New to reef tank

gpsreef · Jan 24, 2014

I'm Geoff and am currently setting up a 75 gallon (likely mixed) but not 100% yet, reef tank. I've had freshwater tanks for years and actually bought my first book on saltwater marine aquarium keeping 5 years ago. I've really only recently (8 mon.) started to seriously put time in on the forums, online videos, scientific/research articles (etc). I've learned a lot more than I ever expected and still feel like I know nothing:cry:! But I suppose that's what makes this so exciting. For me it's that two people with two completely different views on how to keep a tank can both have thriving systems. It comes down to the aquarist's habits and how meticulously thought out their entire design is, from plumbing to livestock. I am not claiming to be any expert I am learning and still know very little but I look forward to getting more involved as my build continues to progress.

bigfoot86 · Jan 24, 2014

Welcome aboard! You'll find out plenty of info from R2R.

gpsreef · Jan 24, 2014

My setup was bought used off craigslist a 75 gallon internal o.f 48x18x21 for 250$. It came with everything from the previous owners setup including a 8x54w 48" tek t5 fixture, stand, 2 smaller refugium light fixtures, sump, mag 7.5, 3 koralias and a bunch of smaller items as well.
I have since purchased a rkl system, trigger sump (from friend), Reef Octopus nwb-150 sss, and all the new plumbing and cleaning supplies (vinegar) I used to get it back in nice condition. I'm waiting on mostly small things like bulbs, sand and some test kits before I can think about cycling a starting the tank. Oh and I have a couple jabao wp25's coming in a group buy that will replace these koralias (they're small). Pics to follow

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gpsreef · Jan 24, 2014

everything in the back of my truck the day I picked it up

Had it in the garage for a couple weeks ran with vinegar a couple times leak tested and put a new water proof coat on the stand before I brought it inside and put it here. re plumbed it with an aquatop pump a friend who owns a pet store sold me. 1" pvc drain on the left with 1 1/4" durso style drain above the bulkhead. Return is 3/4" pvc a couple unions for easy cleaning or changes; I also plumbed a T with a valve that can divert flow to a reactor or perhaps a UV sterilizer, that was part of the package (haven't done much research). On the left is my RO nwb 150 space saver so excited to see this thing in action!

Davesgt · Jan 24, 2014

Welcome to R2R!

gpsreef · Jan 24, 2014

Side view of my rkl controller and one of the pc4's. I bought the plus package from brs with dual float switch kit I will use for ato.

Basically the most utd shot of the tank except I've now had it up and running with tap water the last couple days as a final leak test for the tank and all plumbing. this has the t5's on as well I believe this is two coral plus and one purple but they came with it I'm planning on ordering 8 new bulbs. I will move any progress to a build thread just wanted to give an idea of the setup. thanks
gps