75 galllon

  1. legacy2mj

    240 build on my 8x2x2

    I wanted to start this discussion now because I have some ideas that I would like to bounce off some folks before I start cutting lumber. I have a 8x2x2 acrylic tank with dual overflows. I’m going to build the stand, which by itself isn’t very complicated. This is where it gets tricky. I am...
  2. E

    ED'S NEW 75 GAL HOB ONLY.

    Upgrading my 32 Biocube. I just got a new 75 gal Marineland from PetSmart and I would like your experienced opinion to make sure I am maximizing results to run the most successful mixed reef. Here is what I already have and plan to use: Nero 3 x2 AI Prime 16 x 2 The goal for the livestock...
  3. J

    75 stocking suggestions

    Hey all So I recently upgraded to a 75 gallon tank. Instantly cycled and all set up. Currently I have: Coral beauty Royal grMma Sleeper Banded goby Springers damsel 2 clowns Chalk bass Coral banded shrimp 2 crabs Starfish There is no aggression atm. Sometimes the coral beauty and goby square...
  4. J

    EMERGENCY scratch, silicone, or crack????

    Hey all. I just got a 75 gallon and notice a strange line on the top left of it. It runs a little bit and is wavy, and kind of thins out to nothing. I can feel it with my fingers it feels like a smooth bump. I just don’t know if it’s a crack or silicone. I am halfway setting it up and noticed...
  5. J

    Tank upgrade or stay?

    Hey all So I have a 40B. I have an opportunity to upgrade to 75 or 125. Problem is I don’t know which. I have one filters rated for 100, plus skimmer and Uv rated for 100 and 200. My 40b is 3 years old, I know transferring to the 75 will be easier but that 125 is tempting. What do y’all think...
  6. christinna77

    Build Thread I Miss Hawaii—So I Started a Reef Tank

    Hey everyone! I've had a few FW tanks before, but this one is my first SW one. I’m in Canada, and over the years I've fallen in love with Hawaii - it's always so hard to say goodbye after a trip! My last visit to Maui in March finally gave me the push to start a reef tank. The tank was cycled...
  7. naps

    Opinion on this stand i found for my 75G Breeder?

    I was wondering if i could get some input on a stand for my 75B? I'm trying not to break the bank on this new build. I just went to Petco and picked up my new 75 Gallon Breeder (48.5"WX18.5"DX21.125"H). I am going to be drilling it out and putting an Eshopps Eclipse M Overflow with an Aqueon...
  8. TeeSquared1214

    IM NUVO INT/EXT 75 or 100?

    The dilemma between the two sizes would be that I have about 55” of room to place the aquarium. With the 100 being 47” this leaves about 8” of space total, likely 4” for each side. This would essentially leave the side doors unusable and removing the sump if needed would have to be done through...
  9. L

    3-4 month old 75 gallon GHA problem

    Hello everyone, I have a 75 gallon tank that has been set up for three going on four months now and I am currently battling some pretty nasty green hair algae. I completely understand. There is the ugly stage however it seems like the ugly stage has not given up once on my tank I constantly...
  10. taytay_1119

    New 75g- help with stocking

    Hi all! I recently acquired this 75g clear-for-life tank and am needing suggestions/help with my stock list. The list of fish that I like and have interest in are: One spot fox face Bristle tooth tang Two-tone wrasse Multi color Lubbock fairy wrasse Adorned wrasse Yellow banded possum wrasse...
  11. L

    Shrimp in 75gallon reef tank

    Hey everyone Just looking for advice and recommendations on shrimp for a 75 gallon mixed reef tank. I’m looking to add of my first shrimp and just wondering what would be the best I really like the skunk cleaner shrimp, and the blood shrimp or fire shrimp. However, I do plan or it is in my list...
  12. L

    Dwarf Angelfish together

    Hey guys, Just curious on experience or how you feel about 2 angelfish together in a 75 gallon. Like a flameback and bi color or flameback and coral beauty or regular flame angel, I was originally planning on a small bristle tooth tang or tomini however tangs have a bad rep for illness and they...
  13. L

    Adding crabs or snails to new 75 gallon

    Hello all again, Just looking for quick advice I setup a 75 gallon and it has been running a week now and mainly cycled I will say as all my levels and annomia have been good for awhile with this I added 3 PJS after 3 days of cycle after using live sand, rock and live bacteria and when the...
  14. L

    Protein skimmer for an AIO (Limit space) 75 gallons.

