Hello from the South Shore

[Taco3rd]

I started collecting a tank and equipment about 10 or so years ago. My kids were very young at the time and I didn't realize how much time and cost goes into a reef tank, so I decided to revisit it later on... and here I am! I guess I'll just throw out what I already own and what I'm planning to get. Feedback would be very appreciated.

What I already own: 75 gal tank w/ overflow, 6 stage RO/DI filter, for lighting i have 2 VHO actinic and (2) 250w/10000K MH's, Euro Reef CS6-1, 950gph Mag drive pump, 2 Maxi-Jet 1200 powerheads, Won Brothers heater and a SCWD.

What I plan on building/getting: I plan on building a DIY 20 gal sump w/ refugium, need a Sedra 3500 for skimmer(old one damaged somehow).

I'm not even remotely worrying about fish and coral at this point. I just want to get the system ready for live rock and maybe a cleanup crew after the tank has cycled. I'll ask questions about fish and coral later. Again, any feedback, negative or positive will be greatly appreciated.

I look forward to interacting with members! Thanks!

Tom

 

[Hatonhed]

Welcome to forum Tom! It looks like a good start you have there.

 

[Taco3rd]

Thanks, Hatonhed.

I just want to make sure that everything is compatible. I know I'll want to upgrade the powerheads at some point.

Also, I'm not sure if I have enough lighting to keep pretty much anything I want, or not.

 

[PSU4ME]

Yeah I would say you can get it up and running wth that equipment. With two VHO (may want to change to T5's) and two 250w MH's over a 75 you have more than enough light.....almost too much!

How old are the lights? That may be a concern if they are out of spectrum......might bring on bad algae. I would vinegar bath all the equipment too just to give it a good clean. Double chek the filter in the RODI too.

Good luck!!!

 

[Taco3rd]

Thanks for the input, PSU4ME.

The lights were original equipment that I bought 10 years ago. They had very little use originally and should be ok, unless the quality of the bulbs change in storage too. I will check the RODI, but the filter is so old now that I'm not sure where to pick up replacement filters.

 

[PSU4ME]

Bulk reef supply has some good filter replacement options. Your lights might be ok in the beginning but given their importance to coral, I wouldn't chance it once you get to that point

 

[Flame Angel]

Welcome Aboard! Check out the forum header for local meetings a speakers.

Hope to see you partake of the clubs benefits.

 

[Taco3rd]

Thanks, Flame Angel. I definitely plan on attending a meeting once I get the tank up and running.