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  1. 75 Gal build Stage 1, Planning

    As most of you know I'm getting the 55 gal set up I gave away a year ago back. And planning to upgrade it to a 75.

    Step 1, Research
    I've just finished rereading parts of "Aquarium Corals" by Eric H. Borneman, which prompted me to get a copy of "Natural Reef Aquariums" by John H. Tullock. I really like Tullocks ideas for a biotype aquarium that replicates one reef zone, from one part of the world.

    Currently I only have 2 species of fish. 1 false ...
  2. 120 Build Fresh Water test with Fuge, Weir box and return pump all working...

    So, Here's to asking the Million Dollar Question..... How does one balance the entire setup to eliminate the slurping sound the Weir box Makes...

    In recap, 120 Gallon tank, the Sump is modeled after a Model F from marc's designs out of a 29 gallon aquarium (overflow splits to 2 sections, 1st being where the skimmer will sit and the 3rd section where the fuge is.) BTW, the Ball valve is located above the fuge....I could leave this one open and cut in a new Ball valve right over ...
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  3. ghummels 75gal reef build

    Hello all,
    So I finnaly decided to set up a reef tank, Ive always wanted one.. So why not rite?.... Boy oh Boy!
    So i started hunting craigs list (trying to save as much as I can!) And I found ..
    75 gal acrylic tank with center over flow
    Euro Reef skimmer w/pump
    200w heater
    2 Koralia 1s
    250w MHB fixture w/ electronic ballast
    2MHB bulbs (1 10k other not sure)
    TLF Phosban reactor w/pump
    all for 300$
    I thought it was a good deal so ...
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