exploding tank = my first salt tank

[Maverickbr77]

New to the forum and sw tanks. I was getting things together to down size my 75 planted into a 50 and redo the 75 as a salt or cichlid tank. My cousin had a big bow front explode and offered me the survivors so salt it is. Tank is cycling and the survivors are in a qt tank 2 blue damsels, 2 clowns, a flame angel, and a blenny. Planning to start out fowlr and maybe add some easy corals later on. I need to figure out a skimmer yet and what my final stocking will look like if any one has some recommendations.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R! Take a look at the reef octopus skimmers, always my favorite

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

 

[COreef8]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[mike werner]

Welcome to the r2r family!!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Auquanut]

Welcome to the salty side! Glad to have you with us.

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!!! I like Reef Octopus

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[mta_morrow]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[ScottB]

Another welcome to R2R!

So did this freshwater setup come with a sump? Ur talking skimmers so I assume so but had to ask. As to skimmers, that is an easy one for your size:

Classic 110SSS 5" Internal Space Saving Protein Skimmer

Recommended sump water height: 7"-8" BRS Recommended Tank Size: Light Stocked - 90 Gallons Medium Stocked - 65 Gallons Heavily Stocked - 40 Gallons The sleek and compact Reef Octopus Classic 110SSS in-sump protein skimmer supplies powerful filtration for aquarium systems up to 120 gallons...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I ran it on a heavily stocked 65g and now have it on a 260G frag system that is lightly stocked. Dial it once; empty the cup weekly; disassemble and clean every 6 months. In 5 years the thing went nuts one time. (So yeah, that must have been me.)

 

[P-Dub]

Welcome! Circumstances forcing a decision. That is one way to get into saltwater.

 

[Salty Lemon]

Welcome to your new addiction. You are going to love it -- even when you start banging your head against the wall in frustration. But that is why you have us.

 

[Aheinz]

Welcome to R2R! Take a look at the reef octopus skimmers, always my favorite

The Reef octopus s-130 is what i'm planning to get for my new tank the whole click system and ease of taking apart for cleaning is a plus

 

[Retro Reefer]

 

[LAReefer4Life]

 

[Redfoxtang]

Welcome to R2R!!! Glad you could join us!!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!! I am a big Reef Octopus fan - their skimmers have worked well for me for many years!

#reefoctopus

 

[Maverickbr77]

Another welcome to R2R!

So did this freshwater setup come with a sump? Ur talking skimmers so I assume so but had to ask. As to skimmers, that is an easy one for your size:

Classic 110SSS 5" Internal Space Saving Protein Skimmer

Recommended sump water height: 7"-8" BRS Recommended Tank Size: Light Stocked - 90 Gallons Medium Stocked - 65 Gallons Heavily Stocked - 40 Gallons The sleek and compact Reef Octopus Classic 110SSS in-sump protein skimmer supplies powerful filtration for aquarium systems up to 120 gallons...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I ran it on a heavily stocked 65g and now have it on a 260G frag system that is lightly stocked. Dial it once; empty the cup weekly; disassemble and clean every 6 months. In 5 years the thing went nuts one time. (So yeah, that must have been me.)

Ya I have a 20 gallon sump on the 75 was running it on the fw setup might have to build a new one for equipment to fit right but not a big deal.

 

[Jeto2004]

Welcome to R2R!!