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Have a question. I have a 75 gallon drilled tank I bought to do a reef project that in my current position is just not plausible. I really don't want it to just sit, can I do anything to block the overflow and use it as a freshwater with a HOB for now?

Oh that's a bit nerve racking! Lol well that's ok! Should I wait to make my sump till I'm ready to run the tank since the hight of the last chamber effects the water level. And then I'm assuming that ill need to do some plumbing work myself. Oh boy! Lol.

That sounds good. I'm going to look at my skinner paperwork at home. Does each chamber need to be equal in distance or does that just depend on slimmer and return pump size? I have a 20g tank for my sump about how many gallon should it hold for it to run correctly? My DT is a 75g just in case...

Ok cool I'll have to do that! What about the layout. Anyone have any ideas?

Ok cool thanks! I'll go there then! Any insight on the layout?

So I need some help or some links to a good home made sumps. I found marine land aquarium silicone that I'm gonna buy and I found a 1/4 inch thick plexiglass that comes in 12x12 sheets. Is that what I want? And do I have to buy anything special to cut it? Thanks guys!! Here's the plexi I found...

Well I have my sump tank a 20 gallon long! And I got a 10 gallon for the QT. I was gonna do a 15 but they didn't have one and this size actually fits pretty well in the space I have. I'm gonna get the aquarium safe silicone and the plexiglas and make a sketch of what I want it to look like :) I...

:D it's most definitely exciting! I'm happy for progress!

Well I bought my return pump. It's a LifeGuard 3000. I may be buying my sump tank because Petco has the dollar per gallon sale. It's gonna be a 20 gallon sump and I think I'll buy the QT now as well. I'll see what size fits.

Yay! Got the right skimmer

Alright i think I'll stick with what I had planned on. I'm thinking about 100LBS of rock and 80-90LBS of sand. Still far off but wishful thinking! :D

Lol yes it's a 4 foot tank. I'm starting to think that may be to much. What does everyone else think? I have a 20 gallon fresh tank that I put a 70gallon grade filter on and it's a lot for the tank! Idk! Lol. What do you all think / have on your own tanks.

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

Hey thanks that's helpful. :)

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.

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?

I have been watching my feeding and trying to catch them. It seems like they just pop up everyday but the aren't ugly so that's a plus. I'll just keep trying to keep them under controll

Awe man! No I never got any live plants. Only fish. No snails. :( I guess I'm up for a battle. I don't wanna take my whole tank apart.

Where the heck did this guy come from? And now I seem to have a ton of little tiny ones. Help!! What can I do! I don't want a ton of snails!!

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

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

Well good news all! :D 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!

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

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

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...