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shrimpy brains

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Originally Posted by joeyfine
http:///forum/post/3254580
hey guys happy easter ,
i decided to switch from a 135 gallon to a 75 gallon tank. my buddy ook the 135 tank and give me his 75. here is a picture of the tank. can you tell me where we need to drill the holes? We are also going to start building the stand this week so i will be sure to show pictures as well go!
thanks for your help!
joe
Most likely the bottom is tempered glass, so I would go with the middle of the back, but it is really up to you!
 
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shrimpy brains

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Yes, you can do 2 holes or you can run the return over the top of tank. It's up to you.
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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Originally Posted by Shrimpy Brains
http:///forum/post/3254917
Yes, you can do 2 holes or you can run the return over the top of tank. It's up to you.
ok so i will have an over flow in the back left corner with a hole drilled to the tank below. the return hose will come from the right side and into a hole i cut into the stop of the glass lid i am designing. does this sound right to you guys?
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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hey guys,
here is an idea of the stand we plan on making. were gonna do an angle type stand. the outside of the stand will be covered with wood when finished. i plan on drilling the sump hole at the bottom of the tank and the return line will come out on the top right of the tank. does this seem like a proper plan?
 
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shrimpy brains

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Yes, your pluming plan sounds fine.
You probably don't want a glass lid. (It will block in heat and limit oxygen exchange)
JMO, I know some people use glass lids, but most of us have the glass lids we bought in storage.
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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Originally Posted by Shrimpy Brains
http:///forum/post/3255775
Yes, your pluming plan sounds fine.
You probably don't want a glass lid. (It will block in heat and limit oxygen exchange)
JMO, I know some people use glass lids, but most of us have the glass lids we bought in storage.
ya i've been reading about glass lids. i think i might do the eggcrate and hang my lights.
 
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shrimpy brains

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Originally Posted by joeyfine
http:///forum/post/3255835
ya i agree. i just spent 6 hours reading about sumps, lights, & tank selections.
lol....best way to learn, though! Also, you will save alot of moola, by not buying things you don't need!
Take everyone's opinion into consideration(but don't neccessarily follow it), read all you can, and then you can make an educated decision for what best meets your needs!
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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Originally Posted by Shrimpy Brains
http:///forum/post/3255844
lol....best way to learn, though! Also, you will save alot of moola, by not buying things you don't need!
Take everyone's opinion into consideration(but don't neccessarily follow it), read all you can, and then you can make an educated decision for what best meets your needs!
thats my goal. i've done all the work myself on our basement and saved a ton of money doing it. this tank may be my biggest purchased but i will be educated. i owe my wife that much ha ha :)
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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hey guys,
I am looking at some equipment someone is selling and it looks good. do you think it will work well in my 55g tank?
Aqua C Remora Skimmer w/ Mag pump - $100
Current Nova Extreme 48" 2x54watt t5 light (1 month old) - $125
Koralia 3 Powerhead - (3 months old) $15
Maxi Jet 900 Powerhead - (3 months old) $5
Heater - $5
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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it supports 4 but he only had 2 in there. i will get 2 more. his tank had a ton of coral in there and they seemed very happy
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by joeyfine
http:///forum/post/3259246
it supports 4 but he only had 2 in there. i will get 2 more. his tank had a ton of coral in there and they seemed very happy
You can keep quite a bit with the right bulbs.....how old are the 2 that it came with?
You might want to replace all 4, and get some better bulbs....I am currently looking at ATI bulbs to replace my T5's......depending on what you get they have more par....
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3259247
You can keep quite a bit with the right bulbs.....how old are the 2 that it came with?
You might want to replace all 4, and get some better bulbs....I am currently looking at ATI bulbs to replace my T5's......depending on what you get they have more par....
how much am i looking at? the bulbs are a couple of months old.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by joeyfine
http:///forum/post/3259251
how much am i looking at? the bulbs are a couple of months old.
T5's you can keep for a good year.....The ATI bulbs run about $20 each.....
What exactly is on the bulbs you have now? Can you read what it says on them....brand, watts, the K rating????
 
joeyfine

joeyfine

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3259261
T5's you can keep for a good year.....The ATI bulbs run about $20 each.....
What exactly is on the bulbs you have now? Can you read what it says on them....brand, watts, the K rating????
i havent gotten the equiment from the guy yet. he still has live stock in the tank so when its cleaned out i will take em. i can find out thou.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by joeyfine
http:///forum/post/3259266
i havent gotten the equiment from the guy yet. he still has live stock in the tank so when its cleaned out i will take em. i can find out thou.
OK....have you decided what you want to keep in your tank as far as corals?????
 
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