bulbs.

Before cleaning it up.

 

[knukles55]

hmmm cool were in the keys are you?

 

[G_Sanab922]

Key largo. Wouldn't be able to live any further south, I go to Miami often. Plus have season tix to the Canes! Lol love it down here though. Wouldn't change it for anything. It's a different world.

 

[Fishy 1]

Hey mate, I know I'm know where near your area but I have got to follow this build. Setup looks good(a little dirty but you'll clean it up nice) good luck and have fun with it:beer:

 

[G_Sanab922]

Hey mate, I know I'm know where near your area but I have got to follow this build. Setup looks good(a little dirty but you'll clean it up nice) good luck and have fun with it:beer:

Yo! No problem, welcome aboard! Definitely going to have fun with it. Take my time and do things good

 

[G_Sanab922]

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Just noticed I have a Little Giant pump

 

[G_Sanab922]

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It's cleaned somewhat, still have a bit of scraping to do.

 

[G_Sanab922]

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Going to redo the doors and panels. Most likely do a gray color and paint the inside white

 

[G_Sanab922]

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Wet/Dry... definitely have plenty of more cleaning to do

 

[Fishy 1]

Nice, those pumps are supposed to be excellent. The tank looks very nice(I like that overflow). Lots of scrubbing to do on that filter for sure, but will be great when done. Keep it up mate:beer: