My return to SPS/Reefing: 75 Gallon, T-5, SPS dominate tank build

ChrisKirkland

ChrisKirkland

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So I posted my build thread originally in the Reef Discussion forum. Didn't get hardly any replies. So I thought I would post a thread here since the tank is going to be mostly SPS (some LPS).

I have been out of the hobby for about 3yrs as I was traveling a lot for work. I have been servicing tanks but I really need one of my own in my house to enjoy and setup to suit me. I finally bought a house about 8 months ago and am ready to begin my SPS reef again. It is a bit small for what I actually wanted (had a 150). However I already know after a year or so I will be upgrading to a custom made tank. Will post pics of the progress. Planned Equipment and Livestock lists are below. Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Equipment:
-75 Gallon Deep Blue Tank
-Black Pine Stand (built by local builder)
-ASM G-3 Skimmer with Gate Valve Mod
-20 Gallon Long Sump
-TLF Reactors (GFO and Carbon)
-200 Micron Filter Sock
-300 Watt Fluval E series Heater
-Custom Acrylic Over Flow Box
-Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T-5 fixture - 6X54watt
-Odyssea Aquarium Pump WP-700 700gph - Really need a good suggestion on a better pump.
-3 Koralia Evolution 750's
-Red Sea Coral Pro Salt
-RO/DI filter system (previously had, changed filters)

Live Stock:
Caribsea Aragonite Live sand - 80lbs
80-100 lbs of Live/Dry rock - Likely 40lbs dry and 40-50lbs live
Have yet to decide on fish or corals - Browsing online
 
By the looks of your list this is gonna be a pretty sweet build can't wait to see some pics, Hve you decided on what kinds of sps your going to have. Is there a good lfs near you that has sps or are you gonna get from other reefers?
 
consumed corals said:
By the looks of your list this is gonna be a pretty sweet build can't wait to see some pics, Hve you decided on what kinds of sps your going to have. Is there a good lfs near you that has sps or are you gonna get from other reefers?
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Unfortunately there is no good LFS within 80 miles. So I will likely be getting them off other reefers on RC or traveling up to Cincinnati to the LFS there. As for the corals I have not decided what species of SPS I will put in the tank. Likely some Acros, Stags, and Montis. Really want to go with the semi exotic to exotic type.
 
I will get some pics up very soon. Tank is currently cycling with half the rock as I am waiting for another shipment
 
Pay no attention to the coralife skimmer in the pics, I changed my mind when I decided to put a sump in. Will take current running pics when the lights come on for the day.

Some Equipment pics:

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Hasnt been too good of a day so far. This morning on one of my daily checks I found that one of the baffles in the sump had become loose and leaking water like crazy and making my skimmer not skim at all. So I ended up having to remove all equipment from the sump and clean out the sump and redo the baffles. I used plexiglass (the bowing of the plexi likely caused the issue) in the beginning. So this time I called the local glass shop and had some baffles cut from 1/4 inch plate glass. I siliconed them in place and am now waiting 24hrs for them to dry. It seems like every time I build a tank I learn something new.
 
Need more rock lol. But looks good so far.

What are those things in your tank that look like they are on suction cups?
 
sponger0 said:
Need more rock lol. But looks good so far.

What are those things in your tank that look like they are on suction cups?
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lol agreed, getting more as we speak I have about 50-60lbs coming in. Those are nori clips for a possible tang I have not decided fully yet I know the tang police will be on me for the tank size :spin3: but I really would like one to help pick at the rocks.
 
ChrisKirkland said:
lol agreed, getting more as we speak I have about 50-60lbs coming in. Those are nori clips for a possible tang I have not decided fully yet I know the tang police will be on me for the tank size :spin3: but I really would like one to help pick at the rocks.
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You can chose from a few tangs. Yellow eye kole, yellow tang, or tomini tang. Then you wont be running from the tang police.
 
ChrisKirkland said:
haha, thats what I was thinking. I will likely upgrade to a much larger tank in a year or so anyways,
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i hear that lol. Ive had my 40 breeder up for only 6 months and considering upgrading to a 90 already lol. but thats the biggest ill go in the house im in now. not much room really. but ill be happy with a 90.....i think
 
sponger0 said:
i hear that lol. Ive had my 40 breeder up for only 6 months and considering upgrading to a 90 already lol. but thats the biggest ill go in the house im in now. not much room really. but ill be happy with a 90.....i think
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Not bad at all. I can fit a 72" tank so I can do a pretty sweet upgrade soon
 
I could fit a 6 foot tank....but would take up most of my dining room....ill pass for now...maybe later lol. even though my local club has a 180 for sale (drool)
 
sponger0 said:
I could fit a 6 foot tank....but would take up most of my dining room....ill pass for now...maybe later lol. even though my local club has a 180 for sale (drool)
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Very nice, but I dont like the tanks that are 30 inches tall. I am 5'4" so it is a bit hard to clean it.
 
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