NanoGurl's 75g Reef Thread
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Theexp
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Whew! Finally caught up. Great thread. It was really intersting to read. Prevented me from doing hw..Thanks i guess. But Great tank, I really love the open aquascaping. This was one of the more exciting 40+ page reads. (i read alot of them becuase i'm new to the hobby and don't have alot of money, so i just research, and read other peoples threads haha). But great tank, and awesome job recording the ENTIRE process. even tacos. mmmm
NanoGurl
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10047715#post10047715 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by muelpaul
Hey NG, I think that is the first time I saw your sump, looks great just like your tank
This thread is the best!
Thanks fellow addict!
I wanted to go bigger but that's the biggest I could fit under my stand without building an acrylic one. So it will work for now. Eventually I still want to build a bigger one so I can have a bigger fuge.
NanoGurl
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10048012#post10048012 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dwd5813
lol.. that link is great.
About PBT's.
My initial reaction to your question (and one I've asked myself a LOT lately) is exactly that, IDK is a 4' tank big enough for a PBT?
Let me start by explaining my situation. A 75g is way too small for a PBT. I know this. Why did I do it? Bc I got a small 3" PBT to raise up in this tank and then to transfer over to a larger tank once we move next summer.
Would I advise anyone else to do this?
No I would not. Why? Because our tank was pretty much setup to raise only a PBT and not other fish. We left lots of open space to roam, plus lots of crevices and hides for him to swim in and out of (which works great with our eel design).
We also did not add any other fish that were aggressive or would compete with him for room. (the scopas was bought before we decided to go ahead with the PBT which we were going to return to the store after seeing their reaction)
I don't think it would be possible to raise even a 3" PBT in a 75 that had other fish that competed for space. There isn't enough room for the PBT to get away and do it's thing. They are very aggressive, and stress easily. They are very territorial and would stress never being able to get away IMO.
As for the 4' or 6' tank? I am struggling with that as well. I think a 120g setup only for a PBT would work, but I think a 6' tank would be a lot better. I think the extra 2' of length to roam and get away would be a lot better for a PBT then extra height or width. And that's not a happy thought for me bc I originally wanted to get a 120g also. I love the way they look.
I am thinking that a 125 or bigger 6' tank would be best for a PBT. I don't think a 125 with a PBT and another tang is big enough either. I really think they need more room to get away from each other. I may try two at some point in the future, but I don't think I will with Ocean. He will be used to being the only aggressive fish, and I think the addition of another will only cause stress and problems.
I think the best chance would be to buy two small tangs and raise them up together, and minimize any other fish added, especially aggressive fish or roamers.
For now, Ocean is happy and doing well. I know he's happy bc I now know the signs of stress (white bars) and swimming motions (tilting/flattening) to look for. I've only had my PBT a few weeks, but I've spent a TON of time watching this fish. They fascinate me.
I am actually going to be writing up some stuff about PBT's and my experiences with Ocean. When I do I'll post it here for everyone to read.
Nice sump, I don't see a clamps on your return pump. I did that for a while, then one night the pump spit out the return vinyl tubing. What a mess. Good thing the water tripped my GFCI.
Now I use 316 stainless steel hose clamps on my all my connections. They don't rust as quickly and I replace them every couple of years just to be safe.
Now I use 316 stainless steel hose clamps on my all my connections. They don't rust as quickly and I replace them every couple of years just to be safe.
chris wright
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I reckon that you'll end up getting the 6 footer. You'll end up doing whats best for ocean 
I know that you like the look of the 120, but we know better :lol:
Great updates, and love the reasonning behind what you are doing.
Cheers
Chris.
I know that you like the look of the 120, but we know better :lol: Great updates, and love the reasonning behind what you are doing.
Cheers
Chris.
NanoGurl
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10048969#post10048969 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chris wright
I reckon that you'll end up getting the 6 footer. You'll end up doing whats best for ocean
Great updates, and love the reasonning behind what you are doing.
Cheers
Chris.
LoL thanks Chris
Yea, you're probably right. Grr.. I hate being responsible and doing the right thing! 
sfilingeri
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Haha thats beary nice:rollface:
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