My 75 Gallon, Start to Finish....

[Tonyscoots84]

lolz thanks guys... well its a little to late to change the pipes on the return.. if i had to i would have to get a 3/4 threaded to 1" coupler then run 1" all the way up to 3/4 bulkhead.. does that make any sence whatsoever... let me no.. thanks for the support guys..

 

[masterswimmer]

Yes it makes sense Tony. Do it now before you're commited to it.

master

 

[Tonyscoots84]

ok im gonna start to fill the tank... should i premix the salt in 5 gallon bucket or should i just put the salt into the tank and dump the water in... i got a 55 gallon bag of salt and about 3/4 of another bag what should i do...

 

[Tonyscoots84]

here is a tank filled with algae problems lolz..(freshwater from tap) LMao

 

[jenniebutterfly]

when i start a new tank, and there is nothing in it, i just dump in the approximate amount of salt needed. then check salinity after a day or so, and make sure things are in check. after about 3 days everything should be fine, and you can add more salt, or exchange some water as needed. but do not toss the water if you remove any, because you may add to much fresh and need to add a bit more saly to it. well, if that makes sense

 

[nanoreefer22]

Tony,
Everythings looking nice and plain so far but I'd redo the plumbing now before its filled with salt water. I was stubborn at first and didn't want to change out my .5 piping, but you can't imagine how much you're restricting the flow. Not to mention putting extra pressure on the pump. As Russ said do it now before your committed. Remember its recommended to use 1.5in PVC pipe.
-Kris
BTW how bigs your sump?

 

[masterswimmer]

Tony,
BTW how bigs your sump?

Damn Kris, I hope you guys are good friends. That's an awefully personal question to be asking a guy on a public forum :lol_large .


Tony, please take Kris's and my advice and do it right the first time. It's a WHOLE LOT more trouble trying to do it after the fact. Just soooo easy to do right now. :hug:

Looking good my friend. Can't wait to see it cycling and getting stocked. Hey, you're not looking forward to this frag swap, are you? :sgrin:

master

 

[nanoreefer22]

Damn Kris, I hope you guys are good friends. That's an awefully personal question to be asking a guy on a public forum :lol_large .


Tony, please take Kris's and my advice and do it right the first time. It's a WHOLE LOT more trouble trying to do it after the fact. Just soooo easy to do right now.

Looking good my friend. Can't wait to see it cycling and getting stocked. Hey, you're not looking forward to this frag swap, are you? :sgrin:

master

Well you know I just wanted to see what kinda heat the man was packin':joke::lol_large

Tony, If your gonna choose one time to take advice take this piece of it. Change the PVC.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

but i dont want to.. lolz kris i guess i have to.. its 3/4 right now but ill guess i gotta go to HD and find some converts from 3/4 to 1 inch... thanks for the rec. guys...

 

[Tonyscoots84]

and the sump right now is a 30 gallon plastic container.. once the guys are in the tank and i get to work on the baffles for my 29 gallon im gonna swap it out...

 

[nanoreefer22]

but i dont want to.. lolz kris i guess i have to.. its 3/4 right now but ill guess i gotta go to HD and find some converts from 3/4 to 1 inch... thanks for the rec. guys...

You should do 1.5 inch as Russ recommended.
-Kris

 

[Tonyscoots84]

here are some pics to keep u guys updated... these will be the last until the aquascape is completely done and my guys have moved into there new home.... this is the best part.... cant wait... :tongue1::smash:

 

[masterswimmer]

Nice flow there big guy. Why are you here and not aquascaping right now? :smash: :Starwars:

master

 

[Tonyscoots84]

cause the tank is still cloudy i want it to be perfectly perfect.. if ya no what i mean... im a perfect kinda guy... lolz.. once its cleared up thats when i go in for the long haul....:sgrin: :smokin: :idea:

thank you russ, u no what they say about people with big flows... they have healthy and happy corals and fish... lmao...

 

[Tonyscoots84]

believe it or not that surface is made by the return and 2 modded maxijet the tunze isnt in there yet.... ohh boy...

 

[DEEPWATER]

cause the tank is still cloudy i want it to be perfectly perfect.. if ya no what i mean... im a perfect kinda guy... lolz.. once its cleared up thats when i go in for the long haul....:sgrin: :smokin: :idea:

thank you russ, u no what they say about people with big flows... they have healthy and happy corals and fish... lmao...

NIce tony
Just dont forget to take out some water from the tank or it will overflow from the sump in your basement ,
cant wait to see your aquascaping:knockedou

 

[DEEPWATER]

Is that your sump?

 

[Tonyscoots84]

for now.. until the boys are out of the 29 gallon.. i need to do the baffels and prep that and then move everything in there into the 29 gallon... when its ready..

thanks deep...

trust me the parents love the tank so far. wouldnt want them to regret it with having a 20 of gallons of water on the floor... lolz.. :banghead:

 

[DEEPWATER]

watch that plastic sump ,not a good idea IMO ,Replace thatt ASAP if you dont want you parent kicking you out .lol

 

[Tonyscoots84]

lolz ronen... yea i no thanks for the advice.. i would have no were to put everything in the 29 gallon so once everything is out ill clean it out and put the baffles silicone, freshwater run it and then swap everything out...