Questions for my 75 Gallon RR Build.

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  1. mattchew

    mattchew Bristle Worm

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    Ok so my AGA 75 gallon RR ultimate project started officially a few months ago, I am however still collecting parts/equipment to finish it up and get it running..

    I need to know what pump would any of you recommend for a 75 gallon in my sump. The stand from floor to top of aquarium is: 49" in height.

    The sump is a 20 long.

    What will be in sump:
    roughly 50lbs of LR, 2 perc's, blennie, cherub angel fish, couple big snails, couple hermit crabs, and a emerald crab

    What will be added after setup: Maybe more LR... zoa's, mushrooms, bubble tip nem

    Skimmer I purchased is the Euro-Reef RS 135: [​IMG] Welcome to Euro-Reef, Inc.!!


    Lighting: T5 Tek Light more than likely... perhaps a 12x54watt custom fixture.. not positive yet. FYI: I don't plan on keeping any sps.

    PICS:
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/ofthybloodibathe/tank.jpg < Tank
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/ofthybloodibathe/SUMP.jpg < Sump
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/ofthybloodibathe/bulkheads.jpg < Bulkheads1
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/ofthybloodibathe/bulkheads2.jpg < Bulkheads2
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/ofthybloodibathe/overflow.jpg < Overflow shot
     
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  2. mattchew

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    Are you planning on putting fish in the sump? and that light may be overkill for LPS and softies..........

    the line to sump connects to a bulkhead that has an overflow around it, and the other comes from return pump and back to tank!
     
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    grats! yea i heard it may be, why i was also thinking the 8x54 tek light...


    any recommendations on a return pump?
     
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    how fast is your overflow running at, for me i get a pump that is just a little bigger and attach an inline ball value to adjust the flow.
     
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    went to LFS today and purchased, mag drive 7 for return pump, overflow was rated around 550-600... pump was around 450 @ 4ft. We'll see if i need a mag 9.5 or not w/ a ball valve after i get everything setup and running.
     
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    Went to LFS today and purchased the Euro-Reef RS 135 instead of the Octopus.... hope i don't regret it.
     
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    Our megaflow's are rated @ 600.... you should try to match that i was told... so i went with the mag 7 which is around 450 @ 4ft
     
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