New 75 gallon build

[Shaun Sullivan]

Hello I'm new to the forum and I have been building a 75 gallon SPS dominant tank. First venture outside a mixed nano. Currently the tank is cycling. So far it has a trigger saphire 26 sump, reef octopus varios 4 return, reef octopus essence s130 skimmer, tunze osmolater ato, and 2x MP40 for flow in the tank. Still need lights and calcium reactor.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Looks awesome! That aquascape is pretty interesting.
Welcome to R2R!

 

[Dimmy007]

Welcome to R2R!!! Nice looking setup. I need a calcium reactor as well. What are you leaning towards?

 

[cracker]

Hey Shaun, I have a 75 also. Like the scape & have fun !

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Welcome, exciting you joined.

Nice set up. Keep pix coming

 

[Shaun Sullivan]

Welcome to R2R!!! Nice looking setup. I need a calcium reactor as well. What are you leaning towards?

Geo CR510 nano calcium reactor

 

[SPR1968]

The tank looks great Shaun, and welcome to R2R it’s great to have you with us!

 

[Shaun Sullivan]

Adding a few pictures of the scape today. Everything is glued together with jurasic gel.

 

[Captain Quint]

Welcome to R2R!

The pics are great and the tank and rock work are really nice looking.

I like your choices for sure.

In the picture, it looks like you may have the drain line connected to the collection going into the sump instead of a separate collection area?

 

[Shaun Sullivan]

Welcome to R2R!

The pics are great and the tank and rock work are really nice looking.

I like your choices for sure.

In the picture, it looks like you may have the drain line connected to the collection going into the sump instead of a separate collection area?

Yes the tank drain connects into the drain section of the sump, which then flows into the filter sock.

 

[Captain Quint]

Yes the tank drain connects into the drain section of the sump, which then flows into the filter sock.

So, you are allowing the collection cup drainage to flow back into the sump through a filter sock to collect waste?

 

[Captain Quint]

Looks great.

 

[Captain Quint]

Yes the tank drain connects into the drain section of the sump, which then flows into the filter sock.

I understand the drain from the tank to the filter sock, I have the emerald.

I was referring to the skimmer.

 

[Shaun Sullivan]

So, you are allowing the collection cup drainage to flow back into the sump through a filter sock to collect waste?

The tank is plumbed like this picture from marine depot

 

[Captain Quint]

The tank is plumbed like this picture from marine depot

Understood. It seems I'm not being clear on my question. I was referring to having the tube connected to the collection waste cup of the skimmer back into the sump itself instead of a waste collection bottle, bucket or another vessel to collect the waste so the skimmer collection cup does not overflow.

Hope that's clearer.

 

[Shaun Sullivan]

I understand the drain from the tank to the filter sock, I have the emerald.

I was referring to the skimmer.

The skimmer is brand new and is overflowing like crazy. As soon as it breaks in the plug will be placed in the collection cup. Sorry I misunderstood your question

 

[Captain Quint]

The skimmer is brand new and is overflowing like crazy. As soon as it breaks in the plug will be placed in the collection cup. Sorry I misunderstood your question

Good idea whilst in the nitrogen process.

Sorry I wasn't clearer from the start my friend.

I love your shelf pieces btw.

 

[Shaun Sullivan]

BRS DIY mesh tops are finished and on the tank.

 

[Shaun Sullivan]

Lights are now on and fish are now in the tank

 

[Captain Quint]

@Shaun Sullivan, absolutely beautiful man...great job and thanks for sharing.