Author Topic: 20 gallon to 75 build (Read 7718 times)

Andrew · « **on:** May 31, 2012, 09:11:11 »

Well this 20 gallon is too small so a 75 is on order so I'll start from the beginning:

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MasonRob · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2012, 13:43:36 »

Nice Pics. As you move towards a 75 G please keep writing and taking pictures. I have a 30 G and will be making a similar journey in the near future.

Andrew · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2012, 22:36:35 »

Will do. I'm making a trip to columbus tomorrow to pick up most of the equpiment I'll need. I might even grab a 29 gallon tank to use as a second QT tank so I can get them all in at once. I've got a couple more in mind and grab the rusty angel we have in at work.

lazylivin · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2012, 22:37:45 »

Looks great and super picture quality, looking forward to seeing the 75 come together

Andrew · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2012, 00:54:02 »

The show piece will be the regal! I picked him up for $30 and he's been in hypo for 4 weeks now and has a couple more weeks left as well as the other fish. He's the healthiest and bluest one I've seen in a long time. The 75 will be a mixed reef with mainly LPS and a couple mushrooms here and there since I have a slight obesession with finding the most interesting ones.

I already build a DIY media reactor for the tank and still have one more to finish but I'll get pictures up of those once they are done. I'll do a DIY skimmer as well since I like to work with acrylic.

HUNGER · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2012, 08:11:57 »

looks great

Kenn · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2012, 12:29:34 »

Very Nice

Andrew · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2012, 14:23:48 »

The green mushrooms I picked up at the frag swap a couple months ago grow like weeds. I frag them off weekly and I have frag rocks in the back of the tank filled with them.

Mussin · « **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2012, 16:51:46 »

Looks good andrew.. Ill have to start my 90G bulid thread. You have some Very nice corals in there! Youll have to come over and show me how to frag mushrooms. I have some real nice red ones if you want to trade. Where do you work?

Jeremy

Andrew · « **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2012, 22:57:59 »

Sure thing! I just started at PSP trying to get their tanks back on track and so far it's been a challenge but it will take awhile before I start getting in more exotic fish and corals. I just picked up my 75 tonight as well and I'll slowly be getting it put together this week.

Mussin · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2012, 09:34:08 »

I thought the Lima PSP store was geting rid of thier salt stuff? Glad to hear thier not! I always drive to Findlay's PSP store.

Jeremy

Andrew · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2012, 10:30:48 »

Nope were keeping it and hopefully will be able to expand a little and offer more once we get back on track again. We had a really good past two weeks and sold a lot of the order we got in. Having 25% off helps too when people can get medium flame angels for $26. We sold both of the ones we got in really quick.

horrifier · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2012, 11:43:34 »

glad to see they have someone in there that knows what they are doing. i have refused to buy any freshwater fish their bc the stock always looks horrible. i shop their often for supplies and food tho...i like the place, just always see lots of ich and dead fish when i'm in there

Andrew · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2012, 19:39:53 »

We switched saltwater suppliers not to long ago and the fish that we have been getting are in much better shape when we get them. As for freshwater everyone locally knows when we get the fish in and often we will sell half of what we got in pretty quick. It is hard for one person to take care of the whole systems and takes two just to try and keep it all under control when we are limited to the amount of hours we can work.

Andrew · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2012, 13:49:00 »

Media Reactor I built for the 75. Going to build a second for GFO

Twizted1 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2012, 16:13:29 »

Shweet Softies. Where aboutis the place you work? Next time I'm up that way I'd like to stop by.

Andrew · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2012, 20:19:22 »

Pet supplies plus. We're still working on getting back on track and getting the coral pond filled. Got bored and took some pictures:

This is why I also QT and hypo every fish I get. Nothing like seeing a healthy regal.

