JDigital's 75G RR. (Updated)

[JDigital]

Hey all,

I have been going through countless tank journal threads, and they are so inspiring I couldn't help but start my own.

However I never planned to do a journal so my pics will be starting from the time I already had water in the tank.

Anyways, I am running the following so far:

Standard LFS 54G 36"x18"x18"
2x Koralia 3 Powerheads
30lbs Aragonite Sand
20lbs Caribsea Live Sand
Instant Ocean Salt
T5HO Lighting 2x39W 18000K (Lighting will be getting revamped now that I have done more reading this weekend. haha Any suggestions would be great)
Whisper60 with LR Rubble.

I am waiting until next weekend to add the LR.. Looking at about 50-60lbs.

With Flash:


Without Flash and T5 18000K.


Thanks for Looking!
Josh.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by JDigital

T5HO Lighting 2x39W 18000K (Lighting will be getting revamped now that I have done more reading this weekend. haha Any suggestions would be great)

I have the exact same T5 unit you do. It does the job. I have a Giesemann AquaBlue+ and a Giesemann Actinic+ in my fixture, and I think it looks really good. I've tried a few different bulbs in it, and I'm happy with the current bulbs.

[JDigital]

Not a huge update at all, but decided to reinforce the stand that I am using. Now I just need some black cloth to wrap the stand in. Its an eye sore! Haha!

[Parker]

If my better half saw one of her pots next to my tank she would beat me with it! lol

Looks good so far, be sure to keep updating!

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by Parker

If my better half saw one of her pots next to my tank she would beat me with it! lol

Looks good so far, be sure to keep updating!

LOL. I don't have a better half to keep happy, so I am pretty safe.

Added the first batch of live rock on thursday, was 16-17lbs worth. Really nice porous stuff. Was a bit of work to get it down to the glass, I think my sand might be a bit deep.. haha.

Murky Tank Shot.


After it had settled.

[JDigital]

Picked up another 17# batch of LR today and an Actinic bulb to swap out with one of my 18K bulbs. So running 1x18K and 1xActinic T5s... Really like the new color of the tank with the Actinic light!

I changed my aquascape today after getting the new rock home... I like it ALOT better. Still got some more to add next weekend.

[JDigital]

Well.... my sumpless build is coming to a screeching halt!! After a discussion this weekend with a friend who is a running a 90G setup, and basically getting ripped a new one about not running a sump, my plans have changed. (sucks to be a newbie... even when you do as much researching/reading as you can)

So....... I had pondered the idea of a Herbie style overflow system after some discussion with the guys at Red Coral.. and had decided on going that route, but I didn't like the idea of the external overflow.. and I got directed towards this style instead, and its the way I am gonna go.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1310585

I prefer the internal overflow to save external room around the tank, should allow for alot more surfacing skimming (24" across 4" at either end) compared to the screened bulkheads required for the herbie style.

Picked up the acrylic tonight, and got my pieces cut to size. Cutting acrylic is something I don't want to do again!!

4 Panels


And the mess that is creates...

Tomorrow..... Silicone!

[JDigital]

Well, things are rolling along. Got 2 extra holes drilled in the back for my returns today (Thanks to fishytime aka Steady Hands Doug!)

I have gathered most of my plumbing parts, just need to pick up a return pump, and skimmer (Euro-Reef RS100). I'm going to be running a single corner Herbie style overflow system. (also why I need to punch the 2 new bulkhead holes in)

I also need to get a few pieces of glass cut to add to the 54G sump.. Hopefully I can get those this weekend, but I'm not holding my breath.

Anyways, couple pics!!

75G when I first got it home, checking to see how well it fits on the stand:


fishytime drilling 1 of 2 holes this morning:


Finished holes:


Alot of my plumbing parts, PVC tubing not in the pic but I got it.


Anyways, gonna go work on some of the plumbing.

[Boomboy]

Nice, i was waiting to see this tank, coming along nicely. man ive tried to drill a 10G with glass drill bits and it just goes everywhere and scratches the glass( lucky it was just a test). The check valve will put alot of head pressure on your return pump.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by Boomboy

Nice, i was waiting to see this tank, coming along nicely. man ive tried to drill a 10G with glass drill bits and it just goes everywhere and scratches the glass( lucky it was just a test). The check valve will put alot of head pressure on your return pump.

I really like the tank.. Nice clean looking overflow corner (even though it will be covered in coraline in 6 months.. haha)