75 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless

Euphyllia57 · Nov 19, 2013

Hey everyone, I'm going to be starting a new build soon! I can't wait to get started on this. I'm going to take this build as slow as I possibly can, though, because all of my previous builds were rushed and in the end I was never happy with them. I decided on the 75 gallon Deep Blue Rimless RR because I feel like its the perfect size for me right now because its not a huge tank but its definitely not a nano. I haven't ordered anything yet but I am going to order a custom wood stand soon which should take about a month or so and I'll pick up the stand and tank on the same day. I'm going to make a list of all the equipment/livestock so please feel free to post any advice, concerns, or suggestions! Its going to be a LPS dominated reef tank with peaceful fish. I probably forgot a few things but I'll add more as time goes on.

I need a few suggestions on:
Skimmer
ATO pump
Fish stocking list

Equipment
Tank: 75 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless RR
Stand: Custom Built Solid Wood Stand w/ Dark Cherry Finish
Sump: Trigger Systems 30" Crystal Elite
Lighting: AI Hydra x2
Refugium Light: Cheap LEDs
Circulation Pump: MP40 x1
Return Pump: Eheim 1262
Heater: Eheim Jager 150watt or 200watt
Skimmer:
Media Reactor: BRS Dual Media Reactor w/ BRS GFO and BRS Rox 0.8 Carbon
Controller: Apex w/ Lab Grade PH Probe
Dosing Pumps: BRS 1.1 ML Dosing Pump x2
ATO: Apex w/ 2 Float Switches

Livestock
60 Pounds of Rock
80 Pounds of Sand

Fish
Black Oscellaris Clownfish x2
Green Mandarin

Coral
Black Torch w/ Neon Green Tips
Green Hammer w/ Purple Tips
White Hammer
Frogspawn w/ Alien Green Tips
Ultra Open Brain
Aussie Elegance

powers2001 · Nov 20, 2013

You will want to get the new Apex AWM module. It's the AI wireless controller for apex to control your Hydras. They're on pre-order right now at Aquacave.

Euphyllia57 · Nov 20, 2013

powers2001 said:
You will want to get the new Apex AWM module. It's the AI wireless controller for apex to control your Hydras. They're on pre-order right now at Aquacave.

Thanks for letting me know! I was actually reading about that today.

Question: What height should I make my stand? I have a 36 inch stand height that my 40 gallon is on right now but I really hate how high it is. What would be a smaller size that still allows for a decent amount of space for a sump/equipment? I was thinking 32 inches. What do you think? Thanks!