Calling all 75g

ste6168 · #1 10/31/2005, 09:45 PM

Hey i was just wondering if you people out there who have 75g setups could post pictures of your display tank and also say what kind of rock and how much is there... trying to get ideas for my aquascaping.

Thanks everyone, Mike

Amphiprionocellaris · #2 10/31/2005, 10:38 PM

Not very good image quality (and the tank was having a "closed-up" day), but here goes

Unfortunately, I got the system used, so I don't now where the rock is from (looks like Fiji, but can't be totally sure), but I do know it has about 90 lbs. You also can't see the aquascaping very well: it's covered in either corals or algae (I hate hair algae!; at least it's just aesthetic, though, and not affecting the tank's health).

masterswimmer · #3 10/31/2005, 10:48 PM

130 lbs mixed of Fiji Ultra Show Rock, Kaelini & Tonga Branch. Got it all from reefermadness.us

Russ

Toddrtrex · #4 10/31/2005, 10:50 PM

Here is a partial shot (mainly shows my sump) Wish I could remember how much and type of rock, but I have had the tank for over 6 years now.

SweetFawn · #5 10/31/2005, 10:58 PM

Mine's only a 72 bow front but here's a pic anyway. I have Tonga and Fiji LR.

Tank Front

right side/front view

gp125racer · #6 10/31/2005, 10:59 PM

150lbs of live rock from tbsaltwater.com and floridaliverock.com

ste6168 · #7 10/31/2005, 11:09 PM

Hey thanks everyone, hopefully some more will be coming... masterswimmer is that a custom tank, cause it looks like it has a rounded corner? those are all so nice, just hope mine will turn out as good javascript:smilie('

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avshockey311 · #8 10/31/2005, 11:23 PM

gp125racer. is that the AGA mega flow 75 gallon? How do you like it? Thats what Im upgrading to in the next couple months.

masterswimmer · #9 10/31/2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by ste6168
Hey thanks everyone, hopefully some more will be coming... masterswimmer is that a custom tank, cause it looks like it has a rounded corner?

Yes, I had it built by Tenecor. I knew I wanted the inwall setup with 2 sided viewing. I was also a newbie and wasn't aware of Starphire glass at the time. I didn't like the idea of the 'green corner' so I had the rounded acrylic made for me. I also had Tenecor use a black background on the back and the opposite short side of the tank from the short viewing side.

Russ

gbtrain · #10 10/31/2005, 11:42 PM

My camera is the pits, but here it is. It has 60 LBS Fiji LR and 40 LBS base rock from Reeferrocks

BucNtears · #11 10/31/2005, 11:52 PM

What size are everyones return pumps,Would a mag9 work w/maxijet{4}900's ?
Sorry to piggy back
Thanks Rick

Toddrtrex · #12 10/31/2005, 11:53 PM

Mine are 1" I have a T2 return pump.

ste6168 · #13 11/01/2005, 12:02 AM

I am probably going to use a quiet one 4000 or a quiet one 6000, what do you fellow 72 or 75 galloners think of those, also what about the mag 9.5?

Thanks everyone, keep the pictures coming

gbtrain · #14 11/01/2005, 12:14 AM

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What size are everyones return pumps,Would a mag9 work w/maxijet{4}900's ?

I have a Quiet One 5000 return, with 3 Maxi jet 900 on a wave maker. I would think a Mag9 would be fine. There is a head loss calculator on the home page that will help you determine what pump you need. It all depends on the GPH you want or need.

masterswimmer · #15 11/01/2005, 12:20 AM

I use a mag 9 for my return. I have a 1" overflow with a 3/4" return line.

BucNtears · #16 11/01/2005, 12:29 AM

masterswimmer,any powerheads?thinking of putting 4 maxijet 900's w/wavemaker .good/bad?

masterswimmer · #17 11/01/2005, 12:36 AM

Buc, I do have two ph's. I've got one SEIO 1500 (love it) and one MJ 1200. I will probably be replacing the MJ. It's just too weak and the 298 gph flow is like a fire hose. The SEIO is a nice 1500 gph flow that is spread nice across 120 degrees.

Russ

BucNtears · #18 11/01/2005, 12:41 AM

where can I find those SEIO powerheads.trying to buy evrything from premium aquatics.

BucNtears · #19 11/01/2005, 12:46 AM

sorry found them.

gp125racer · #20 11/01/2005, 01:14 AM

AGA w upgraded overflow kit.

I really like it so far, just make sure to CLEAN THE OVERFLOW

I dont remember the return pump maunfacturer but its 700gph.
I also run a 820 seio, and 2 maxijet 1200s on a wavemaker.

HTH

ohioreef · #21 11/01/2005, 03:52 AM

My 75:

Believe it or not but I started out with 10lb of actual LR. I then used lace rock for the remainder for a total of about 86lbs. It has taken a little over a year, but the lace rock has finally colored up very well and is full of life.

BucNtears · #22 11/01/2005, 07:33 AM

Very nice looking tank{OHIOREEFER}
Had any problems with the lacerock?

ohioreef · #23 11/01/2005, 07:55 AM

Thank you.

I'm pretty proud of it. It's not TOTM material, but I think it looks nice all the same.

Actually, I had a very bad HA issue a while back. I kinda think that it was probably contributed to by the lace rock leaching PO4. I have no exact proof, it's just a theory. I put a PO4 reactor on for a couple months running RowaPhos and all has been well ever since.

Willie_6 · #24 11/01/2005, 09:12 AM

Nobody gives gen x pumps any love. Buc-If you want a nice external pump you can use a gen x pump. Using a tank will minimize heat issues as well. Just had to get my gen x some love.

sunni · #25 11/01/2005, 10:53 AM

Could I ask how everyone did their overflows (assuming the bottom was not predrilled).

Willie, what size genX?