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Vette67 said:
I am a big fan of DIY, so I am going to give you a biased “Yes” answer to your question about that. I would get the biggest sump that you can. If you have room to do something external to your tank, then you aren’t limited to what can fit in your stand. Generally speaking, the more water volume you can get in your system, the more stable it will be.

If it were me, I would definitely drill the tank. If you watch a couple of YouTube videos, and properly cool the drill bit with water, it is not that difficult to drill a tank. I drilled my 75 by myself in 1998, and that tank is still up and running. I too would be afraid of external siphon tubes getting gas trapped in the line and losing siphon. Overflows always work because gravity always works!
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Awesome. Inside of the stand i have 47x17x21 which is a good amount of room for a sump. Some youtubers have done a 20 gallon sump but i'm not sure if that is a good size or not. This is what i think i should order as an overflow . would you recommend? Also how do i make a return and should i use.

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hi 20 will work think 40 breeder better,overflow perfect imo:)
 
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Jaeantonio said:
Awesome. Inside of the stand i have 47x17x21 which is a good amount of room for a sump. Some youtubers have done a 20 gallon sump but i'm not sure if that is a good size or not. This is what i think i should order as an overflow . would you recommend? Also how do i make a return and should i use.
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Those eshops overflows are great. I would probably do a couple of those if I ever had another tank built (some day). A lot of people here have used those. When I drilled my 75, I just put 2 - 1” bulkheads through the glass, and used 90 degree PVC elbows as my overflows. But that eshops overflow will definitely look cleaner, and less DIY than mine does.

The return can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. You can just use some 90 degree PVC couplers and go over the top of the glass in the back, like I did, or you could drill a 3rd hole and use the loc line tubes in a bulkhead for an even cleaner look.

Definitely get the largest sump you can fit under your tank. When I originally set mine up, I used a 10 gallon for a sump. It worked at the time, but it could have been better. Depending on your budget, there are a lot of vendors that can build custom acrylic sumps, any size you want. But a 20 would be a good starting point, and maybe upgrade later.
 
20 will work for 75
 
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Vette67 said:
Those eshops overflows are great. I would probably do a couple of those if I ever had another tank built (some day). A lot of people here have used those. When I drilled my 75, I just put 2 - 1” bulkheads through the glass, and used 90 degree PVC elbows as my overflows. But that eshops overflow will definitely look cleaner, and less DIY than mine does.

The return can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. You can just use some 90 degree PVC couplers and go over the top of the glass in the back, like I did, or you could drill a 3rd hole and use the loc line tubes in a bulkhead for an even cleaner look.

Definitely get the largest sump you can fit under your tank. When I originally set mine up, I used a 10 gallon for a sump. It worked at the time, but it could have been better. Depending on your budget, there are a lot of vendors that can build custom acrylic sumps, any size you want. But a 20 would be a good starting point, and maybe upgrade later.
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Thank you. I went ahead and ordered the overflow kit. Im really nervous on drilling my tank but it seems to be the best option.
 
practice drill first,even pressure,do not push let bit do work,use dish soap as lube
 
recommend starting a build thread get a badge for you records any us to follow ;)
 
I too am from Ohio. Creston(44217) to be exact. I bet I’m no more than an hour away if you would ever like to check out my setup.

220 display, 40breeder sump, mixing station, etc

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Jaeantonio said:
I am currently in North Canton. The rocks are south seas rock i purchased them about 8 years ago and had them in a 55 cichlid tank. I had this tank for maybe a year but had to relocate for work so i re homed the fish and kept all the rock. As for my build i guess im looking for a mix im willing to put in the effort. Im willing to start slow and move up to more difficult corals as i gain experience and knowledge. if i have to purchase new rock i'm willing to do so as form what i was told i will have to wait 12 weeks to event start my tank.

Thank you for the quick response
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I personally would toss the rock, start with good live rock, live sand, take your time and create a solid aqua scape, the bass foundation of a tank is well planned idea of what you want to keep, if you want to house corals then make the decision and run with it, but I will say, after you jump in head first you will want more than you planned, id suggest a good light setup for a mixed reef, aqua scape that is solid and has room for flow, easy access, easy cleaning, don't stack your rock on the back wall or near the edge of the glass, BRS TV has great videos on a newbie tank set up and give you ideas behind your build, start strong and think of what your tank could be, just my 2cs
 
Welcome. I'm about 45 minutes east of you. There are quite a few nice shops around and some I would avoid. If you can n get some rock locally and dry rock for the majority of it you can save some money. I like the rock from reefcleaners. Definitely watch the BRS videos. They have a new Series of 5 minute videos to make it a little easier to watch. I'd be happy to help you with some advice whenever you have a question. Just pm me.
 
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