Returning with 65g build

[drewcrew22]

Good morning Reefers,

My name is josh I’m from Louisville KY recently decided to return to the hobby, I used to have a 32g Biocube as a starter tank, loved learning everything I could. Had that little guy for about a year before having to part it out due to a move. Recently was able to talk my husband into us starting our own saltwater adventure. That being said I went and bought a used tank in great condition from a hobbyist that was retiring from the hobby. It’s a predrilled 65g tank and I believe a 15g sump. They just need a good cleaning. My goal is a mixed tank with a few fish and some corals zoas, GSP, mushrooms, etc. Currently im trying to learn how to plumb the tank it appears there is just one overflow and one return hole drilled. Any fourms or advice on that would be a huge help. Im unsure of the diameter of the drilled holes to determine the size of the plumbing currently as well as what sections in the sump should be what. I will add some pictures below. Im 100% open to all and any advice or help along the way. Thanks for reading and for any assistance

 

[Gumbies R Us]

@BeanAnimal can help you with the plumbing!

 

[drewcrew22]

@BeanAnimal can help you with the plumbing!

That would be an absolute god send.

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome back, glad you are here!

 

[drewcrew22]

Welcome back, glad you are here!

Thanks. Glad to be back. This is the best place to be for anyone in the hobby.

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome back to reefing!

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

#WelcometoR2R

Looks like you have a Reef Ready 65, and the first thing I'd do is get it all cleaned up. I'd fill the main part of the tank with tap water (you can fill the whole thing if you can plug the drain holes), then add some white vinegar or citric acid and a small circ pump, and let it "cook" for 12 to 24 hours or so and most of the white mineral deposits should dissolve. A *bit* of manual scrubbing may also be needed

@BeanAnimal may have other suggestions, but my advice, without modifying the tank, is to use the two drain holes behind the overflow as a two drain "Herbie" style overflow, and plumb your return up and over the rim of the tank.

Good luck!

 

[drewcrew22]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

#WelcometoR2R

Looks like you have a Reef Ready 65, and the first thing I'd do is get it all cleaned up. I'd fill the main part of the tank with tap water (you can fill the whole thing if you can plug the drain holes), then add some white vinegar or citric acid and a small circ pump, and let it "cook" for 12 to 24 hours or so and most of the white mineral deposits should dissolve. A *bit* of manual scrubbing may also be needed

@BeanAnimal may have other suggestions, but my advice, without modifying the tank, is to use the two drain holes behind the overflow as a two drain "Herbie" style overflow, and plumb your return up and over the rim of the tank.

Good luck!

I will research that style of plumbing because I don’t know much about it and has been a significant contributor to the tank anxiety I’m having lol.

Now one of my top concerns is I live in a mobile home, should I be concerned of the weight on the floor?

 

[Fish Fan]

I will research that style of plumbing because I don’t know much about it and has been a significant contributor to the tank anxiety I’m having lol.

This may help:

Overflow Boxes and Drain Styles - Durso, Herbie, and Bean Animal

Decide which of the three most common types of drains and overflow boxes is right for you and your tank.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Now one of my top concerns is I live in a mobile home, should I be concerned of the weight on the floor?

I would suspect that it's fine, but I wouldn't know for sure

I hope that helps!