New to Saltwater

ohlero · Mar 12, 2019

Hi,

I just purchased a 55 gal tank that was used as a salt tank. It has a wet dry sump the previous owner used but I'm going to get rid of it and make a new sump with a skimmer and refug I think that will be a much better setup. Any advice or tip would be appreciated.

Crabs McJones · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

#WelcometoR2R
That sounds like a good plan so far

Lovemyreef2015 · Mar 12, 2019

Retro Reefer · Mar 12, 2019

James M · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome to reef2reef !!!
Patience and don’t rush anything.

Ruben's Reef · Mar 12, 2019

!!! Welcome to R2R !!!

Scotty Buttons · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome aboard! I think your on the right path. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

Salty Lemon · Mar 12, 2019

You are going to have so much fun. Best advice...go slowly. Everyone will tell you that. I lost a lot of aquatic life once because I went too fast. Welcome to R2R! You are going to love it here.

Billldg · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

sfin52 · Mar 12, 2019

go slow nothing happens fast unless its bad. Welcome to that reef addiction.

cracker · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome Olaro ! We can certainly help You get your 55 setup& going. What type of overflow do You have ?

MaiReef · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

Check out my Build thread. In there I describe a sump that works well. If you need anything further. Please let me know.

Captain Quint · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

What brand name is the wet/dry and size? please?

PDR · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

KJ · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

ohlero · Mar 12, 2019

cracker said:
Welcome Olaro ! We can certainly help You get your 55 setup& going. What type of overflow do You have ?

My plan is to use the dry sump as my first stage and get a 10 gal as my second stage sump. I will remove the bio balls and put in some bio plates, and install a skimmer then drill the current sump and install a drain pipe that feeds the 10 tank where ill have my refug and return pump. The problem I have on doing one large sump is the with of my stand its only 11in wide and I don't want to spend the money on a custom sump when I have so much more the buy like a RO/DI system. Whats everybody's opinion on my return setup that is there now. I believe the 1in tube is glued into the bulkhead.

Skynyrd Fish · Mar 12, 2019

Welcome! In my 30 years I have some tips. Watch this video;

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vide...sps-tank-cycle-the-brs-wwc-system-ep12-brstv/

Buy a refractometer. Eheim Jager heaters work well. I can’t stress this enough, buy a ro/di unit ASAP. Do not fill the tank with tap water. Think about the finished product, what you see in three or five years, and buy the right product so you don’t have to repurchase and upgrade. There is nothing wrong with good clean used gear, most of my stuff was lightly used second hand.

Post more pics and keep the updates coming.

ohlero · Mar 12, 2019

Skynyrd Fish said:
Welcome! In my 30 years I have some tips. Watch this video;

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vide...sps-tank-cycle-the-brs-wwc-system-ep12-brstv/

Buy a refractometer. Eheim Jager heaters work well. I can’t stress this enough, buy a ro/di unit ASAP. Do not fill the tank with tap water. Think about the finished product, what you see in three or five years, and buy the right product so you don’t have to repurchase and upgrade. There is nothing wrong with good clean used gear, most of my stuff was lightly used second hand.

Post more pics and keep the updates coming.

Thanks I will watch that video I have been watching BRS 52 weeks 160gal build.