    I started a few weeks ago a 75 gallons with the idea of make a Reef tank with very few fishes (2-3 fishes). It is a regular 75 gallon Petco rimed tank. I install the AIO Fiji box kit. This box has a space designed for the skimmer of 5.3" by 7". Can someone recommend a skimmer with dose...
  15. M

    75 gallon saltwater reef tank suggestions

    Hello all I currently am looking into any new additions to my 75 gallon reef tank Tank is about 5.5 months old currently housing: 2 black and white ocellaris clowns 1 purple fire fish 1 yellow watchmen goby 1 male lyretail anthias 1 scooter blenny 1 long nose hawk fish For inverts...
  16. EithelSirion

    Build Thread EithelSirion's 75 Gallon DIY SPS & Gorgonian Reef

    I've been a long time lurker and finally decided it was time to have a thread to document my tank... over 3 years after I started it. This thread will be covering the progression of the tank over the last 3 years of trial and (many) errors. The tank began with an idea right around the time of...
  17. silent1mezzo

    Lighting a 75 gallon with 2 existing AI 16

    Hey y'all, I recently picked up a 75 gallon and wondering what I should add to supplement 2 AI 16hd's?
  18. B

    Missing Magnesium!! Please Help!

    We have a 75 gallon tank with a Fluval 407 cannister filter. Bottom tray-black sponge followed by polyfill, Second tray- Chemi-pure & polyfill. Third level- biomedia. Final tray- ZeoCarb & phosphate remover pads Return line has a fluval spray bar, the Inlet has a Fluval skimmer with midline...
  19. C

    75 Gallon Breakdown

    Full tank Breakdown, Would like to sell as one piece for anyone looking for an entire setup with everything needed. Will part out if necessary. Asking $1500. Items included -75 Gallon tank and stand (bottom, back and right side tinted black) -Nyos 160 Skimmer -Trigger Systems Saphire Sump...
  20. G

    urchins in 75 gallon

    could i keep 2 pincushion urchins and 1 black longspine in a 75 gallon
  21. tcarstens4

    Stocking Advice for 2 75 gallon tanks

    So I am seeking some advice on fish we can have in both our 75 gallon tanks(180g total), these tanks are plumbed together attached are two images of said tanks, with the aquascapes in them, my fiancé would like to decide all the fish that goes into the left hand side tank that currently has a...
  22. Pennywise the Salty Guy

    First Reef Tank - Options/Advice

    Hello again R2R! I am enthusiastically planning my first tank. I’ve tried my best to go used but have had too many setbacks and am settling on going new. I added my current ideas to the poll. It should be noted that for the 40/75 I would be using HOB equipment for a while to start. Im trying...
  23. The Reef Monster

    Build Thread The Reef Monster

    System Specs Type: 75g Mixed Reef Tank History and Goals: -Started with a BioCube 32 then upgraded to this 75g -The 75g I bought off someone else; was all beat up. -In process of building a 250g by mid 2023 Background: I tore it down completely and redid everything from replacing the...
  24. tcarstens4

    Build Thread The Tiki Room Build(180g total)

    Hello all, this is my first build thread on here and I figured I should document the whole process of my two 75 gallon tanks that I will be plumbing together for my display tanks in our tiki bar room. The whole idea started because my fiancé and I bought a home that has a split finished...
  25. G

    Starfish not able to eat

    I’m trying to feed my chocolate chip starfish but the grouper keeps stealing all the food before the starfish can get it any ideas how I can get him to stop stealing it
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