HI from Cowtown! 75 Gallon Build - Head First

graceinhim · 04/25/2015, 09:56 AM

Hey Guys!

I have been on here before many years ago. I have dabbled in FOWLR/NANO etc.... Gave it up for a while but now have traded with (unfortunately not for) my wife

I get rid of my 120 Freshy
And replace it with a 75G Reef

so Here we go.

I picked up a used tank/stand/canopy combo on Kijiji.

It is a 48 x 18 x 20
On a wood/pine mass manufactured stand.

It was i rough shape, the couple that had it didn't take care of it and got frustrated with reefing. Which is sad, but their loss - my gain.

I got it for a song and dance - along with an FX5 - ESHOPPS HOB Skimmer - Heater / t5 dual etc.....

I HAVE THIS SO FAR:
Tank
Stand
Canopy
FOWLR Light T5
FX5
HOB Skimmer

I HAVE BOUGHT THIS:
Jabaeo DC-6000
2 X Jabaeo Wp-25
Seneye Reef - Connected to VM on my server for 24/7 access.
~90lbs of Liverock

I HAVE DONE THIS:

I took the tank to get drilled
OVERFLOW = Coast to Coast + Bean animal 1"

I modified the Canopy - to allow it to be open in the middle - to still hang lights and have circulation. And I will place the door on the front.

I am painting the inside of the stand and canopy with mildew proof / gloss / acrylic paint bright white = for salt creep and light reflection.

I am still debating getting a glass lid or leaving it open in conjunction with the canopy.

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I still need to get the tank back before I can start. so no cycling yet.

DTR: I plan to add Dosing/Control/ATO/more Monitoring etc... I am looking for the most flexible setup. Something I can control with a server or app etc that won't break the bank...

I am open to ideas/suggestions on the Lighting = eventually reef, really want controllable LED's. I am a feature geek

I am open to ideas/suggestions on the Sump setup. I have a couple Ideas but nothing is SiS.

I have a couple AXIS cameras that I am going to setup to stream the TANK/Mechanical area live.

Oh yea.

I am Married / 37 / 2 little girls 6 and 3 I work in IT here in Calgary, AB.
And am on medical leave for a shoulder injury (Allowing me time)
But not tons of money to do this.

Thanks In Advanced.
Pics Soon - its really just a big mess right now LOL

SALTYwaterDOG · 04/25/2015, 03:08 PM

Good luck with the build.sounds like you've got a good start,hope to see some pic's

graceinhim · 05/02/2015, 01:48 PM

This build completely changed - well sorta - I added another 75G so it has been a little more complicated - but I have been taking pics!

Is there an easier way to upload pics rather than having to resize them etc...?

ZeeSparrow · 05/03/2015, 06:19 AM

I think a lot of people use Photobucket, myself included. Looking forward to your pics!

graceinhim · 05/07/2015, 09:56 PM

Sorry been so busy with this and life.
Here are some pics
https://www.flickr.com/photos/graceinhim/

graceinhim · 05/16/2015, 11:52 PM

Here are some pics! actually alot!

https://plus.google.com/photos/10851...40191356369697

I am open to comments kudos and crits!
Equipment List to Follow - as it is currently ever changing.

Thanks for looking.

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04/25/2015, 09:56 AM	#1
graceinhim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 17	HI from Cowtown! 75 Gallon Build - Head First Hey Guys! I have been on here before many years ago. I have dabbled in FOWLR/NANO etc.... Gave it up for a while but now have traded with (unfortunately not for) my wife I get rid of my 120 Freshy And replace it with a 75G Reef so Here we go. I picked up a used tank/stand/canopy combo on Kijiji. It is a 48 x 18 x 20 On a wood/pine mass manufactured stand. It was i rough shape, the couple that had it didn't take care of it and got frustrated with reefing. Which is sad, but their loss - my gain. I got it for a song and dance - along with an FX5 - ESHOPPS HOB Skimmer - Heater / t5 dual etc..... I HAVE THIS SO FAR: Tank Stand Canopy FOWLR Light T5 FX5 HOB Skimmer I HAVE BOUGHT THIS: Jabaeo DC-6000 2 X Jabaeo Wp-25 Seneye Reef - Connected to VM on my server for 24/7 access. ~90lbs of Liverock I HAVE DONE THIS: I took the tank to get drilled OVERFLOW = Coast to Coast + Bean animal 1" I modified the Canopy - to allow it to be open in the middle - to still hang lights and have circulation. And I will place the door on the front. I am painting the inside of the stand and canopy with mildew proof / gloss / acrylic paint bright white = for salt creep and light reflection. I am still debating getting a glass lid or leaving it open in conjunction with the canopy. ----------------------- I still need to get the tank back before I can start. so no cycling yet. DTR: I plan to add Dosing/Control/ATO/more Monitoring etc... I am looking for the most flexible setup. Something I can control with a server or app etc that won't break the bank... I am open to ideas/suggestions on the Lighting = eventually reef, really want controllable LED's. I am a feature geek I am open to ideas/suggestions on the Sump setup. I have a couple Ideas but nothing is SiS. I have a couple AXIS cameras that I am going to setup to stream the TANK/Mechanical area live. Oh yea. I am Married / 37 / 2 little girls 6 and 3 I work in IT here in Calgary, AB. And am on medical leave for a shoulder injury (Allowing me time) But not tons of money to do this. Thanks In Advanced. Pics Soon - its really just a big mess right now LOL Last edited by graceinhim; 04/25/2015 at 09:59 AM. Reason: adding details

05/02/2015, 01:48 PM	#3
graceinhim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 17	Pics Coming soon This build completely changed - well sorta - I added another 75G so it has been a little more complicated - but I have been taking pics! Is there an easier way to upload pics rather than having to resize them etc...? Last edited by graceinhim; 05/02/2015 at 01:51 PM. Reason: add question

05/03/2015, 06:19 AM	#4
ZeeSparrow Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 788	I think a lot of people use Photobucket, myself included. Looking forward to your pics! __________________ Build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2499447 Current Tank Info: 75G w/29G sump, Reefbreeders Photon 48, RO Classic 110-INT, Jebao DCT-8000, 2xJebao RW-8, 2xEheim Jager 150W heaters, Tunze Osmolator ATO, TLF GFO

05/16/2015, 11:52 PM	#6
graceinhim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 17	Ok yay! Everything is running Here are some pics! actually alot! https://plus.google.com/photos/10851...40191356369697 I am open to comments kudos and crits! Equipment List to Follow - as it is currently ever changing. Thanks for looking.

04/25/2015, 03:08 PM	#2
SALTYwaterDOG Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New Ulm Minnesota Posts: 477	Good luck with the build.sounds like you've got a good start,hope to see some pic's

05/07/2015, 09:56 PM	#5
graceinhim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 17	Sorry been so busy with this and life. Here are some pics https://www.flickr.com/photos/graceinhim/