Getting back into aquariums after 10 years. Please advise.

[KLandry]

Hello Reef2Reef I love the forum so I joined, this is a quick intro and a view of my tank. Tanks for any input.

This is my 75g setup for now. What am I doing wrong? What am I doing right?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[vadryn]

Welcome. I'm at a very similar stage with a 40 Breeder as you are. I recommend doing a quick search of Rabbitgoo window film for the back of your tank. A really inexpensive way to make your tank look more polished. I know there are other brands. That's what I used and it was easy and looks good.

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome back to the hobby and to R2R! I agree about placing a plastic film on the back side of the aquarium. Also make sure that the rock is placed so that the fish have plenty of hiding spaces when they are spooked!

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[danreef55]

Hi
can you please provide more details on your tank

 

[phillyb614]

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hello and welcome to reef 2 reef

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[PharmrJohn]

Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!!!!

Only things I've gotta ask is how many lbs of rock did you use and what are your goals for your tank?

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome back, glad you are here!

 

[Tiny Bubbles]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[kvansloo]

Hello, and welcome back.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world.

 

[KLandry]

So things have changed a lot. It’s been 10 years since cichlids almost 20 for reef. I got burnt when a sea apple got poked by a pin cushion urchin. The whole tank died before I got home from school. So after pouring ever cent in the tank for years I had a sour taste in my mouth in regards to saltwater. I kept my 75 African tank for another ten years. Now I have that 75 set up as a mixed reef. Boy what a learning curve! Just went to my first convention and got a bunch of corals, namely my gold hammer 2 montis I think and an acro. I need all the help I can get. I still have my 55, 30 bow, and 10 to set up. My wife and kids ave fallen in love, so they want them all set up. I’m game but this is going to be expensive! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

75gal
Cal-415
Ph- 8.1
Temp- 79.5f
Salt- 32.8ppt
Phos- 0.1
Ammonia-0
Nitrate- almost 0

Need a mag test.

 

[KLandry]

Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!!!!

Only things I've gotta ask is how many lbs of rock did you use and what are your goals for your tank?

I’m @ about 75 pounds so far but I’m going to add another 20-40lbs maybe more.

I wrote more down below. In short my family wants a tank in every room. Some salt some fresh planted, 2-3 in some rooms already planned. I want an LPS and SPS for my Red Sea 34 for my room. Mixed in the 75.

 

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[PharmrJohn]

I’m @ about 75 pounds so far but I’m going to add another 20-40lbs maybe more.

I wrote more down below. In short my family wants a tank in every room. Some salt some fresh planted, 2-3 in some rooms already planned. I want an LPS and SPS for my Red Sea 34 for my room. Mixed in the 75.

LOL, it looked less to me! 75lbs is good enough, unless you want to create more hiding places for fish or arches for coral colonies.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Welcome!