72 gallon build

[fishmaster818]

All the plumbing in place and filling it up.

 

[mtc1966]

nice

 

[fishmaster818]

What are your guys tips on refugiums

 

[Vaiodude]

I have the same sump and love it. The second chamber I use as a refugium. I have a SSB in the Refugium with some rock rubble and cheatomorpha. I used the supplied black cover with the light opening and a Marineland LED lamp. It is on a reverse light schedule from the display lighting.

 

[fishmaster818]

I have the same sump and love it. The second chamber I use as a refugium. I have a SSB in the Refugium with some rock rubble and cheatomorpha. I used the supplied black cover with the light opening and a Marineland LED lamp. It is on a reverse light schedule from the display lighting.

Okay thank you. Do you run a skimmer in the sump as well if so what kind

 

[Vaiodude]

I have a Coralife super skimmer 125 that would not fit in the 3rd chamber. It hangs off of the 3rd chamber instead.

 

[fishmaster818]

I have a Coralife super skimmer 125 that would not fit in the 3rd chamber. It hangs off of the 3rd chamber instead.

Okay

 

[fishmaster818]

Tank update. Its cycling.

 

[Vaiodude]

Tank update. Its cycling.

Cool! Now is where the patience starts waiting for it to cycle. I swear this hobby has taught me to have a bit of patience.

 

[fishmaster818]

Yes. I cant wait. Its cycling really fast

 

[fishmaster818]

Are two wp 25s in a 72 gallon overkill

 

[J062682l]

I think it's ok but u could probably go with the wp40 on a lower setting

 

[Vaiodude]

Are two wp 25s in a 72 gallon overkill

I don't think it would be overkill depending on the positioning, mode, and speed. I have considered getting a second WP-25 for my 55.

 

[fishmaster818]

My ammonia spike has gone down to almost 0 ppm now but my nitrites still read zero

 

[Vaiodude]

Did the nitites ever spike? How about nitrates?

 

[fishmaster818]

Nitrates and nitrites are 0 ppm

 

[Vaiodude]

How long has it been cycling?

 

[fishmaster818]

A week

 

[fishmaster818]

How long has it been cycling?

A week

 

[Vaiodude]

What are you cycling with live sand/ Rock? Are you adding anything to help the cycle, some people will put a bit of food every day or so that there is waste to start the nitrogen process.