Need Help Getting Started

[Daniel Fishy]

Hob overflow eshopp 800 with a mag 7 pump you will be fine plenty of flow. If set up correctly there will be no flood.

 

[Nemo6292]

I have a way to figure out if my sides are tempered. If they are not I am going to have a local hardware store drill them. I am also NOT getting the Aqueon ProFlex, but rather the Trigger Systems Crystal 36s Sump. I need to know what Protein Skimmer to get. This system is going in my bed room so I am looking to getting the quietest setup possible...

 

[Nemo6292]

Any thoughts??? I am also wanting to know if anyone has ever ordered live rock from liveaquaria.com???

 

[San Raphael Catfish]

I have an "All Glass" brand 55 gallon aquarium. Mine had a sticker on the bottom warning not to drill any panel because all are tempered.

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[Nemo6292]

I'm gonna talk to a guy I know who is a glass specialist and see if he can tell me for sure if it is or not. Mine is not marked. In the meantime I am going to get it cleaned up really well and reseal the bottom just in case. Should I use regular silicone or aquarium sealant?? And what does everyone recommend in the skimmer dept.???

 

[Nemo6292]

If it helps, my tank was made by O'Dell. I know their out of business and have been for a long time. But I've read that back in their hay day they were well built tanks. It's heavy, I know that.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

The sealant must specify that it's aquarium safe. Hardware stores always have some. You just have to read the labels. It should be clear colored and not have any mold resistance. GE makes some. If in doubt just use aquarium sealant.

 

[Nemo6292]

100% silicone. Got it. If this tank turns out to be tempered, what's the best overflow box???

 

[Nemo6292]

Scratch everything! I'm selling the 55 I have now and just going to buy me a Reef Ready, Pre-Drilled tank from my LFS.

 

[MaiTank]

Good choice!

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Great to hear. We'll need pictures when you get it going!

 

[Nemo6292]

I am still sticking with a 55g tank. What's a good skimmer???

 

[Nemo6292]

Skimmer for a 55g reef tank???

 

[San Raphael Catfish]

I personally looking at a HOB skimmer and UV sterilizing combo that got decent reviews on Amazon for my 55 gallon tank.

 

[Beengirl]

Skimmer for a 55g reef tank???

I have a Aqua C remora S skimmer on my 55g and its great!!

 

[Nemo6292]

I was thinking of going with a reef octopus skimmer in sump. I just ordered the Trigger Systems Crystal 30s sump. Merry Christmas to me! So the next thing I will need is skimmer and then tank.

 

[HovaRockz]

+1 on aqua C in sump skimmer...I have one as well just don't need it anymore had it on my 125 before downsizing and now it doesn't fit in my little sump but I sooooo loved it

 

[Nemo6292]

What's the price on the aqua c? And size?

 

[HovaRockz]

Give me a second ill post a picture and inbox you

 

[Nemo6292]

What are people's opinions about the Trigger Systems Sumps???