What's next in the tank?

Nibrown9 · 09/06/2012, 07:44 PM

Hey everyone looking for some suggestions, iv got a 75gal tank looking for advice on stocking. I want to go mixed reef with Sps/lps I have a yellow tang and two ocsellarios clowns..

What would you add next?

m-six hundred · 09/06/2012, 08:52 PM

What kind of lighting do you have?

Nibrown9 · 09/06/2012, 08:57 PM

T-5 for now looking to upgrade to led when funds are available

m-six hundred · 09/06/2012, 08:58 PM

How many bulbs?

Nibrown9 · 09/06/2012, 09:03 PM

Sorry 2 bulb fixture

NaClH20NMYVEIN · 09/06/2012, 09:30 PM

Are you refering to fish or corals?

Weyrman · 09/06/2012, 11:52 PM

Tank pics would be good if you can post some.

Nibrown9 · 09/07/2012, 12:26 AM

Fish and coral..this is my first saltwater tank been up and running 2 months now

Kalakuhan · 09/07/2012, 07:48 AM

Tank looks good, the rockwork looks so nice when they're new. Do you have any seeded live rock to get those guys going?

Are you running it sumpless? that's how i'm currently setup, make sure you do weekly water changes to keep the water parameters in check.

Since your tank is only 2 months old, i would add your fish slowly and keep checking those parameters.

azjohnny · 09/07/2012, 11:46 AM

I would work on the equipment before adding anymore livestock. What do you have?

IMO the most important are skimmer and circulation pumps

Tank looks nice and new

Fig70g · 09/07/2012, 12:32 PM

I have a 75g mixed reef and have the following fish:
clown
yellow coris wrasse
pajama cardinal
scooter blenny
1 small chromis
orange spot goby with pistol shrimp
and I just added:
copperband butterfly, really cool looking!
2 beautiful coral/pink colored anthias

My tank has been setup for about 6 months, but everything came from a 40b that was setup for over 2 years so very stable. What equipment do you currently have?
Take your time adding fish!

usefulidiot213 · 09/07/2012, 01:29 PM

From the pic it looks like you are sumpless with no skimmer. That right there is going to limit the fish load. The HOB filter will need to be changed ever week or so to not become a nutrient farm.
- I would recommend this, and it's just my 2 cents.
like Kalakuhan said. I would first invest in equipment. I would first figure out a sump. Get your self a overflow and 20-30gal tank. You can put in your own baffles. Get yourself a good Skimmer. That alone will improve your system 10X. Then of course you will need a return pump.
There are 3 areas of equipment that you should never cheat yourself on.
Skimmer, Lighting & flow.
To grow SPS, you will need more lighting. You can use T5, but will need at least 4 bulbs with decent reflectors.
Get rid of that HOB filter.. It normally does more damage then good.
I know it's hard at first because of the excitement of having the tank, but trust me.. You will want to first have a solid system "before" you start stalking fish & corals. This will save you "A LOT" of money & frustration of watching things die.
- If it was me..
I would chill with the 3 fish you have. Let your rock muture for a while. Get the equipment I listed above, and then you will be in good shape.

Nibrown9 · 09/07/2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azjohnny

I would work on the equipment before adding anymore livestock. What do you have?

IMO the most important are skimmer and circulation pumps

Tank looks nice and new

Everything I have is hob right now, I have a eshopps psk-100 skimmer

2 aqueon 1250 power heads

2 aqua clear 70 power filter with carbon and gfo

Nitrates 0
Nitrites 0
Ph 8.2
Salinity 1.025

Cal 480

Iv been watching everything very close

Live rock is seeded with drs foster and smith one and only along with a few pieces from aqua touch

Nibrown9 · 09/07/2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usefulidiot213

From the pic it looks like you are sumpless with no skimmer. That right there is going to limit the fish load. The HOB filter will need to be changed ever week or so to not become a nutrient farm.
- I would recommend this, and it's just my 2 cents.
like Kalakuhan said. I would first invest in equipment. I would first figure out a sump. Get your self a overflow and 20-30gal tank. You can put in your own baffles. Get yourself a good Skimmer. That alone will improve your system 10X. Then of course you will need a return pump.
There are 3 areas of equipment that you should never cheat yourself on.
Skimmer, Lighting & flow.
To grow SPS, you will need more lighting. You can use T5, but will need at least 4 bulbs with decent reflectors.
Get rid of that HOB filter.. It normally does more damage then good.
I know it's hard at first because of the excitement of having the tank, but trust me.. You will want to first have a solid system "before" you start stalking fish & corals. This will save you "A LOT" of money & frustration of watching things die.
- If it was me..
I would chill with the 3 fish you have. Let your rock muture for a while. Get the equipment I listed above, and then you will be in good shape.