MasonRob · « **Reply #17 on:** June 07, 2012, 15:38:16 »

Very NICE pictures. Keep them coming as you go thru your build on the 75G

Andrew · « **Reply #18 on:** June 07, 2012, 17:23:58 »

Thank You

I ordered two 120 watt LED fixtures that will be here next week. I never was a fan of LEDs but we'll see how these play out and if I can grow use to them or i'll just sell them and go back to T5. Also will be getting the sump, sand, powerheads, new rodi unit within the next couple weeks. Going to get the stand build next week and get it set into place and take down the 20 gallon.

Mussin · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2012, 07:32:41 »

What fixtures did you go with?

Andrew · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:54:23 »

El-Chenna fixtures

I've heard only good things about them and for the price I thought I would give them a try.

Mussin · « **Reply #21 on:** June 08, 2012, 11:48:30 »

Im going the same route..

Andrew · « **Reply #22 on:** June 08, 2012, 11:52:50 »

Half the price and they are pretty much exactly the same. For $165 bucks and be dimmable... It's a steal to me. I need to find a smaller unit for my fuge now. I hope to have it all ready by July. I'm getting in fish shipments June 18th and July 2nd to be hypoed. First order will be for green chromis, royal gramma, sunburst anthias, and a helfrichi. Last order will be for a powered blue or yellow tang and an australain harlquin tusk.

Boonjob · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2012, 12:36:27 »

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Last order will be for a powered blue or yellow tang and an australain harlquin tusk

These are some big fish for a 75, that tusk can get up to 9-10 inches on average.

micki · « **Reply #24 on:** June 09, 2012, 07:18:09 »

Quote from: Boonjob on June 08, 2012, 12:36:27

These are some big fish for a 75, that tusk can get up to 9-10 inches on average.

+1 You're pushing it as it is with the first order with what you already have in the tank.

Andrew · « **Reply #25 on:** June 09, 2012, 07:51:01 »

There's nothing in the tank right now. I always stock heavy and am well aware of the size

Andrew · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2012, 08:24:50 »

Kinda skipped a few steps but here's the new additions:

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lazylivin · « **Reply #27 on:** July 27, 2012, 13:01:33 »

You have some great talent with the camera. Would you mind if I used some of your pics on the Ohio Reef site i.e. banner

Andrew · « **Reply #28 on:** July 27, 2012, 15:46:25 »

You're more than welcome to use them. I've got larger file sizes as well about 5'xs the size I reiszed them to.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 27, 2012, 17:29:41 »

+1 on your pics. I would like to know what kind of camera you use?

Andrew · « **Reply #30 on:** July 27, 2012, 17:33:32 »

Thank You. I use a pentax Kx with a standard 55mm lens. I'll try and get some better ones that are more clear. The tank was cloudy from a slight kalk overdose.

Andrew · « **Reply #31 on:** July 27, 2012, 18:17:26 »

and a few for fun

chromiumlux · « **Reply #32 on:** July 27, 2012, 18:52:18 »

Nice tank and gorgeous fish. Thanks for sharing.

lazylivin · « **Reply #33 on:** July 27, 2012, 19:01:08 »

Quote from: Andrew on July 27, 2012, 15:46:25

You're more than welcome to use them. I've got larger file sizes as well about 5'xs the size I reiszed them to.

If you wouldn't mind when you get a chance email the non cropped non compressed to lazylivin@mindspring.com

tusk2.jpg
tusk3.jpg
tusk4.jpg
tusk5.jpg
tusk12.jpg
tusk16.jpg

Andrew · « **Reply #34 on:** July 27, 2012, 20:22:09 »

Got them uploading now! I could just sit and watch the tusk all day.

Andrew · « **Reply #35 on:** September 06, 2012, 21:51:01 »

Finally got some time to work on the tank. Here it is as it sits tonight. After the cora frag swap and the next order at work I place this tank will be filled up and looking good. The LEDs are impossible to take pictures under and I was adjusting them the whole time these were taken. Feedback welcomed:

lazylivin · « **Reply #36 on:** September 06, 2012, 22:23:22 »

Hard to belive this tank is only 2 months old. Amazing work.

