My 75 up and running.

xlayedoutx · 05/15/2006, 01:07 AM

Well I finally got my 75 up and running. I'll have pics once I get home from work tomorrow. Quick questions though.

1. Tank has 80lbs of live sand and 60lbs of live rock. Should I start running the powerheads now or should I wait for the tank to clear up.

2. When should I start running the lights.

bjonesjr1 · 05/15/2006, 01:15 AM

I would turn the powerheads on now, its not going to be bad thing if you do. It's only going to start circulating the water... If you close to having you cycle done, then I would also start creating a schuedule too...

Blown 346 · 05/15/2006, 01:39 AM

Power heads filtration etc on, this will help clear the tank up and keep the tank water from going stale.
I would wait to turn the lights on until the cycle is over, this will help you out alot with algae issues since it is a new tank.

reefnetworth · 05/15/2006, 02:18 AM

just make sure you can see the direction of flow as not to disrupt sand.with that small amount of rock, i would stack it high in the center to blow the diatom.

xlayedoutx · 05/15/2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by nano4brains
just make sure you can see the direction of flow as not to disrupt sand.with that small amount of rock, i would stack it high in the center to blow the diatom.

Well I started both powerheads last night a seio 620 and a seio 1100. Both are mounted in the back corners with flow directed towards the center of the tank. The 1100 hangs a little low in the tank with the bracket that was included. Woke up this morning and the water has cleared up alot. Not 100% clear but getting there. I can only imagine what your tanks look like if 60lbs of live rock as a small amount. I guess it won't look like so much once I start aquascaping.

xlayedoutx · 05/16/2006, 01:30 AM

As for the tank everything seems to be going good. I still have to pick up a test kit though, and need some hose to hook up the UV sterilizer. My temp seems to be holding stable about 2 degrees above room temp, which is 82 so 84 for the tank. I have yet to add a fan or 2 which I plan on doing soon. Room temp is set to 80 at the time when I'm going to have the lights turn on so I should be ok temp rise. The warmest the house gets is 82.

Heres some pics.

kau_cinta_ku · 05/16/2006, 01:34 AM

tank looks great but i would remove the bio balls now to save the nitrate headachs later on

xlayedoutx · 05/16/2006, 09:35 AM

So what would I replace the bio balls with. Its better for me to do it now then later since the tanks only been running for 3 days.

BTTRFLYGRL · 05/16/2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally posted by xlayedoutx
So what would I replace the bio balls with. Its better for me to do it now then later since the tanks only been running for 3 days.

You could put some small pieces of live rock

xlayedoutx · 05/16/2006, 10:58 AM

So how much LR. Do I fill that whole area up or do I put just a few peices in.

xlayedoutx · 05/16/2006, 01:20 PM

anyone?

05/15/2006, 01:07 AM	#1
xlayedoutx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clovis Ca Posts: 383	My 75 up and running. Well I finally got my 75 up and running. I'll have pics once I get home from work tomorrow. Quick questions though. 1. Tank has 80lbs of live sand and 60lbs of live rock. Should I start running the powerheads now or should I wait for the tank to clear up. 2. When should I start running the lights. __________________ I may be new but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Current Tank Info: 40G Breeder with built in overflow, (2) Hydra 26HD’s, (4) T5’s, BM Nac 3.5 Skimmer

05/15/2006, 01:15 AM	#2
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	I would turn the powerheads on now, its not going to be bad thing if you do. It's only going to start circulating the water... If you close to having you cycle done, then I would also start creating a schuedule too... __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

05/15/2006, 02:18 AM	#4
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	just make sure you can see the direction of flow as not to disrupt sand.with that small amount of rock, i would stack it high in the center to blow the diatom. __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

05/16/2006, 01:30 AM	#6
xlayedoutx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clovis Ca Posts: 383	As for the tank everything seems to be going good. I still have to pick up a test kit though, and need some hose to hook up the UV sterilizer. My temp seems to be holding stable about 2 degrees above room temp, which is 82 so 84 for the tank. I have yet to add a fan or 2 which I plan on doing soon. Room temp is set to 80 at the time when I'm going to have the lights turn on so I should be ok temp rise. The warmest the house gets is 82. Heres some pics. __________________ I may be new but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Current Tank Info: 40G Breeder with built in overflow, (2) Hydra 26HD’s, (4) T5’s, BM Nac 3.5 Skimmer

05/16/2006, 09:35 AM	#8
xlayedoutx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clovis Ca Posts: 383	So what would I replace the bio balls with. Its better for me to do it now then later since the tanks only been running for 3 days. __________________ I may be new but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Current Tank Info: 40G Breeder with built in overflow, (2) Hydra 26HD’s, (4) T5’s, BM Nac 3.5 Skimmer

05/15/2006, 01:39 AM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	Power heads filtration etc on, this will help clear the tank up and keep the tank water from going stale. I would wait to turn the lights on until the cycle is over, this will help you out alot with algae issues since it is a new tank.

05/16/2006, 01:34 AM	#7
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	tank looks great but i would remove the bio balls now to save the nitrate headachs later on

05/16/2006, 10:58 AM	#10
xlayedoutx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clovis Ca Posts: 383	So how much LR. Do I fill that whole area up or do I put just a few peices in. __________________ I may be new but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Current Tank Info: 40G Breeder with built in overflow, (2) Hydra 26HD’s, (4) T5’s, BM Nac 3.5 Skimmer

05/16/2006, 01:20 PM	#11
xlayedoutx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clovis Ca Posts: 383	anyone? __________________ I may be new but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Current Tank Info: 40G Breeder with built in overflow, (2) Hydra 26HD’s, (4) T5’s, BM Nac 3.5 Skimmer