I'm working on building a sump, Im looking to upgrade lighting to led just saving money up right now

Kalakuhan · 09/07/2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usefulidiot213

I would chill with the 3 fish you have. Let your rock muture for a while. Get the equipment I listed above, and then you will be in good shape.

Enjoy what you have and let the tank mature a little more.
Work on your lights and your sump and you'll be ready for more fish in no time.

Nibrown9 · 09/07/2012, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalakuhan

Enjoy what you have and let the tank mature a little more.
Work on your lights and your sump and you'll be ready for more fish in no time.

Would a 20g work? Or is it too small?

Kalakuhan · 09/07/2012, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nibrown9

Would a 20g work? Or is it too small?

20g would work. you just need enough room for a skimmer, your reactors, and a return section. if you want a refugium, will need to go a bit bigger.

a problem you may have is getting a 20g under the tank.

azjohnny · 09/07/2012, 04:29 PM

20 gal would be bare minimum. If it were me I would use a 40 gal breeder tank and use that for a sump. You can get one at Petco for $40(they have their $1 a gallon sale til 9/22

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Nibrown9 · 09/07/2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azjohnny

20 gal would be bare minimum. If it were me I would use a 40 gal breeder tank and use that for a sump. You can get one at Petco for $40(they have their $1 a gallon sale til 9/22

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Good too know...might have to pick one up this weekend

usefulidiot213 · 09/07/2012, 11:39 PM

You can also check craigs list. I just picked up a 30 gallon for a QT tank a few weeks ago for $30.

Nibrown9 · 09/08/2012, 08:45 AM

Just picked up a 29gal from petco..40 wouldn't fit under my stand :/

Nibrown9 · 09/08/2012, 09:26 AM

What's a good return pump thats quiet?

bugs713 · 09/08/2012, 11:03 AM

Eheim 1260 or 1262 are quiet and very reliable IME/IMO and do not generate a lot of heat like the Mag I had.

Nibrown9 · 09/08/2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugs713

Eheim 1260 or 1262 are quiet and very reliable IME/IMO and do not generate a lot of heat like the Mag I had.

Thanks I will look into them

Nibrown9 · 09/11/2012, 10:12 PM

Sump is in up and running tonight

Just need macro for the Refugium

09/06/2012, 07:44 PM	#1
Nibrown9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dalhart TX Posts: 1,062	What's next in the tank? Hey everyone looking for some suggestions, iv got a 75gal tank looking for advice on stocking. I want to go mixed reef with Sps/lps I have a yellow tang and two ocsellarios clowns.. What would you add next?

09/06/2012, 09:30 PM	#6
NaClH20NMYVEIN Red Dragons! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,897	Are you refering to fish or corals? __________________ The planet needs a 50% water change. Current Tank Info: Pacific Ocean

09/06/2012, 11:52 PM	#7
Weyrman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: South Valley Posts: 1,132	Tank pics would be good if you can post some. __________________ "The Grand Canyon of Colorado is a chasm that slices through the plateau country of northern Arizona like a gigantic and impossible desert crevasse." Colin Fletcher, "The Man Who Walked Through Time" Current Tank Info: 150g Mixed Reef, 30g sump, ASM2 & 3, Koralia & MP40, 3 Radions, Spectrapure Litermeter III ATO, Kalk dosing, Auto water change - 4 Tangs, 2 Rabbit Fish, 2 Dragonets, 12 Chromis, Hawkfish, Clown, Pajama Cardinals

09/07/2012, 07:48 AM	#9
Kalakuhan Free Reef Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,224	Tank looks good, the rockwork looks so nice when they're new. Do you have any seeded live rock to get those guys going? Are you running it sumpless? that's how i'm currently setup, make sure you do weekly water changes to keep the water parameters in check. Since your tank is only 2 months old, i would add your fish slowly and keep checking those parameters. __________________ rePete Current Tank Info: 125g rimless leemar, 40B sump, ASM G3, MP40s, 2x40 3w CREEs CW/RB mix, Neptune Apex

09/07/2012, 12:32 PM	#11
Fig70g Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 637	I have a 75g mixed reef and have the following fish: clown yellow coris wrasse pajama cardinal scooter blenny 1 small chromis orange spot goby with pistol shrimp and I just added: copperband butterfly, really cool looking! 2 beautiful coral/pink colored anthias My tank has been setup for about 6 months, but everything came from a 40b that was setup for over 2 years so very stable. What equipment do you currently have? Take your time adding fish! __________________ Kevin "The older you get, the more rules they are going to try and get you to follow. You just gotta keep on livin', man. L-I-V-I-N" Current Tank Info: 75g mixed reef, 30g sump, Little Giant 3MDQ return, split to 5g fuge. ASM G1x skimmer. T5 lighting

09/06/2012, 08:52 PM	#2
m-six hundred The Most Diabolical Hater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 2,766	What kind of lighting do you have?

