The 75 Plan

[ClayaLaLeona]

I was thinking 2 maroon clowns, a kole tang and a flame angel.
Thats all I really want but if you have any ideas on reef safe fish by all means lol.
Its gonna start off as a FOWLR and then after a year or so become a reef( mostly softies).
I'm using dry rock (because I've had way too many problems with bad anemones in the nano) with some live rock to seed it.
Maybe 4 Koralia nanos?(this I need help on)
A 20-40 DIY sump with a refugium section(maybe a DSB in there too but thats not for sure), a space for my heaters and protein skimmer(rated at least for 100 gallons most likely bigger)
Premixed saltwater from the LFS[they use good quality salt and use RO/DI and besides that its a lot cheaper than mixing my own(mixing my own would equal out to .80 per gallon buying it premixed is .60 per gallon)]
Ideas for a return pump anyone?
And should I do a built in overflow or an overflow box?
Thanks

[Fish_wiz2]

Originally Posted by ClayaLaLeona

I was thinking 2 maroon clowns, a kole tang and a flame angel. Not bad list, just realize maroon clowns can get aggressive.
Thats all I really want but if you have any ideas on reef safe fish by all means lol. I like schooling fish such as chromis or anthias which i used to have in my old 75.
Its gonna start off as a FOWLR and then after a year or so become a reef( mostly softies). Honestly, if you desire a reef, go reef from the start, its more work but more fun
I'm using dry rock (because I've had way too many problems with bad anemones in the nano) with some live rock to seed it. Great idea, if you dont have it already Bulk Reef Supply has great dry rock.
Maybe 4 Koralia nanos?(this I need help on) You'll need 2 K4's in my opinion, a 75 is pretty large. i had two tunze 6045's on my old 75.
A 20-40 DIY sump with a refugium section(maybe a DSB in there too but thats not for sure), a space for my heaters and protein skimmer(rated at least for 100 gallons most likely bigger) Get the biggest sump possible and a good skimmer to accommodate it. Dont skimp on this, i did and i paid the price.
Premixed saltwater from the LFS[they use good quality salt and use RO/DI and besides that its a lot cheaper than mixing my own(mixing my own would equal out to .80 per gallon buying it premixed is .60 per gallon)] Premixed is fine as long as you are confident in your LFS which i am not
Ideas for a return pump anyone? [COLOR=Cyan"]I like Quiet One returns. Quiet, energy efficent, and relatively small.[/COLOR]
And should I do a built in overflow or an overflow box? PLEASE DRILL IT, YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DONT.
Thanks

Good luck, Wiz

[ClayaLaLeona]

Thanks (:
I'm actually really sure of the store cause I work there lol
The protein skimmer is gonna take a while to find I'm not sure what's the best of the best yet

[Fish_wiz2]

Originally Posted by ClayaLaLeona

Thanks (:
I'm actually really sure of the store cause I work there lol
The protein skimmer is gonna take a while to find I'm not sure what's the best of the best yet

In that case, youre good to go on the water

A skimmer can get difficult. Plan a budget and size requirement to make things easier. I personally love octopus skimmers and used the NW150 on my old 75.

Heres some inspiration and a blast from my past:


Wiz