Just learning, my 75G setup

TroutDoc · 08-10-2008, 08:57 PM

Thought I would start a thread to learn a few things from you experts to improve my 75G saltwater setup. The photos do not show the Eheim Pro II cannister filter(s) that I will be putting on immediately. I had backpack filters with biowheels etc. on the tank, which I do not want to use again. I do have a refugium, as you will see in one picture. No sump, as plumbing flood the house last time. All this stuff - e.g., live rocks - have been quite established for over 2 years, and was transferred in water. Could use some Chaeto or Red Gracilaria in the refugium, as well as little critters - copepods and what. I have Caulerpa, which I prefer less.

Any thoughts, suggestions would be much appreciated.

Photos: Image of 75 gallon 8.10.08 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

(Click "next" or "back" when you get to the site to see all 4 pictures).

Thanks!
Nick

**charlie** · 08-11-2008, 08:48 AM

I have some chaeto. Are you gonna run a skimmer on this tank?

Don't run any filtration in the canister, maybe a little carbon, but nothing else.
And, I will refer you to this thread:
Summer Meeting
It will be a good learning experience!!!
Can you shoot me a private message with your phone number?

TroutDoc · 08-11-2008, 03:34 PM

Thanks Charlie, I'll try (again) to pm you my number. Yes, I forgot to mention that I have a protein skimmer on the refugium. It works ok but I may throw my Berlin skimmer on. I understand that the sponge/filters in the canister end up creating major nitrate problems. Two people I know in Kalispell had their tanks wiped out - maybe due to this problem. Is that your sense? Chaeto (hopefully with "bugs") from you would be a big help!

TroutDoc · 08-11-2008, 03:45 PM

Charlie, I am very interested in the Summer Meeting but I do have to check to make sure that my wife can take the kids on that Sunday.

**charlie** · 08-11-2008, 08:33 PM

Hey Nick, you are more than welcome to the chaeto. If you can't PM me again, my last name is ******, and I am in the book. We'll figure this out yet.

I am home tonight if you see this.
I don't know why the tanks got wiped out, maybe they listened to Bob to much.

Maybe you could make it up before the meeting to pick up the chaeto, I am always into talking reefs, and I am home most every nite.

**charlie** · 08-11-2008, 08:40 PM

Did one of the captions on your pics say that you wanted some mushrooms?????

**charlie** · 08-12-2008, 12:24 AM

Glad we finally got in touch, see you tomorrow nite.

**charlie** · 08-31-2008, 11:11 AM

Nick, you gonna make it up today?????

08-10-2008, 08:57 PM	#1
TroutDoc Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NW Montana Posts: 9	Just learning, my 75G setup Thought I would start a thread to learn a few things from you experts to improve my 75G saltwater setup. The photos do not show the Eheim Pro II cannister filter(s) that I will be putting on immediately. I had backpack filters with biowheels etc. on the tank, which I do not want to use again. I do have a refugium, as you will see in one picture. No sump, as plumbing flood the house last time. All this stuff - e.g., live rocks - have been quite established for over 2 years, and was transferred in water. Could use some Chaeto or Red Gracilaria in the refugium, as well as little critters - copepods and what. I have Caulerpa, which I prefer less. Any thoughts, suggestions would be much appreciated. Photos: Image of 75 gallon 8.10.08 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (Click "next" or "back" when you get to the site to see all 4 pictures). Thanks! Nick

08-11-2008, 08:48 AM	#2
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,335	Re: Just learning, my 75G setup I have some chaeto. Are you gonna run a skimmer on this tank? Don't run any filtration in the canister, maybe a little carbon, but nothing else. And, I will refer you to this thread: Summer Meeting It will be a good learning experience!!! Can you shoot me a private message with your phone number? __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

08-11-2008, 03:34 PM	#3
TroutDoc Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NW Montana Posts: 9	Re: Just learning, my 75G setup Thanks Charlie, I'll try (again) to pm you my number. Yes, I forgot to mention that I have a protein skimmer on the refugium. It works ok but I may throw my Berlin skimmer on. I understand that the sponge/filters in the canister end up creating major nitrate problems. Two people I know in Kalispell had their tanks wiped out - maybe due to this problem. Is that your sense? Chaeto (hopefully with "bugs") from you would be a big help!

08-11-2008, 03:45 PM	#4
TroutDoc Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NW Montana Posts: 9	Re: Just learning, my 75G setup Charlie, I am very interested in the Summer Meeting but I do have to check to make sure that my wife can take the kids on that Sunday.

08-11-2008, 08:33 PM	#5
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,335	Re: Just learning, my 75G setup Hey Nick, you are more than welcome to the chaeto. If you can't PM me again, my last name is ****, and I am in the book. We'll figure this out yet. I am home tonight if you see this. I don't know why the tanks got wiped out, maybe they listened to Bob to much. Maybe you could make it up before the meeting to pick up the chaeto, I am always into talking reefs, and I am home most every nite. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log** Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef Last edited by charlie; 08-12-2008 at 12:23 AM. Reason: didn't want that there

08-11-2008, 08:40 PM	#6
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,335	Re: Just learning, my 75G setup Did one of the captions on your pics say that you wanted some mushrooms????? __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

08-12-2008, 12:24 AM	#7
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,335	Re: Just learning, my 75G setup Glad we finally got in touch, see you tomorrow nite. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

08-31-2008, 11:11 AM	#8
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,335	Re: Just learning, my 75G setup Nick, you gonna make it up today????? __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

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