Finally able to get back into the hobby!

[mook1178]

Hey there fellow reefers!

I had a 36g bowfront with a 10 g sump for about 5 years. Then I moved from GA to DE and did not move the tank. That was in 2015.

I just bought a 75 g reef ready display, stand, and 40 g sump from FB. Going to take it very slow. I have about $100/month at the moment to spend on the hobby. So next month is plumbing and a return pump.

The tech seems new, but the science is not. I did frequent water changes on my tank before that kept my parameters in check. I think this setup will be too big for water changes every other week. Going to have to get into dosing and such this time around.

I am looking at the Orlushy DC5000 for the return pump. Any advice for or against that pump?

 

[TX_REEF]

Welcome back! The pump you mentioned looks like a phenomenal budget option for a DC return pump. I still think most experienced reefers will agree that regular water changes are still king when it comes to keeping things in check; 10% weekly should only take you 20 mins or so. I do the same with both of my ~90 gallon systems.

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome back

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[00W]

Welcome Welcome back to the reef!

 

[Evil1]

 

[Narideth]

Welcome back!

 

[Pvtgloss]

 

[ryanjohn1]

Welcome back. 2nd the water change. Even if you only do 5 gallons

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

 

[jsker]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !! :cool:

 

[mook1178]

Welcome back! The pump you mentioned looks like a phenomenal budget option for a DC return pump. I still think most experienced reefers will agree that regular water changes are still king when it comes to keeping things in check; 10% weekly should only take you 20 mins or so. I do the same with both of my ~90 gallon system

I guess realistically that's only about 10-15 gallons a week. That shouldn't be too bad really. I will definitely start this way for sure.

Thanks everyone, I'm excited to get started again!

 

[NoAhoysLeft]

Hey there fellow reefers!

I had a 36g bowfront with a 10 g sump for about 5 years. Then I moved from GA to DE and did not move the tank. That was in 2015.

I just bought a 75 g reef ready display, stand, and 40 g sump from FB. Going to take it very slow. I have about $100/month at the moment to spend on the hobby. So next month is plumbing and a return pump.

The tech seems new, but the science is not. I did frequent water changes on my tank before that kept my parameters in check. I think this setup will be too big for water changes every other week. Going to have to get into dosing and such this time around.

I am looking at the Orlushy DC5000 for the return pump. Any advice for or against that pump?

Welcome back! How exciting!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Just John]

 

[Vjames]

Welcome back! Time to get on with water changes, testing, and QT tanks.