09/06/2012, 08:57 PM	#3
Nibrown9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dalhart TX Posts: 1,062	T-5 for now looking to upgrade to led when funds are available

09/06/2012, 08:58 PM	#4
m-six hundred The Most Diabolical Hater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 2,766	How many bulbs?

09/06/2012, 09:03 PM	#5
Nibrown9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dalhart TX Posts: 1,062	Sorry 2 bulb fixture

09/07/2012, 12:26 AM	#8
Nibrown9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dalhart TX Posts: 1,062	Fish and coral..this is my first saltwater tank been up and running 2 months now

09/07/2012, 11:46 AM	#10
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	I would work on the equipment before adding anymore livestock. What do you have? IMO the most important are skimmer and circulation pumps Tank looks nice and new

09/07/2012, 01:29 PM	#12
usefulidiot213 Bryan H. Join Date: May 2007 Location: 40th St. & Thunderbird Posts: 1,348	From the pic it looks like you are sumpless with no skimmer. That right there is going to limit the fish load. The HOB filter will need to be changed ever week or so to not become a nutrient farm. - I would recommend this, and it's just my 2 cents. like Kalakuhan said. I would first invest in equipment. I would first figure out a sump. Get your self a overflow and 20-30gal tank. You can put in your own baffles. Get yourself a good Skimmer. That alone will improve your system 10X. Then of course you will need a return pump. There are 3 areas of equipment that you should never cheat yourself on. Skimmer, Lighting & flow. To grow SPS, you will need more lighting. You can use T5, but will need at least 4 bulbs with decent reflectors. Get rid of that HOB filter.. It normally does more damage then good. I know it's hard at first because of the excitement of having the tank, but trust me.. You will want to first have a solid system "before" you start stalking fish & corals. This will save you "A LOT" of money & frustration of watching things die. - If it was me.. I would chill with the 3 fish you have. Let your rock muture for a while. Get the equipment I listed above, and then you will be in good shape. __________________ "I would rather be lucky then good." Bryan H. Current Tank Info: 120 AGA- 4x2x2 Mixed Reef. 2 MP40s, Vertex IN-180 Skimmer, RKL Controller for temp control and light timing. 8x 54 Watt T5 lighting.

09/07/2012, 04:29 PM	#18
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	20 gal would be bare minimum. If it were me I would use a 40 gal breeder tank and use that for a sump. You can get one at Petco for $40(they have their $1 a gallon sale til 9/22 Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

09/07/2012, 11:39 PM	#20
usefulidiot213 Bryan H. Join Date: May 2007 Location: 40th St. & Thunderbird Posts: 1,348	You can also check craigs list. I just picked up a 30 gallon for a QT tank a few weeks ago for $30. __________________ "I would rather be lucky then good." Bryan H. Current Tank Info: 120 AGA- 4x2x2 Mixed Reef. 2 MP40s, Vertex IN-180 Skimmer, RKL Controller for temp control and light timing. 8x 54 Watt T5 lighting.

09/08/2012, 08:45 AM	#21
Nibrown9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dalhart TX Posts: 1,062	Just picked up a 29gal from petco..40 wouldn't fit under my stand :/

09/08/2012, 09:26 AM	#22
Nibrown9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dalhart TX Posts: 1,062	What's a good return pump thats quiet?

09/08/2012, 11:03 AM	#23
bugs713 In-A-Gadda-Divita! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Apache Junction, AZ - USA Posts: 2,345	Eheim 1260 or 1262 are quiet and very reliable IME/IMO and do not generate a lot of heat like the Mag I had. __________________ O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O

09/11/2012, 10:12 PM	#25
Nibrown9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dalhart TX Posts: 1,062	Sump is in up and running tonight Just need macro for the Refugium __________________ The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will. ~Vince Lombardi Current Tank Info: 150g pinensula 40gb sump vertex in-280 back to mh from led Last edited by Nibrown9; 09/11/2012 at 10:13 PM. Reason: Photos