coralreefer's 75 gallon build

[coralreefer]

ok i will do that

and look at the reviews
there is a chance i might get the acrylic tank posted above^^^

 

[posiden]

Are you strong in the DIY realm?

 

[coralreefer]

sort of why?
ill post some pics of the sump without baffles when i get home

 

[posiden]

cause you could do the work yourself and save some cash. I don't know if that is an issue.
Sometimes you just can't buy what you want.

 

[coralreefer]

I dont have very much experience doing diy, but i am pretty confident i can do this whole set up in diy

 

[coralreefer]

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EVERYONE READ
the final plan for the tank is a 75 GALLON TANK WITH PRE DRILLED OVERFLOW.
the 90 gallon was way too scratched, so that is out. I will be ordering the tank soon so ill post some pics
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[coralreefer]

my options are a tank with a corner overflow or one with one on the back of the tank. which one do you guys recommend?

 

[cedarreef]

There was a member that I saw do a "coast to coast" overflow which went across the whole back of the tank, but it was just a small bar that didn't go too deep and was easily hidden by the aquascape. It looked really good.

 

[coralreefer]

awesome, but unfortunately, i am on a budget!

my only options are corner and back overflows

 

[posiden]

Well that is why I asked about DIY skills. My 75 is going to have a coast to coast OF. It is only going to cost my 15 bucks for the glass and that is in black, well very dark tint. The color is in the glass not a film. A 10 dollar hole saw. And the plumbing.
Oh yea you will need a blank tank.
What is the cost difference on tanks, from one with the OF or one without the OF? Also the ones with the OF, do they come with the drains? When I was looking at them I had to purchase them separately.

 

[coralreefer]

i ordered a 75 standard with a corner overflow. it comes with the tank and the complete overflow kit, and im still debating whether to build or buy the stand. i want to build it, because it will cost loads less, but we'll see

 

[coralreefer]

im picking the tank up on tuesday!!!

ill post pics in 2 days!!!

 

[coralreefer]

ill be picking up the reef ready 75 this morning, so ill post pics

 

[posiden]

Lest see the tank and the supplies. Quit stalling.

 

[coralreefer]

ok, finally! heres the tank and overflow plumbing parts:

 

[coralreefer]

and heres the sump without the baffles:

 

[fishkid13]

Cool, I hope it turns out good.

 

[coralreefer]

the overflow is rated for 700 gph. i already designed the stand and i will start building it this weekend, so ill keep you guys posted

 

[moondog]

I am in Chesapeake Beach, about 30 minutes from DC depending on traffic. I just upgraded to a 150, and I have a stand for my old 75 I am trying to get out of the house.

 

[coralreefer]

pm sent moondog