Raeges 75 gallon Adventure

Crabby48 · Jul 31, 2019

Katrina71 said:
I read that first. One step ahead of ya. Btw I went to a private Christian School and studied Catholicism for a year. Now you know why I'm twisted.

Can we be best friends and neighbors

Katrina71 · Jul 31, 2019

Crabby48 said:
Can we be best friends and neighbors

Yes, and if you'll let me feed your tank I'll raise your nitrates for ya

Crabby48 · Jul 31, 2019

Katrina71 said:
Yes, and if you'll let me feed your tank I'll raise your nitrates for ya

All yours. I will do the water change. Fix my mess lol

KLaRue · Aug 1, 2019

Finished the binge read. Whew! Your tank is awesome and I’ve learned a lot from your up’s and down’s posts.
Still planning the return to SW tank after many years away. Noted you considering either a 4’x2’x2’ vs a 5’x1.5’x2’ for your upgrade. What +’s and -‘s are you listing for each configuration?

Raege · Aug 1, 2019

@KLaRue Welcome aboard! Thanks for taking the time to go thru the thread and for your kind comments. Your post made my day knowing sharing my ups and downs helps out!
As for upgrade water volume is a good uptick on both
the 2 foot deep tank would allow better flow in front and behind with centered rock work
5 foot long would give better space for the fish to stake out for sleeping and not be as close proximity to each other.
Im thinking for me and space I have 5x2x2 would be the sweet spot. Now its just money and time to get a definite plan.

KLaRue · Aug 1, 2019

Raege said:
@KLaRue Welcome aboard! Thanks for taking the time to go thru the thread and for your kind comments. Your post made my day knowing sharing my ups and downs helps out!
As for upgrade water volume is a good uptick on both
the 2 foot deep tank would allow better flow in front and behind with centered rock work
5 foot long would give better space for the fish to stake out for sleeping and not be as close proximity to each other.
Im thinking for me and space I have 5x2x2 would be the sweet spot. Now its just money and time to get a definite plan.

Not sure if you’re just in the save up mode or actively shopping , but SC Aquariums has two versions (pre-drilled for ghost overflow and center overflow) of that size/dimensions on sale for $999.99 on its website.

Raege · Aug 1, 2019

Hey all, LFS fix not have PO4 test reagent refill so will order online not worried things look pretty. Had some fun hand feed One Spot Foxface before feeding the hubcap anemone a quarter sized piece of Fish frenzy chunky. Love watching the tentacles pull the food in so cool. Here’s a quick vid and cpl pics. Two Spot Cardinals still mostly in cave under GSP by nem and Possum Wrasse watch is still on. I knew he’d be hiding for quite a bit till comfortable but he’s so cool want to see him

Raege · Aug 1, 2019

KLaRue said:
Not sure if you’re just in the save up mode or actively shopping , but SC Aquariums has two versions (pre-drilled for ghost overflow and center overflow) of that size/dimensions on sale for $999.99 on its website.

Thanks for the heads up on sale. Will be waiting till 1st quarter 2020 to upgrade unless the lottery cooperates

What size tank did you have and what size you thinking to get back in? When you pull the trigger and start a build thread tag me so Wi can follow along

Crabby48 · Aug 1, 2019

The Nem made me soil my speedo. I’m in love. Great photo

Raege · Aug 1, 2019

Crabby48 said:
The Nem made me soil my speedo. I’m in love. Great photo

Thanks! Unreal how big it’s gotten from fist size to about a foot already Gonna need a bigger tank for it
Another plus of the mesh let’s the nasties out BTW lol

Kenneth Hooper · Aug 1, 2019

Raege said:
Love your aquascape. The animals will too!

Crabby48 · Aug 1, 2019

Raege said:
Thanks! Unreal how big it’s gotten from fist size to about a foot already Gonna need a bigger tank for it
Another plus of the mesh let’s the nasties out BTW lol

I complain mine keeps splitting at 3-4”. I won’t have to worry about it getting to big

Mmm messhhhh

NY_Caveman · Aug 1, 2019

Crabby48 said:
I complain mine keeps splitting at 3-4”. I won’t have to worry about it getting to big

Mmm messhhhh

LOL, I thought at first you meant your speedo keeps splitting. Hey, I just woke up.

Raege · Aug 1, 2019

Crabby48 said:
I complain mine keeps splitting at 3-4”. I won’t have to worry about it getting to big

Mmm messhhhh

I think BTAs are more prone to split more sensitive than the LTAs, mines a dirty girl loves nasty water and tolerated all my swings in parameters

KLaRue · Aug 1, 2019

Raege said:
Thanks for the heads up on sale. Will be waiting till 1st quarter 2020 to upgrade unless the lottery cooperates
What size tank did you have and what size you thinking to get back in? When you pull the trigger and start a build thread tag me so Wi can follow along

Had a 40b we initially setup as FOWLR and in the attempt to move toward reef failed miserably. Tore it down and never started again because we recognized we didn’t know what we were doing.
Reading all these build threads and all the different discussions here on R2R and other sites makes me think we could do it right if planned right from the beginning.
So, targeting the next tank to be 120 or 150. Really like the SCA 150 with the ghost overflow setup.

Raege · Aug 1, 2019

KLaRue said:
Had a 40b we initially setup as FOWLR and in the attempt to move toward reef failed miserably. Tore it down and never started again because we recognized we didn’t know what we were doing.
Reading all these build threads and all the different discussions here on R2R and other sites makes me think we could do it right if planned right from the beginning.
So, targeting the next tank to be 120 or 150. Really like the SCA 150 with the ghost overflow setup.

Nice either choice would be a sweet tank. I’m sure you you guys will find success in next build. R2R is such a great source of info and help without the sharper replies I’ve read on other sites. Don’t be shy to post up threads with questions knowledge planning and patience will get you a beautiful slice of the ocean.