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[humuhumupukapuka]

So, I'm movin' on up from my 24 gallon jbj nano to a 75 g reef. I'm a big boy now!

Found a decent deal on craigslist for $250: glass tank, solid stand, 2-250W MH, ETSS skimmer, Mag9.5 return and some powerheads.




I needed a few extra things an extra return pump (Aquamedic Oceanrunner 2500 (630gph@38W-7.7'head)and 20g sump (big thanks adolfo!)




Then I sand the inside of the stand and spray painted it a gloss black.

Edited by humuhumupukapuka, 09 August 2011 - 03:39 PM.

[humuhumupukapuka]

I'm not liking how the overflow is dual walled. When I was cleaning the tank, there was a bunch of detritus stuck in between. Any mods to help with this or should I dremel this sucker out?

[fshkllrz]

You didn't happen to buy that tank in East Palo Alto, it looks like IHAVEREEFTANK's (Fred) old tank.

[humuhumupukapuka]

nah, some dude in Concord. I dunno where he got it from.

[MerDoX]

The double wall is what makes this overflow quiet. Maybe you can dremel some slits at the bottom of inner wall to have more flow and wash away the detritus?

[humuhumupukapuka]

The double wall is what makes this overflow quiet. Maybe you can dremel some slits at the bottom of inner wall to have more flow and wash away the detritus?

Ahhh, I see... Thanks for dremel idea, I think I will cut some slits at the bottom wall.

Edited by humuhumupukapuka, 20 April 2011 - 11:54 AM.

[Smiley]

IHAS had a taller tank than that 75. Light fixture looks like his but tank and stand isnt. Good score btw.

[Roc]

IHAS's tank was a 65 gallon

[Wip]

Nice score. Grats on the upgrade.

Now I want to upgrade again........Dirty looks from the wife.......

[humuhumupukapuka]

Thanks dudes.

I need to check out IHAS' tank...must be pretty awesome.

[Roc]

Thanks dudes.

I need to check out IHAS' tank...must be pretty awesome.

nah but we all remember it cuz IHAS was a constant poster who broke a lot of the standard rules when it came to fish choices and he was ALWAYS online...........ahhh the good ol days of a cracking chat room.

[fshkllrz]

Yeah this is what he is remembered as...

[adolfo425]

Yeah this is what he is remembered as...

Thats hella funny.

[fshkllrz]

[reefdan]

lol forgot about them jokes

[norcalstone]

sweet score.... I love craigslist got both my tanks on there all running and ready to move i was scared before to go salt water but its been the best decision so far ;D

[humuhumupukapuka]

Thats hella funny.

dude sounds like a character...

sweet score.... I love craigslist got both my tanks on there all running and ready to move i was scared before to go salt water but its been the best decision so far ;D

CL is pretty awesome. You just have wade through the junk to find the gems.

[humuhumupukapuka]

I'm gonna do a leak test today!

Tank in place and plastic bare-bottom siliconed around the edges.



Also added a few magic sliders to the bottom of the tank, in case I need to move it a little bit. These are ok right???



Return pipe and drain pipe. I had tough time trying to tighten this, but finally managed using a monkey wrench. Hopefully it doesn't leak...

Edited by humuhumupukapuka, 27 April 2011 - 02:21 PM.

[humuhumupukapuka]

The water is in! No leaks. Also attached some shelves to the doors.

[Wip]

Congrats on the upgrade. Looks like a nice setup.