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If you don't pair the overflow box with the pump flow, it causes the U siphon tube to build up bubbles that aren't pushed through and end up cutting off the siphon and end up overflowing the main tank anyway. I'd see how many gallons per hour are reaching the tank and pair the proper overflow...

Looks like a small hose for the drain! If you set the external overflow on the tank rim and keep it primed. As long as it matches your pumps flow, you should be fine.

So I got home and the suction cup that was holding the airline tube Down in the ATO reservoir let the airline tubing go and the pump pushed air some today. So it will probably be tomorrow before I get to turn on the return pump. I'll have it fill up overnight.

If you prime the siphon on the external overflow and the actual tank itself starts to overflow, yes, it will do what it's supposed to do. Post a picture of how the overflows are arranged, I'm kinda interested.

Thanks for the ideas guys.

I have used a bunch of equipment on this tank that I have collected over the years. Not all of it is brand new. I bought the tank used for $380 which included equipment that I sold off for $150. So I was into it by $230 getting started. Then I spent about $100 at glass holes for bulkheads...

Lol. Yeah, there is s lot involved. Many people don't realize the amount of time and effort it takes to have a thriving reef tank. I have probably made the tank way more complex than it needs to be but I want to do it all right this time and use the right tools and not really cut corners too...

I got the ATO working properly this morning. I went ahead and adjusted everything so that the ATO will finish topping off the tank, so I don't have to worry about leaving the RO unit running today. Today is the day that I get the tank started. I'll be turning on the return pump tonight...

I know you like fox face, bang. I guess I just need to keep looking.

The second picture looks like fish poo that is collecting on the sandbed because there isn't enough flow. Look closer at the glass and see if you can come up with a better description of it.

So my RO DI unit is still putting out zero TDS water. That's the good news. The bad news is that it has been 24 hours and my 75gpd membrane has produced around 55g of water in 24hours. Slllllllooooooooooooooooooowwwww. It will be ok though, I'll let it run tonight all night and I'll cut it off...

Just don't know about that much yellow (yellow tang and lemon peel) I just need fish that don't nip at SPS corals.

I like them all, but I don't want that much of a bioload. I like all of the colors in the list and their behaviors. I just don't want compatibility issues. I would like to try to narrow the list down to 7 or 8 really good choices.

Hello friends, I am notoriously horrible at choosing fish to add to a tank. I can get along fine with the basics but I don't really want the basics. It's been a while since I've had to look at fish compatibility. I need some fish ideas for a 75g +36g sump. I like unique fish, but I won't be...

The jebao powerheads are great variable speed pumps. Usually a good LFS will sell different types of base rock that you can buy for under $3/lb. it would add additional filtration, hiding spots and like Pegasus said, more aquascaping possibilities. But what you have is a good start.

Maroons can grow to be big clownfish 4+" each. Make sure you have filtration to handle the bioload over time. If two, I'd do as bang guy suggested.

Thanks Pegasus, I've been reefing for a long time. I've had florescents, compact florescents, T5,T5 HO, HQI metal halides, mogul base metal halides, LEDs and a combination of some of the aforementioned. The last fixture I had was a photon 48 from Reefbreeders and I really liked that light...

I've been researching the Skimz monzter mini 123 this morning and it looks like a pretty solid protein skimmer. I think I'll give it a shot. The price tag is pretty good too. The 123 is up to a 135g tank lightly stocked. The 143 is up to a 235g tank lightly stocked. I might go up to the 143...

Looks better. As long as you like it. I've never used those LEDs. I've heard that they aren't powerful enough for corals though.

That's a really cool little skimmer. I might just have to try it for that price.