Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon.

Gina · 08-24-2005, 06:23 PM

It's time to start documenting our new beginning.
As many of you know, the brace on our 46g bow broke last week and we had to run out that night and pick up a new tank.

We bought a 75 gallon reef ready AGA. The measurements are 48L X 18W X 20H.

When we set the tank up the following day we discovered that it was tilting to the wall about 1/2".
We had to build a platform for the aquarium to set on to make it level. We purchased several pieces of ply wood on Friday.

We had to cut about 17 pieces of the ply wood into a wedge shape to place in between the plywood that was cut for the platform.

After we finsihed (5 hours later), we took the platform in and placed it under the aquarium. We then checked it with a leveler (sp?) and it was level all around!

We started filling the tank mainly because we needed to make more water and had all buckets and the 30g container filled.

We also picked up some backing for the tank called OceanVisions. We applied that on Sunday. I think it looks pretty good.

Since Mark and I disagreed about what to do with the substrate issue. I wanted bare bottom, he wanted a sand bed. We decided to compromise and add about 2 inches of sand for the bottom.

Right now we are in the process of making our closed loop.

Pictures to soon follow.

cheeks69 · 08-24-2005, 06:55 PM

Can't wait to see the pics Gina ! You'll love the look of sand...lol

Sharkbait · 08-24-2005, 07:13 PM

So you got an upgrade out of a bad situation, sounds good to me.Can't wait for the pics.Are you using all your old equip. on this new one?

Gina · 08-24-2005, 07:54 PM

We are using our ASM G1X skimmer. Keeping all our LR.
We are upgrading from a 10g sump to a 20g. (the tank the fish and corals are in right now)

We purchased new sand of course.
We are keeping our lights but, I think Mark is planning on making a new hood and adding reflectors.

Everything else is new.

wooddood · 08-24-2005, 07:59 PM

well gina i remember when i put mine in the wall you were after me for pics pics pics, well lets see some pics pics pics

. seriouslly glad you got to get a larger tank and know the situation was'nt the best but it will all be worth it in a short time to come. sorry about the 46 gal situation but glad your getting to upgrade just the same. congrats to you and mark on the new tank and good luck

dave.

Gina · 08-24-2005, 08:10 PM

The first pic is of our building the platform to level the tank.

The second pic is of our new tank.

Gina · 08-24-2005, 08:11 PM

Third pic is the beginnings of our closed loop and the fourth pic is of us starting to fill the tank.

wooddood · 08-24-2005, 08:12 PM

see that was'nt so hard gina lol. the new tank is sweet, congrats again to mark and yourself.

dave.

Gina · 08-24-2005, 08:13 PM

Mark had to just teach me how to resize pictures in Photoshop!

I think I've got it now! LOL

wooddood · 08-24-2005, 08:25 PM

they look great gina keep em coming girl lol.

dave.

Jendub · 08-24-2005, 09:25 PM

sweet Gina....the new tank looks great!!!=)

Travis · 08-24-2005, 10:05 PM

Looking great Gina, glad this story will have a happy ending. I think a 75 is one of the best tank sizes out there. Not too big, not too small, not too deep, not too shallow.... Goldilocks would love it! LOL

T

Woodstock · 08-24-2005, 10:41 PM

Nice Gina & Mark!!!

Witfull · 08-24-2005, 11:37 PM

looking good~~ there goes lookingt out that window. be carefull of light coming in the window and algae.

dobejazz · 08-24-2005, 11:49 PM

It looks really nice Gina, I can't wait to see your aquascaping and stocking!!
Kelli

08-24-2005, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. It's time to start documenting our new beginning. As many of you know, the brace on our 46g bow broke last week and we had to run out that night and pick up a new tank. We bought a 75 gallon reef ready AGA. The measurements are 48L X 18W X 20H. When we set the tank up the following day we discovered that it was tilting to the wall about 1/2". We had to build a platform for the aquarium to set on to make it level. We purchased several pieces of ply wood on Friday. We had to cut about 17 pieces of the ply wood into a wedge shape to place in between the plywood that was cut for the platform. After we finsihed (5 hours later), we took the platform in and placed it under the aquarium. We then checked it with a leveler (sp?) and it was level all around! We started filling the tank mainly because we needed to make more water and had all buckets and the 30g container filled. We also picked up some backing for the tank called OceanVisions. We applied that on Sunday. I think it looks pretty good. Since Mark and I disagreed about what to do with the substrate issue. I wanted bare bottom, he wanted a sand bed. We decided to compromise and add about 2 inches of sand for the bottom. Right now we are in the process of making our closed loop. Pictures to soon follow. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

08-24-2005, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,383 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Can't wait to see the pics Gina ! You'll love the look of sand...lol __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

08-24-2005, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sharkbait Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 438 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. So you got an upgrade out of a bad situation, sounds good to me.Can't wait for the pics.Are you using all your old equip. on this new one? __________________ 'Cause I'm as free as a Bird Wrasse...

08-24-2005, 07:54 PM	#4 (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 are using our ASM G1X skimmer. Keeping all our LR. We are upgrading from a 10g sump to a 20g. (the tank the fish and corals are in right now) We purchased new sand of course. We are keeping our lights but, I think Mark is planning on making a new hood and adding reflectors. Everything else is new. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

08-24-2005, 07:59 PM	#5 (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. well gina i remember when i put mine in the wall you were after me for pics pics pics, well lets see some pics pics pics . seriouslly glad you got to get a larger tank and know the situation was'nt the best but it will all be worth it in a short time to come. sorry about the 46 gal situation but glad your getting to upgrade just the same. congrats to you and mark on the new tank and good luck 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.

08-24-2005, 08:10 PM	#6 (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 first pic is of our building the platform to level the tank. The second pic is of our new tank. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina Last edited by Gina : 07-06-2006 at 07:16 PM.

08-24-2005, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Third pic is the beginnings of our closed loop and the fourth pic is of us starting to fill the tank. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina Last edited by Gina : 07-06-2006 at 07:16 PM.

08-24-2005, 08:12 PM	#8 (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. see that was'nt so hard gina lol. the new tank is sweet, congrats again to mark and yourself. 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.

08-24-2005, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Mark had to just teach me how to resize pictures in Photoshop! I think I've got it now! LOL __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

08-24-2005, 08:25 PM	#10 (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. they look great gina keep em coming girl lol. 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.

08-24-2005, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jendub Limpet Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. sweet Gina....the new tank looks great!!!=)

08-24-2005, 10:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,887 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gina and Mark's New 75 Gallon. Looking great Gina, glad this story will have a happy ending. I think a 75 is one of the best tank sizes out there. Not too big, not too small, not too deep, not too shallow.... Goldilocks would love it! LOL T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

08-24-2005, 10:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
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08-24-2005, 11:49 PM	#15 (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. It looks really nice Gina, I can't wait to see your aquascaping and stocking!! Kelli __________________ Kelli

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