Andrew · « **Reply #37 on:** September 06, 2012, 22:28:33 »

Thank You! You'll be helping me fill it up at the cora swap

The coraline growth is amazing but it's been annoying to keep the glass clean. In a few weeks I'll have it controlled and pretty much all automatic which will help keep stable levels with dosing pumps. As for fish I am pretty stocked up but I've got room for a pair of helfrichi firefish.

lazylivin · « **Reply #38 on:** September 06, 2012, 22:37:35 »

Which dosing pumps did you go with?

Andrew · « **Reply #39 on:** September 06, 2012, 23:17:54 »

I'm picking up a basic 2 pump doser at the swap for cheap but not sure if it will work or not but I plan on getting at least two Bulk Reef supply dosers anyways. As far as the tank goes I'm very happy with how it's turning out.

Mussin · « **Reply #40 on:** September 07, 2012, 07:50:20 »

Looks good Andrew!!

Andrew · « **Reply #41 on:** September 07, 2012, 09:22:18 »

Thanks! I'm still debating what fish to order sunday for the tuesday shipment but mine as well take advantage of the 25% this month. Thinking about a The Gold Assessor Basslet and a pair of helfrichi's

Mussin · « **Reply #42 on:** September 07, 2012, 09:49:32 »

I just had Heath (psp findlay)order me some fish as well. Actually going to pick them up here in a bit. Oh What is the Green coral on the sand bed in the center?? I WANT one!

Jeremy

Andrew · « **Reply #43 on:** September 07, 2012, 09:52:16 »

It's a welso folded brain. I picked it up from Bill at Saltwater Solutions in Findlay.

tank121 · « **Reply #44 on:** September 14, 2012, 04:25:26 »

Nice pics. Love the tusk.

chromiumlux · « **Reply #45 on:** September 14, 2012, 06:58:08 »

This tank is off the hook!!

Andrew · « **Reply #46 on:** September 14, 2012, 09:03:46 »

Thank You

Hopefully I'll be able to pick up some nice pieces at the frag swap for it. I'm looking to take out the tusk and yellow tang. The yellow tang is getting too aggressive towards the regal and the tusks eats any new fish I add including the most recent helfrichi firefish. Well see what I decent on but I'm trying to get a smaller tusk through work.

Mussin · « **Reply #47 on:** September 14, 2012, 15:46:26 »

Sucks your husk isint working out. If I had a bigger tank id buy him off of you. He is sweet looking. Good luck at the frag swap. I wish I could make it...

Twizted1 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 14, 2012, 15:58:03 »

I would love to have it. I think he would eat all my snails & stuff tho.

Andrew · « **Reply #49 on:** September 14, 2012, 16:31:24 »

He doesn't touch my snails. And shrimp and fish under say 1.5'' he would eat. He won't touch my clowns but anything new I add doesn't stand a chance. I even add the new fish at night when he's asleep but he thinks anything that's new is fair game.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #50 on:** September 14, 2012, 17:19:18 »

I have 2 fire shrimp. But I would almost risk them for a tusk like that.

vickiwilson · « **Reply #51 on:** September 16, 2012, 16:48:00 »

Nice looking tank, you've got some interesting looking fish in there.

Andrew · « **Reply #52 on:** September 16, 2012, 23:59:17 »

Tried to be a little different

Added a 5" squamosa clam today so hopefully the tusk won't make it a meal by morning. I'll get some more pictures once all the new frags and pieces acclimate well to the LEDs. I'll also be using my old 20 gallon as a frag tank under my stand. Since my stand is tall I have plenty of space to work to keep it all contained.

Andrew · « **Reply #53 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:33:19 »

Got my 2 part dosing hooked up and running today. Up next is the auto top off and the apex controller. I'll have this tank all controlled by the end of the month so it's less work on my part to keep it looking great. I'll get the frag tank up and running too

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Author Topic: 20 gallon to 75 build (Read 7718 times)