WMAS Discussion Forum : 75g Starting from Scratch http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:14:40 +0000 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:52:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=69305 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : Tested my water tonight, Ph...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552574&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552574 Author: SNOWRIDER
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 28 2014 at 9:52pm

Tested my water tonight,

Ph 8

ammonia .25ppm

NO2 0ppm

NO3 40ppm


]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:52:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552574&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552574 <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : I will definately look into those....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552480&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552480 Author: SNOWRIDER
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 28 2014 at 11:58am

I will definately look into those. Yeah i was thinking about using a sponge but i dont want to have to be cleaning it all the time, I used this same setup on my 120 and it didnt have any micro bubbles, but i had a 40g breeder as a sump then as well. Whats everyones opinion on Micro bubbles are they that bad besides they look horrible in the tank. Thanks for all the input so far. ]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:58:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552480&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552480 <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : I also have a autotopoff.com unit...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552469&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552469 Author: wickedsnowman
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 28 2014 at 11:20am

I also have a autotopoff.com unit and love it. Most skimmers put out microbubbles when a tank is first set up. Once you have livestock and live rock and live sand microbubbles should go away because the water becomes a little bit slimy from the bacteria. As far as using live rock it's definitely going to help with the cycle you need to have that bacteria introduced somehow my favorite method for doing a cycle is using a piece of raw shrimp and then some mb7 bacteria. As far as avoiding pests just inspect everything you add really well. If u see something then kill it first or dont add it all. the chances of getting pests from a cup of live sand are really low but it is possible.]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:20:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552469&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552469 <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : Autotopoff.com sells a nice unit...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552459&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552459 Author: DMower
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 28 2014 at 9:46am

Autotopoff.com sells a nice unit cheap. It's what I use along with a small pump, tubing, and a 5 gallon bucket of ro/di. ]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:46:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552459&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552459 <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : You could add a sponge in between...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552452&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552452 Author: LaRue
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 28 2014 at 9:12am

You could add a sponge in between the skimmer and return pump but they plug up and have to be washed constantly
I believe Mark Peterson has a thread under the diy section on how to do a glug jug

Edited by LaRue - January 28 2014 at 9:13am]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:12:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552452&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552452 <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : A glug jug? I will have to do...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552448&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552448 Author: SNOWRIDER
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 28 2014 at 8:57am

A glug jug? I will have to do some research on that, I figured that's what I would have to do anyways with my sump, just didn't know if someone had a simple idea to get rid of the micro bubbles instead of getting a sump that has the chambers in it, thanks.]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 08:57:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552448&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552448 <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : A glug jug is the cheapest way...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552430&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552430 Author: LaRue
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 28 2014 at 7:20am

A glug jug is the cheapest way to do an ato or if you have an ro unit and it is close by you can plumb it with a float valve.
As far as getting the bacteria going in your tank my preferred way is starting with all dry and then using Dr Tims starter enzymes
And for your sump my personal opinion take the sump out and get it set up right because in the long run you are just going to regret not doing it right in the beginning
Good luck]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 07:20:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552430&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552430 <![CDATA[75g Starting from Scratch : So I got in to this hobby about...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69305&PID=552420&title=75g-starting-from-scratch#552420 Author: SNOWRIDER
Subject: 69305
Posted: January 27 2014 at 11:17pm

So I got in to this hobby about two and a half years ago, The tanks that I have had are a Biocube 29g, 46g bowfront, 120G and my new tank 75G. I bought the tank stand and canopy from Dion here on the forum. I bought 60 pounds of Reef saver rock from BRS and cured it for about two weeks, I know that's a little short but after two weeks I had zero ammonia and zero Nitrates and nitrite. So I then drained my tank and put my sand in and added fresh water. It has been up and running for about two days now and I have a couple of questions, First is does adding a peace of live rock to my system really help with the cycle, I am hesitant in adding anything to my tank, I am trying to take precautions this time around not to get any bad pests like my last tank, I bought some rock that had aptasia on it and before I could really do anything it was all over my tank. Same thing with adding a cup of live sand. So any other methods or ideas would be great. Second question is I am getting a lot of micro bubbles from my skimmer, I know its because I don't have chambers in my sump, plus my sump is only a 20G tall tank. So is there anything that I can do besides having to drain my sump and start over? And my third question would be I am evaporating over a gallon every day, wondering what kind of systems people are running for a ATO system, not looking to spend Hundreds of dollars on something so a cheaper method would be great. Thanks for the help in advance I know that I will get lots of helpful info fro the experienced reefers here.

My system includes 75G tank, 20G tall sump, 3100 rio return pump, Asm G1 skimmer, 2 200w heaters, 2 hydor 1400 power heads, 2 hydor 850 power heads, my lights are from Brandon here on the forum he used to have a shop in Lindon, The Reef  was the name of the shop, I had them on my 120G tank and they worked great, so should be plenty on my 75.  I will post pictures as I go through my cycle and when I put my first livestock as well. Any help would be great and advice is welcome.




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