Erin O's 75G Build

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Hi all. I think I've convinced myself to convert my 75g into SW instead of my 29g (@sfin52, I believe that you predicted that this might happen in my meet & greet post lol). There are just so many fish out there that I want to get but aren't suitable for a 29g lol. I'm not going to be able to drill it because its tempered glass, so no sump. I'll have the Tidal 110 on it with a couple of power heads. Dry/live rock, live sand. This will be a FOWLR for quite a while, at least until the tank matures and I feel comfortable enough to try a reef. My current stocking plan is (this is the plan for the 29g, I'm just going to add to it) :
2 ocellaris clowns
? banggaii cardinals (I'm not sure how many I can have in this size of tank)
1 Yasha goby/ pistol shrimp pair
1 royal gramma
hermit crabs, cleaner shrimp, an urchin (if you have other suggestions to add to this group, I'd love to hear them)

These are the fish I'm looking at to possibly add to my stocking list:
1 flame angel (I know that this fish could be a problem if/when I start adding corals)
1 simple damselfish (will the fact that this is a 75g cut down on the aggression?)
1 fairy wrasse (either a lubbock's, whip fin, or ruby longfin)

I'm open to other suggestions. Can I get away with another bottom dweller or should I just stick to the 1 yasha/shrimp pair?
you can use a power flow box, Eshopps makes them their great i used one!! that converts non drilled tanks into tanks that can have a sump!!
 
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Hmnn,wonder what has begun it's trek to Iowa today... ;)
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annnd ya' know, this branch is really gettin in the way... ;) :)
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grandpa Steveapora ,coming to IA soon...:smiling-face:
 
you can use a power flow box, Eshopps makes them their great i used one!! that converts non drilled tanks into tanks that can have a sump!!
I ended up sticking with the canister. The way I have things set up, I don't have any room for a sump. HOWEVER, if the stupid red tail shark in the 125 ever dies (which can't happen soon enough, if you ask me), I'm hoping to turn that tank into a reef, and I'll probably try to go the sump route with that one
 
I ended up sticking with the canister. The way I have things set up, I don't have any room for a sump. HOWEVER, if the stupid red tail shark in the 125 ever dies (which can't happen soon enough, if you ask me), I'm hoping to turn that tank into a reef, and I'll probably try to go the sump route with that one
I had a red tail in a 55g. Killed everyone. He was probably 3".

Whats the fish plan?
 
I had a red tail in a 55g. Killed everyone. He was probably 3".

Whats the fish plan?
My angels keep stupid Bruce in check. He's a model citizen

I really don't have much of a plan, at this point. I'm considering a predator tank, but I also think it would be pretty cool to have a bunch of small fish in there
 
My angels keep stupid Bruce in check. He's a model citizen

I really don't have much of a plan, at this point. I'm considering a predator tank, but I also think it would be pretty cool to have a bunch of small fish in there
I am over keeping big fish. Hand feeding was fun though. The amount of food they eat. Got expensive.
I like the little guys. A drop here and there. I just get to enjoy them swimming around. Even though I don't have many now :(
 
My angels keep stupid Bruce in check. He's a model citizen

I really don't have much of a plan, at this point. I'm considering a predator tank, but I also think it would be pretty cool to have a bunch of small fish in there
Lots n lots n lots of wrasse. @Crabby48 do you approve
 
I am over keeping big fish. Hand feeding was fun though. The amount of food they eat. Got expensive.
I like the little guys. A drop here and there. I just get to enjoy them swimming around. Even though I don't have many now :(
Make your own food. I can make food for you for about 80 for 6 months
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 58 58.0%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 6.0%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 4.0%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 3.0%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 19 19.0%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 4.0%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 3.0%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.0%
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