Ground up build 75 gal

Teaman89 · May 12, 2020

Me and my wife have a nice established 24 gal. We have decided to build our own from the ground up. We bought a 75 gal with stand, sump and piping. There is ALOT of different options out there. I need some help. What is a good return pump, should I run 2 AI led lights, what is a good skimmer to get. Any input would be awesome for our journey in building OUR reef tank. Thank you and glad to be here.

Fishbro · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! You should start a build thread!

fishface NJ · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!! I have been searching 8 LFS in NJ for a 75/90 gallon tank that I can drill for an overflow since the beginning of March. Then corona virus hit and there are no deliveries coming in to the LFS here. You are very lucky to be able to have a tank. Good luck with it and I hope to see photos soon

fishguy242 · May 13, 2020

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun!!!
pics!!...we all love pics!!!!

Reefnman2 · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

KJ · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Jimbhoy13 · May 13, 2020

Teaman89 said:
Me and my wife have a nice established 24 gal. We have decided to build our own from the ground up. We bought a 75 gal with stand, sump and piping. There is ALOT of different options out there. I need some help. What is a good return pump, should I run 2 AI led lights, what is a good skimmer to get. Any input would be awesome for our journey in building OUR reef tank. Thank you and glad to be here.

Welcome to R2R. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

JoshO · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Euphyllia97 · May 13, 2020

Welcome here at r2r!

fuelman · May 13, 2020

welcome to R2R!!! i run lifeguard pumps have used them for years & bought the tank setup used so they have served me well. i have a few reefoctopuss skimmers that have been great & would recommend them. lighting is a bit of a loaded question & you'll get the phone book for a response, i haven't used the AI light so cant speak from experience with it but it looks like a solid choice.

Billldg · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

SPR1968 · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

SaltyCupcake · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

sp1187 · May 13, 2020

welcome to the show.
I like the SICCE pumps, especially the Syncra DC models.

dbl · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R and thanks for signing up.

mich2599 · May 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Fred2482 · May 13, 2020

Welcome! +1 on reef octopus skimmer and sicce pumps. I also agree on the lights, depending on what you are going to stock and who you ask the answer will be different.

TexAgReefer · May 13, 2020

Howdy and welcome to R2R!

gabrieltackitt · May 13, 2020

welcome!!

F i s h y · May 13, 2020

Welcome to the party! Glad you are here. Start your build thread in the member tanks section.... found here... as you move along ask questions. Lots of great information and experience here.