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09/06/2012, 07:44 PM | #1 |
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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..
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09/06/2012, 08:52 PM | #2 |
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What kind of lighting do you have?
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09/06/2012, 08:57 PM | #3 |
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T-5 for now looking to upgrade to led when funds are available
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09/06/2012, 08:58 PM | #4 |
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How many bulbs?
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09/06/2012, 09:03 PM | #5 |
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Sorry 2 bulb fixture
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09/06/2012, 09:30 PM | #6 |
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Are you refering to fish or corals?
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09/06/2012, 11:52 PM | #7 |
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Tank pics would be good if you can post some.
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09/07/2012, 12:26 AM | #8 |
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Fish and coral..this is my first saltwater tank been up and running 2 months now |
09/07/2012, 07:48 AM | #9 |
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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.
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09/07/2012, 11:46 AM | #10 |
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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, 12:32 PM | #11 |
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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!
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09/07/2012, 01:29 PM | #12 |
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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.
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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 |
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I'm working on building a sump, Im looking to upgrade lighting to led just saving money up right now |
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Work on your lights and your sump and you'll be ready for more fish in no time.
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09/07/2012, 04:24 PM | #17 |
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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.
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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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You can also check craigs list. I just picked up a 30 gallon for a QT tank a few weeks ago for $30.
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Just picked up a 29gal from petco..40 wouldn't fit under my stand :/
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09/08/2012, 09:26 AM | #22 |
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What's a good return pump thats quiet?
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09/08/2012, 11:03 AM | #23 |
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Eheim 1260 or 1262 are quiet and very reliable IME/IMO and do not generate a lot of heat like the Mag I had.
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Sump is in up and running tonight
Just need macro for the Refugium
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