Erin O's 75G Build

Erin O · Apr 29, 2020

Katrina71 said:
We want you to be happy!!!

You all have already made me so happy! I can't even tell you how much this means to me. You guys are the BEST!

najer · Apr 29, 2020

Fs, someone make their mind up, ok how much sand do we need for a 75?

JoshH · Apr 29, 2020

najer said:
Fs, someone make their mind up, ok how much sand do we need for a 75?

Depends on how deep of a sandbed she wants...

Scratch08 · Apr 29, 2020

najer said:
Fs, someone make their mind up, ok how much sand do we need for a 75?

4- 20lb bags is what I have for my 75g...gives about 2" sand depth...really going to depend on what @Erin O is going to want though

DownSouthBandit · Apr 29, 2020

I used 2-20lb bags and a 10lb bag for my 75 and my sanded is level with the black trim on the bottom.

Katrina71 · Apr 29, 2020

We have to think about maintenance on that much water volume too.

fishguy242 · Apr 29, 2020

is the 75 reef ready?

najer · Apr 29, 2020

Katrina71 said:
We have to think about maintenance on that much water volume too.

My vote is get the 29 good, sand cost was a joke, what is the footprint of the 29?

Erin O · Apr 29, 2020

najer said:
Fs, someone make their mind up, ok how much sand do we need for a 75?

JoshH said:
Depends on how deep of a sandbed she wants...

Scratch08 said:
4- 20lb bags is what I have for my 75g...gives about 2" sand depth...really going to depend on what @Erin O is going to want though

I love you guys! Lol.

fishguy242 said:
is the 75 reef ready?

The 75 and its filters just need to be drained and cleaned. I had already moved the FW fish I had in there to the 125 over the weekend.

Erin O · Apr 29, 2020

najer said:
My vote is get the 29 good, sand cost was a joke, what is the footprint of the 29?

The footprint of a 29 is 30 1/4 in x 12 1/2 in or thereabouts

fishguy242 · Apr 29, 2020

how close are you to interstate 80 ?

Erin O · Apr 29, 2020

fishguy242 said:
how close are you to interstate 80 ?

About a mile, maybe a little more, from the west mixmaster. Probably less than a mile from I-235

sfin52 · Apr 29, 2020

So we are going with a 29. The canister will be good and most likely provide adequate flow for the 29.
Erin can you make a list of needed items.

A COVID maricle.

fishguy242 · Apr 29, 2020

I have a buddy coming through june 9-10th should be ready for clowns by then ,or i can ship em,what type do you want

Katrina71 · Apr 29, 2020

I think the 29 is a smart choice! I have one also. I have the same footprint in freshwater. It looks more like 50+

fishguy242 · Apr 29, 2020

" i like big tanks and i can't deny "
i think go with 75 n skimmer that sfin has w a can will be better off in long run,jmo

Erin O · Apr 29, 2020

Sand-I believe @najer is helping with this
Rock- @Scratch08 and @Lowell Lemon have that covered
Refractometer- @sfin52
Powerhead- I believe @NY_Caveman is helping with this?
Testing- again, I think @NY_Caveman is helping with this?
Thermometer-
RODI- I can get water from my LFS for now
Does that look like everything?

Lowell Lemon · Apr 29, 2020

If you decide to go 75 Gallon I have a new in the box Eheim Aqua Puls filter that works great. I like them so much back in the day I bought the last partial pallet in the country. Just sitting here. They do make a slight gurgle sound as the water percolates between media.