Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. - Page 2

Rougiem · 08-25-2005, 12:19 AM

Looking great Gina! I get to do the same thing you are doing soon!

Cheers!

Newt · 08-25-2005, 12:43 AM

Looking great Gina, you'll love the 75 perfect depth to work in the bottom of the tank if you're short like me. I love your stand with those nice big doors, it's actually the one that I wanted, but here it was pushing $400 which I wasn't willing to shell out. Mine has smaller access doors which at times can make it difficult to get at, and my 20L sump didn't want to fit in at first.

Have fun tinkering with the new tank, can't want to track the gress.

KimPossible · 08-25-2005, 10:12 AM

Your moving right along. It looks great! Cant wait to see it come to life

dobejazz · 09-09-2005, 11:50 PM

Any updates?

Gina · 09-10-2005, 12:39 AM

I just got an Oceans Motions a couple days ago so I will be plumbing the closed loop system over the weekend.

Pictures to follow......

Mark

mkpaulson · 09-10-2005, 11:34 AM

the oceans motions is an excellent choice which one did get the 4 way?

Gina · 09-10-2005, 11:44 AM

The model that we purchased was the super squirt. Mark figured that it was sufficient for the volume that we needed to move. The page said it was good for 2200 gph.

mkpaulson · 09-10-2005, 12:47 PM

I think the super squirt was a good decision I know it is a very popular o/m product. best of luck getting it set up.

Gina · 09-11-2005, 08:39 AM

Yesterday we purchased the pvc that we'll need to hook up the OM.
Mark is completely redoing the closed loop now. Hoping to get it done today.
Once that is done, we'll probably start working on the 20g turning it into our sump.

Thought I would post some pics for now of the electrical board that we installed under the tank.

Woodstock · 09-11-2005, 08:45 AM

Very nice! I need one of those for sure! I think an electrician would faint at the sight of my aquarium wiring

wooddood · 09-11-2005, 09:07 AM

wow very very nice wiring job, thats the way it should look. how many circuits are you running them on?

dave.

Gina · 09-11-2005, 09:26 AM

We only have access to 1. But, we aren't using all of the outlets. The home (trailer) I live in is only wired for 70amps anyway. And we just upgraded that this summer from 50amps. Needless to say I used to trip it about once monthly just from running too many appliances. Since we upgraded we haven't had that happen!

Rougiem · 09-11-2005, 10:37 AM

Looks Great Gina....giving me some ideas!

Cheers!

KimPossible · 09-11-2005, 12:01 PM

Excellent electrical board! I need one of those! My powerstrips are turning into quite a mess.

Gina · 09-17-2005, 08:04 AM

Today we are going to upgrade our sump. Currently we are using the 10g sump that was used on our 46. We are taking the 20g that we housed the fish and corals in and turning it into the new sump.

We are still cooking our old LR so, I haven't been able to do any aquascaping. I would love to have just bought some new rock but, at this time I can't really afford to do that.

The only coral that did not do well in the transfer is our Toadstool. I am convinced that it is dying. I have been watching it well for the last several days.
Going to test the water again today and make sure we are still doing ok.

We still need to make the canopy and new light fixture. This has been a slow process but, that's ok.

When I set up the old 46, I had to get everything right away and moved way to fast. I have learned to be patient (a little) and take it one step at a time.

Will get some pics of the new sump on once it's complete.

08-25-2005, 12:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,904 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Looking great Gina! I get to do the same thing you are doing soon! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

08-25-2005, 12:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Looking great Gina, you'll love the 75 perfect depth to work in the bottom of the tank if you're short like me. I love your stand with those nice big doors, it's actually the one that I wanted, but here it was pushing $400 which I wasn't willing to shell out. Mine has smaller access doors which at times can make it difficult to get at, and my 20L sump didn't want to fit in at first. Have fun tinkering with the new tank, can't want to track the gress. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

08-25-2005, 10:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Your moving right along. It looks great! Cant wait to see it come to life __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

09-09-2005, 11:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,248 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Any updates? __________________ Kelli

09-10-2005, 12:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. I just got an Oceans Motions a couple days ago so I will be plumbing the closed loop system over the weekend. Pictures to follow...... Mark __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-10-2005, 11:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. the oceans motions is an excellent choice which one did get the 4 way? __________________ Mark

09-10-2005, 11:44 AM	#22 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. The model that we purchased was the super squirt. Mark figured that it was sufficient for the volume that we needed to move. The page said it was good for 2200 gph. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-10-2005, 12:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. I think the super squirt was a good decision I know it is a very popular o/m product. best of luck getting it set up. __________________ Mark

09-11-2005, 08:39 AM	#24 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Yesterday we purchased the pvc that we'll need to hook up the OM. Mark is completely redoing the closed loop now. Hoping to get it done today. Once that is done, we'll probably start working on the 20g turning it into our sump. Thought I would post some pics for now of the electrical board that we installed under the tank. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina Last edited by Gina : 07-06-2006 at 07:15 PM.

09-11-2005, 08:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Very nice! I need one of those for sure! I think an electrician would faint at the sight of my aquarium wiring __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-11-2005, 09:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. wow very very nice wiring job, thats the way it should look. how many circuits are you running them on? dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

09-11-2005, 09:26 AM	#27 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. We only have access to 1. But, we aren't using all of the outlets. The home (trailer) I live in is only wired for 70amps anyway. And we just upgraded that this summer from 50amps. Needless to say I used to trip it about once monthly just from running too many appliances. Since we upgraded we haven't had that happen! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-11-2005, 10:37 AM	#28 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,904 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Looks Great Gina....giving me some ideas! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

09-11-2005, 12:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Excellent electrical board! I need one of those! My powerstrips are turning into quite a mess. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

09-17-2005, 08:04 AM	#30 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Today we are going to upgrade our sump. Currently we are using the 10g sump that was used on our 46. We are taking the 20g that we housed the fish and corals in and turning it into the new sump. We are still cooking our old LR so, I haven't been able to do any aquascaping. I would love to have just bought some new rock but, at this time I can't really afford to do that. The only coral that did not do well in the transfer is our Toadstool. I am convinced that it is dying. I have been watching it well for the last several days. Going to test the water again today and make sure we are still doing ok. We still need to make the canopy and new light fixture. This has been a slow process but, that's ok. When I set up the old 46, I had to get everything right away and moved way to fast. I have learned to be patient (a little) and take it one step at a time. Will get some pics of the new sump on once it's complete. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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