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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by leymas, Nov 18, 2015.

  1. Nov 18, 2015 #1
    leymas Des Moines

    leymas

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    I've started a new 29 GL bio cube tank. Have decided to start a 75 GL reef tank, use the 29 for a quarantine tank.

    I have no real idea of what I'm doing with saltwater. It's my plan to take it slow and easy, with the larger tank to insure success. It's just a regular 75 GL tank, with no over flow, ECT.

    My dry rock, RO/DI system, few other items should arrive today.

    Any assistance or advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks,
     
  2. Nov 18, 2015 #2
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

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    Take your time and pace yourself.
    It will be worth the wait.
     
  3. Nov 18, 2015 #3
    violet21chewy Des Moines area

    violet21chewy Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Welcome!

    what are you using for filtration since you have no overflow?
     
  4. Nov 18, 2015 #4
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

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    Welcome! You can come over sometime and see my tank. Also my dog. Molly is an 8 yr old orange/white brittany - like your profile picture. People want to take my dog home as much as they want to take my tank home. o_O
     
  5. Nov 18, 2015 #5
    tangers Ankeny

    tangers Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Welcome to the club! You are welcome to come over and check my set up out anytime too!! Hope to see you at meetings!
     
  6. Nov 18, 2015 #6
    leymas Des Moines

    leymas

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    using a API Filstar XP-M, and a bak pak skimmer. Already regret going this route.

    As I'm setting here writing this, I am thinking about taken all this back, and just getting a different tank, with a overflow and everything else.
    update later on my final decision.
     
  7. Nov 18, 2015 #7
    leymas Des Moines

    leymas

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    We just had to put my babygirl down about just over a month ago :-( she would have been 12 this month. One reason I'm looking at getting into this.
     
  8. Nov 18, 2015 #8
    Placid Norwalk, IA

    Placid

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    I have an Eshop PF-800 hang on the back overflow with syphon and overflow protection. I had this on my 75G for two years. I got it cleaned up nicely and packaged back into its original box. I would sell this as its only collecting dust. This would assist you with putting a sump under the tank.

    You could also see my 225 reef setup.
     
  9. Nov 18, 2015 #9
    Joe Southeast Iowa

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    Welcome to the Group, I have been happy I joined a lots of experience in the group and everyone is very happy to help. Good Luck and take your time slow is better.
     
  10. Nov 18, 2015 #10
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    I would definitley consider doing a sump. Either by drilling your current tank, or doing a hang on back overflow. It adds to the water volume and really cleans things up being able to hide extra equipment and other things you don't necessarily want seen in the reef tank.

    Research, take your time, and ask lots of questions. Plenty of good people in this club that will help you make this adventure a success.
     
  11. Nov 18, 2015 #11
    Waterrat41 Des moines

    Waterrat41 Addicted Reefer GIRS Member

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    I second the recommendation of drilling. It's a foolproof way of adding so much to a system,... or turning a tank into part of a complete system.
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    Sorry to hear about your babygirl:(. Welcome, I'm fairly new here myself.
     
  12. Nov 18, 2015 #12
    leymas Des Moines

    leymas

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    change of plans. I did take everything else back, then purchased a reef tank with overflow ECT. Now too figure out how it's put together. :)
     
  13. Nov 18, 2015 #13
    Fence13 Des Moines

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Welcome to the club. We have a great region around you so don't hesitate to ask questions. :) There's always someone willing to help out.
     
  14. Nov 18, 2015 #14
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    I was going to recommend this as an option
    DIY Overflow Pipe
    But you got it taken care of
     

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