Starting a 72 gal Salt - Aquarium Advice

Saltie · 05-17-2005, 05:35 PM

Just wanted to say hi and tell you a little about new tank.

72 [acronym:d8768d3f8a="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:d8768d3f8a] and my set up so far is...First my husband does not do anything small and he has built me a sump and a water staging system in the basement. The water will go through an [acronym:d8768d3f8a="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d8768d3f8a] unit to a 40 gallon Rubbermaid container in the basement where the water will be preprocessed before getting pumped upstairs to the tank. He has placed a switch under the tank to pump the water up to the salt tank which has a 20gallon long sump tank. The tank has been drilled and we are just waiting for a few more components before getting started.

My rock is being cured and some of my fish have been ordered and are in quarantine.

I have ordered a skimmer but I have heard that I may not need one. I was curious on what some of you guys think of skimmers.

My fish so far...
Dottyback
Grammas
Clownfish
Tang(Powder Blue and Yellow)

I do know that I have to be careful w/the Grammas and was told to get the Gramma first and make sure it's use to frozen food before I get a clean up crew. I also heard that if the Dottyback and Grammas are close in color that could be and issue. Any feedback would be appreciated

The more I know the better I feel.

Well I guess that was more then a little. Sorry just excited!!

**Fluff** · 05-17-2005, 05:49 PM

Welcome

Serge · 05-17-2005, 06:59 PM

Wow! Nice start!

Welcome to AA!

slowboattochina · 05-17-2005, 07:31 PM

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oscarbreeder · 05-17-2005, 08:39 PM

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Billsgate · 05-17-2005, 09:22 PM

Welcome to AA!!!!!!!!!!

Saltie · 05-18-2005, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the welcome. I've learned a lot from reading...Wonderful site

05-17-2005, 05:35 PM	#1
Saltie Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvaina Posts: 4	Starting a 72 gal Salt Just wanted to say hi and tell you a little about new tank. 72 [acronym:d8768d3f8a="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:d8768d3f8a] and my set up so far is...First my husband does not do anything small and he has built me a sump and a water staging system in the basement. The water will go through an [acronym:d8768d3f8a="Reverse osmosis"]RO[/acronym:d8768d3f8a] unit to a 40 gallon Rubbermaid container in the basement where the water will be preprocessed before getting pumped upstairs to the tank. He has placed a switch under the tank to pump the water up to the salt tank which has a 20gallon long sump tank. The tank has been drilled and we are just waiting for a few more components before getting started. My rock is being cured and some of my fish have been ordered and are in quarantine. I have ordered a skimmer but I have heard that I may not need one. I was curious on what some of you guys think of skimmers. My fish so far... Dottyback Grammas Clownfish Tang(Powder Blue and Yellow) I do know that I have to be careful w/the Grammas and was told to get the Gramma first and make sure it's use to frozen food before I get a clean up crew. I also heard that if the Dottyback and Grammas are close in color that could be and issue. Any feedback would be appreciated The more I know the better I feel. Well I guess that was more then a little. Sorry just excited!!

05-17-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
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05-17-2005, 06:59 PM	#3
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