Caitlynn's 75 gallon reef build!

[caitlynnanne9189]

So whats your stock look like at the moment?

Right now I still dk! Lol I know I want a pair of clowns. And I want peppermint shrimp, I'd like a cardinal and I want a kole tang. That's it do far. Of and an emerald crab.

The tank got put on hold cuz we went to Disney and its been hectic. I may have a buyer for my skimmer today. If it fits in his stand it's sold. Then it's back to waiting. Got summer classes at school coming up that have to be paid for.

 

[Gboy66]

Very cool! And what is the tanks dimensions?

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

Very cool! And what is the tanks dimensions?

It's a 75 gallon. It's 48" long by 18" wide

 

[carey]

Glad to see you back caitlynn!

Did you get to sell the skimmer yet? I'm sure thats a big deal so you can continue with this tank.

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

Glad to see you back caitlynn!

Did you get to sell the skimmer yet? I'm sure thats a big deal so you can continue with this tank.

Nope its still sitting. I'm gonna put it up on Craig's list again soon. I got a hit two days ago for a maybe but then no call back

 

[carey]

If I had the room in my sump for it I would buy it in a heartbeat! LOL The height would fit but the body is too big I believe....

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

Well good news all! I sold the skimmer today. Man has it been a while. Looks like now it's time to buy the right one! No more stupid mistakes on my part. I'm measuring from now on!

 

[carey]

Great news. Cool.

So what's your next step?

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

Great news. Cool.

So what's your next step?

Get the right skimmer lol. Then just save up money for the next parts.

 

[scottayy]

You sure are patient

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

You sure are patient

Lol I have to be. Money is tight so it's little by little

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

Ordered my new skimmer. Went with the BM180A it's shorter so it will be perfect. Still waiting on petco to have the sale so I can get my sump tank and my QT tank. I think I may order my power heads on Friday. I think I'm going with two Koralia 1400. What do you guys think?

 

[Ibrahim]

Ordered my new skimmer. Went with the BM180A it's shorter so it will be perfect. Still waiting on petco to have the sale so I can get my sump tank and my QT tank. I think I may order my power heads on Friday. I think I'm going with two Koralia 1400. What do you guys think?

Give the eBay ones I mentioned a shot. I know you'll be pleased.

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

That would work and I can then get other small stuff. Has anyone else used them and are pleased? Just want as many insights as I can get.

 

[Ibrahim]

That would work and I can then get other small stuff. Has anyone else used them and are pleased? Just want as many insights as I can get.

Here's a review on the 1300gph model on a different site http://www.3reef.com/forums/filters-pumps-etc/wavemaker-review-131570.html If you do order make sure you get the 2 for $30-33 instead of one for $20-25.

 

[Qube]

I have them right now in a 75. Pretty impressive power heads for the price! I actually went down to just one, so now I have a back-up!

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

I have them right now in a 75. Pretty impressive power heads for the price! I actually went down to just one, so now I have a back-up!

Hey thanks that's helpful.

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

Looks like I'm gonna order the two powearheads from eBay. If they are a flop it's only $25 I'm losing. Thanks!

Also looking at the return pump for my sump. What do you guys suggest. I was between two before. The mag drive and the one mr x suggested. It was a quite one I believe!

 

[Qube]

I like my Mag-Drive. Relatively quiet so far.

 

[scottayy]

This is a four foot tank, right? Standard 75?

That's gonna be some good flow. I have two 750's, a 240, and 300 return. That's 2040gph total and it is a lot of flow. You will have 2600 before the return. But it'll probably be okay if you diffuse the flow off of the glass or something. I don't think too much flow is possible but you will have a very flowful tank!