75 gallon reef build

[Hinds04]

I had a thread on here before that is to old to post in lol. Anyway I'm doing a 75 gallon reef with built in corner overflow and a 20 gallon sump with no chambers containing a heater, filter pump, LR, and a PH. I just got my stand (5 months later). I'm going to sand and paint it in the morning maybe have the tank on it the the end of the day.

 

[mr_X]

why have a sump at all if all that's in it is a heater and some rubble?

 

[Hinds04]

will have a skimmer in it at some point, all I want in my display tank is powerheads

 

[the_fish_man]

following

 

[mr_X]

will have a skimmer in it at some point, all I want in my display tank is powerheads

then you will need partitions.

 

[Hinds04]

lol i have seen protein skimmers on display tanks before

 

[mr_X]

LOL back at cha!
they were HOB skimmers. if you want an IN SUMP skimmer, you'll need partitions. that is, of course, if you want it to function efficiently.

 

[Hinds04]

ANYWAY... fish list

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[Hinds04]

don't have the tank for a chambered sump...i realize hang ons aren't as efficient... I also know that skimmers are not absolutely necessary... and I know the local fish store uses HOB skimmers on very successful display tanks that they have. All this combined I think I should be fine. I'd rather not fill my build thread with this so PM me in you have anything more to add to the topic.

 

[Hinds04]

Can anyone suggest two more fish for me. Bright colors, I really want something blue like a blue devil damsel

 

[mr_X]

I'd rather not fill my build thread with this so PM me in you have anything more to add to the topic.

no problem. i filled enough people's threads with my worthless rambling. good luck and take some pics!

 

[uscamaro]

Firefish

 

[iDream]

is that a banded sleeper goby?

 

[austinsdad]

Ditch the yellow tang since they need a larger tank and consider this for your yellow.
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Midas Blenny

 

[melosu58]

Sleeper banded goby or bullet goby by another name. Maybe a yellow eyed Kole tang instead of the yellow tang.

 

[Hinds04]

I know people don't recommend blue damsels but would a yellow tail be better than the solid blue? I have considered the midas... but I fell in love with the yellow tang snorkeling in hawaii

 

[iDream]

damsels are damsels, theyre all jerks

 

[Hinds04]

Tank sanded and painted this morning, sump going in tomorrow, and then tank on top. Filling will then begin and I will get some pics.

 

[Hinds04]

Thinking about a dispar anthias as well

 

[Smitty]

I like the Kaudern's Cardinal. Possibly also a Dartfish. These are some on my possible fish list