NanoGurl's 75g Reef Thread

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 05:06 AM

Hey all

Well, we decided to go ahead and break down our other tanks and combine them into one 75g. We are still planning on getting a 120 once we move, but for now this will be fun and something to do. Thanks to everyone who tagged along on my other thread and I hope you like this one too! Comments and suggestions always welcome

Tank and stand in box. We decided to be lazy and just buy a stand instead of building a nice one.

Another view. This is not where the tank will be setup.

My dog watching us thinking we're crazy!

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 05:10 AM

Tank and stand out of the box.

Stand is okay. Not enough room for a large sump which kinda sucks but that's what we get for buying it. We knew when we bought it.

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 05:19 AM

We decided to paint the back of the tank black again. I really like the way the black pops the corals and fish. I like it alot better then the blue background.

Tank laid down on it's front to paint. This is the first time we tried it this way and it worked well. The sheet is to protect the front side of the tank from scratching.

First coat.

Second coat.

Another view.

Happy with the way it came out. I'll take updated photos of it tomorrow after I get home.

Tang Salad · 04/08/2007, 07:44 AM

Nice job, looking good

Will your eel (eels?) be going in here?

Hop · 04/08/2007, 09:51 AM

Looking good!

Two things:

1. Your going to have to change your name from nanogurl.

2. Your dog looks crazy with green eyes.

Seriously though, I love the black, plus it matches the entertainment units!

GSMguy · 04/08/2007, 10:06 AM

cool cant wait to see it set up

scottwhitson · 04/08/2007, 10:10 AM

I think that is the same stand that I have and have a 30 Long for a sump you can't get it in and out with the tank set on top but I removed the top brace and set it in from the top then reinstalled the brace. Works good for me.

chinaman4u · 04/08/2007, 11:05 AM

Maybe you can set up the center brace so that it can be removeable? I have two four foot tanks with no center brace. This could be done while the tank is still empty, once filled, you wont have any access; but you'll be moving soon anyway and getting a new tank(probably doesn't matter much, now). That way for access you can remove the brace and replace it so it still looks good with doors closed.

akbuuur · 04/08/2007, 11:31 AM

are gonna put a sump on this one?

edit After seeing the built in over flow i feel like a turd... what i mean is how big of a sump are you gonna use

GSMguy · 04/08/2007, 12:19 PM

what are you go use for a skimmer

saltycreefer · 04/08/2007, 12:29 PM

I would also go with a 30 gallon sump. I have one on my 90 gallon tank.It has the same footprint as yours.

mg426 · 04/08/2007, 12:32 PM

Nice looking gear, the start of something very nice.

drummereef · 04/08/2007, 12:54 PM

This should be fun. Your other tanks were awesome and am sure this one will yield the same results.

Nice doggy, btw.

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tang Salad
Nice job, looking good

Will your eel (eels?) be going in here?

Thanks

Yea, I'm going to keep Oreo (zebra eel) and transfer him over until we get the 120 for him and probably a banana eel.

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hop
Looking good!

Two things:

1. Your going to have to change your name from nanogurl.

2. Your dog looks crazy with green eyes.

Seriously though, I love the black, plus it matches the entertainment units!

LoL... thnx

I'm NanoGurl cuz i'm 5'4 :P

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scottwhitson
I think that is the same stand that I have and have a 30 Long for a sump you can't get it in and out with the tank set on top but I removed the top brace and set it in from the top then reinstalled the brace. Works good for me.

That's what we were thinking as well.

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chinaman4u
Maybe you can set up the center brace so that it can be removeable? I have two four foot tanks with no center brace. This could be done while the tank is still empty, once filled, you wont have any access; but you'll be moving soon anyway and getting a new tank(probably doesn't matter much, now). That way for access you can remove the brace and replace it so it still looks good with doors closed.

Yea maybe, I guess it will depend on how badly we want a sump. Even if we could get a 55 in there, it's too long as the inside is only like 46".

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by akbuuur
are gonna put a sump on this one?

edit After seeing the built in over flow i feel like a turd... what i mean is how big of a sump are you gonna use

We have a 29g now we can use, or buy a 30g or get one made custom. Not sure yet!

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSMguy
what are you go use for a skimmer

Thanks

Not sure yet, any suggestions? Thinking ASM G3 which is what we had on our old 72.

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by saltycreefer
I would also go with a 30 gallon sump. I have one on my 90 gallon tank.It has the same footprint as yours.

Yea, we probably will. It's only 6" longer then the 29g so I'm not sure if it's worth buying a new tank?

