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wonderloss · 07-25-2007, 09:03 AM

I am getting ready to move, and have decided that upgrading to a bigger aquarium will be much easier than trying to move my current 55 gal (at least, that is what I tell my fiancee). Fortunately, I can leave my old aquarium set up indefinitely, which will help make this an easier transition.

In the 55 gallon I have a (true or false) percula, firefish, flasher wrasse, and scooter blenny. There are also 2 BTAs, some red or blue (depending on the viewing angle) mushrooms, some green Ricorida Florida, and many types of zoanthids.

I got the predrilled 75 gallon aquarium with center overflow and stand last Saturday. Yesterday, I finally got to fill it up with water to make sure there are no leaks. I plan to coat the stand with polyurethane to protect it, and I am going to spraypaint the back of the aquarium with a metallic blue.

I have a Sunlight Tek Light fixture coming from Reef Geek, 6 X 54W 10000K and 2 X 54W 11000K.

I just got in an RO/DI unit, ordered from Melev's Reef. I also got some containers for water storage. Until now I have just been buying DI water in gallons from the grocery store, but I am done with that.

There are some things I still need. The biggest need at the moment is a sump. I have a 20 gallon aquarium I could use, but I recently got recommendations to go with 30 or higher. I am too lazy to link the thread. The sump will mainly be for the refugium, and I will probably keep the heater in there. I do not have a design yet, but I am mulling over some ideas. I will probably also try to plan for the addition of a skimmer in case my Remora Pro is insufficent.

I am planning to go with a DSB this time. Of course, this means I need sand and a cleanup crew.

I also want to use magnetic holders for my power heads. I do not trust suction cups, and the clips I currently use limit them to being at the top. Also, magnets will allow me to hide them behind the rock. I have though about a closed loop, but for now I will use my existing powerheads.

I will try to get some pictures of the current equipment. I did not document the growth of my first aquarium as well, but I am looking forward to seeing how this one changes.

Any recommendations on a pump for the sump return? The drain line is a 1" standpipe, the return is 3/4".

Any recommendations other than magnets for attaching powerheads?

Any vital equipment I am missing? Suggestions or recommendations?

07-25-2007, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
wonderloss Frequent lurker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 567 View Gallery Karma Komment	My new 75 gal. Upgrade I am getting ready to move, and have decided that upgrading to a bigger aquarium will be much easier than trying to move my current 55 gal (at least, that is what I tell my fiancee). Fortunately, I can leave my old aquarium set up indefinitely, which will help make this an easier transition. In the 55 gallon I have a (true or false) percula, firefish, flasher wrasse, and scooter blenny. There are also 2 BTAs, some red or blue (depending on the viewing angle) mushrooms, some green Ricorida Florida, and many types of zoanthids. I got the predrilled 75 gallon aquarium with center overflow and stand last Saturday. Yesterday, I finally got to fill it up with water to make sure there are no leaks. I plan to coat the stand with polyurethane to protect it, and I am going to spraypaint the back of the aquarium with a metallic blue. I have a Sunlight Tek Light fixture coming from Reef Geek, 6 X 54W 10000K and 2 X 54W 11000K. I just got in an RO/DI unit, ordered from Melev's Reef. I also got some containers for water storage. Until now I have just been buying DI water in gallons from the grocery store, but I am done with that. There are some things I still need. The biggest need at the moment is a sump. I have a 20 gallon aquarium I could use, but I recently got recommendations to go with 30 or higher. I am too lazy to link the thread. The sump will mainly be for the refugium, and I will probably keep the heater in there. I do not have a design yet, but I am mulling over some ideas. I will probably also try to plan for the addition of a skimmer in case my Remora Pro is insufficent. I am planning to go with a DSB this time. Of course, this means I need sand and a cleanup crew. I also want to use magnetic holders for my power heads. I do not trust suction cups, and the clips I currently use limit them to being at the top. Also, magnets will allow me to hide them behind the rock. I have though about a closed loop, but for now I will use my existing powerheads. I will try to get some pictures of the current equipment. I did not document the growth of my first aquarium as well, but I am looking forward to seeing how this one changes. Any recommendations on a pump for the sump return? The drain line is a 1" standpipe, the return is 3/4". Any recommendations other than magnets for attaching powerheads? Any vital equipment I am missing? Suggestions or recommendations?