75 gal with DIY sump/refugium and DIY stand

[nebraska dreamin]

nothing special but since I built the sump and stand I was able to do EVERYTHING except lighting for under 1000 bucks. been up for a month


75 gal w. 40 gal sump/fuge. cu 125 skimmer w a rio 2100, return pump rio 2500, lighting on the way...ati 36 inch t5 6 bulb fixture, bulbs ill be running 3 true actinic, 1 blue plus, 2 purple plus, pump echotech marine vortech mp40 should be here today!

 

[Carlson Moncrief]

Your not gonna like that protein skimmer. Espicially for a 75. I have a 75 gallon to but I have an aqua eruo hob skimmer. You should check it out for a good price

 

[nebraska dreamin]

whys that ? its rated for 125. does it have some design flaws?