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![]() Hello, I'm new to the scene. I am thinking of starting a 75 gallon sw tank. I need info on what a good skimmer to buy, return pump, how big of a sump i need, and any other recommendations people may have. thanks
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![]() for a good skimmer I like the Euro Reefs, with return pump it depends on how far the pump is pumping the water from you sump to you display (mags are decently priced with a variety of sizes available), and for sump the standard 33 g makes a nice size and will be great for you 75g.
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![]() For skimmer, I would recommend Deltec
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![]() i use a euro reef it works pretty good and for a sump go with the biggest you can fit just make sure you leave room for reactors CL pumps power bars.
i have a 3' tank in a 4'stand and with 3 poewr bars a CL pump MH ballasts and a phosban reactor its as full as possible
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![]() I like my euroreef
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- Greg 90G : Light - Tek 6xT5 | Skim - EuroReef RS135 | Flow - 2xVortech MP40W | Control - Reef Keeper 2 |
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![]() Hmm is this the first place you came for info?
I'd recommend going down to the library and picking up some study material, as in order to make recommendations people will need to know what you intend to keep, what your focus will be, etc. Fish Only? Fish Only with Live Rock? Reef? Seagrass? SPS Coral Garden? Will you feed your fish heavily? Intending on keeping larger fish or smaller? Oh, and +1 on the Deltec skimmers, they are awesome from what I hear... I wish I could afford one ![]()
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![]() Looking at other people's build threads is also very good research material
And always remember, there is more than one way to do many things when it comes to Reefing ![]()
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28g Nano Cube drilled with 13g sump in stock stand. Vertex IN80 Skimmer, Phosban 150 Reactor, Apex Controller, DIY LED with stock hood, dimmable Established March 2006 |