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mg426
Nice looking gear, the start of something very nice.

Thanks

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drummereef
This should be fun. Your other tanks were awesome and am sure this one will yield the same results. Nice doggy, btw.

Thanks a lot Drummereef

I love my dog!

jimmyPx · 04/08/2007, 08:29 PM

Hi Nano,

Tank is looking good. I was just wondering if you still have your snowflake eel ??

In addition, how are the gliders doing ??? Those are the coolest little guys.

NanoGurl · 04/08/2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimmyPx
Hi Nano,

Tank is looking good. I was just wondering if you still have your snowflake eel ??

In addition, how are the gliders doing ??? Those are the coolest little guys.

Thanks

No, I don't have my snowflake anymore or my flame angel. I sold them. I am trying to sell my other stuff too except for my zebra eel which I decided to keep.

Gliders are doing fantastic thank you

I should be producing my own leucistics any day now. I am just waiting for them to come O.O.P. I'm so excited!!

akbuuur · 04/08/2007, 10:19 PM

check out the octopus skimmers there pretty good

04/08/2007, 05:06 AM	#1
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	NanoGurl's 75g Reef Thread Hey all Well, we decided to go ahead and break down our other tanks and combine them into one 75g. We are still planning on getting a 120 once we move, but for now this will be fun and something to do. Thanks to everyone who tagged along on my other thread and I hope you like this one too! Comments and suggestions always welcome Tank and stand in box. We decided to be lazy and just buy a stand instead of building a nice one. Another view. This is not where the tank will be setup. My dog watching us thinking we're crazy!

04/08/2007, 07:44 AM	#4
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	Nice job, looking good Will your eel (eels?) be going in here? __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

04/08/2007, 09:51 AM	#5
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Looking good! Two things: 1. Your going to have to change your name from nanogurl. 2. Your dog looks crazy with green eyes. Seriously though, I love the black, plus it matches the entertainment units! __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

04/08/2007, 10:06 AM	#6
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	cool cant wait to see it set up __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

04/08/2007, 11:31 AM	#9
akbuuur Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 298	are gonna put a sump on this one? edit After seeing the built in over flow i feel like a turd... what i mean is how big of a sump are you gonna use Last edited by akbuuur; 04/08/2007 at 12:21 PM.

04/08/2007, 05:10 AM	#2
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	Tank and stand out of the box. Stand is okay. Not enough room for a large sump which kinda sucks but that's what we get for buying it. We knew when we bought it.

04/08/2007, 05:19 AM	#3
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	We decided to paint the back of the tank black again. I really like the way the black pops the corals and fish. I like it alot better then the blue background. Tank laid down on it's front to paint. This is the first time we tried it this way and it worked well. The sheet is to protect the front side of the tank from scratching. First coat. Second coat. Another view. Happy with the way it came out. I'll take updated photos of it tomorrow after I get home.

04/08/2007, 10:10 AM	#7
scottwhitson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 1,395	I think that is the same stand that I have and have a 30 Long for a sump you can't get it in and out with the tank set on top but I removed the top brace and set it in from the top then reinstalled the brace. Works good for me.

04/08/2007, 11:05 AM	#8
chinaman4u Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PennStatePA Posts: 600	Maybe you can set up the center brace so that it can be removeable? I have two four foot tanks with no center brace. This could be done while the tank is still empty, once filled, you wont have any access; but you'll be moving soon anyway and getting a new tank(probably doesn't matter much, now). That way for access you can remove the brace and replace it so it still looks good with doors closed.

04/08/2007, 12:19 PM	#10
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	what are you go use for a skimmer __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

04/08/2007, 12:29 PM	#11
saltycreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfield,CT Posts: 1,696	I would also go with a 30 gallon sump. I have one on my 90 gallon tank.It has the same footprint as yours. __________________ I love being a turtle!!! Current Tank Info: Got out of tanks for a little while.

04/08/2007, 12:32 PM	#12
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	Nice looking gear, the start of something very nice. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

04/08/2007, 12:54 PM	#13
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	This should be fun. Your other tanks were awesome and am sure this one will yield the same results. Nice doggy, btw. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

04/08/2007, 08:29 PM	#23
jimmyPx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 95	Hi Nano, Tank is looking good. I was just wondering if you still have your snowflake eel ?? In addition, how are the gliders doing ??? Those are the coolest little guys.

04/08/2007, 10:19 PM	#25
akbuuur Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 298	check out the octopus skimmers there pretty good