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03-25-2008, 12:37 AM
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 Im new to this I have a 75 gallon salt water tank and pre-drilled so that it can go with a sumb tank and It is meant so that i can hide all the wiring and everything. My sumb is 29 gallons and I have a 14HF Rio return pump. what else do i need? what else do i need?  |
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03-25-2008, 01:03 AM
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 Re: Im new to this Skimmer is a must. buy one a little over rated for your tank just incase you upgrade save some $$$$ Lighting live sand=LS live sand=LR is your sump a fuge where you can house some substrate (sand) and LR with some cheato algea. with a light over it. Heres a good link to setting up a tank Vivid Aquariums Tropical Fish Store in Los Angeles - Saltwater Aquarium Tips - Do's and Don'ts Vivid Aquariums Tropical Fish Store in Los Angeles - Aquarium Filter Systems Explained - Sample Systems / Recommended Products  |
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03-25-2008, 07:25 PM
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| Re: Im new to this what do you think about the TAAM RIO 14HyperFlow? |
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03-25-2008, 07:31 PM
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| Re: Im new to this That's a pretty intimidating picture for anybody first looking into sumps--but a very impressive set-up. Don;t worry Olivio, It can be started a lot simpler! Good luck!
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03-25-2008, 11:09 PM
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| Re: Im new to this Anyone can do a DYI sump just take your time its not that hard... |
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03-25-2008, 11:40 PM
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| Re: Im new to this The sump itself is alright, it's all the equipment feeding into it that looks intimidating. What kind of a skimmer is that? And BTW, nice setup! Nice and clean! What size sump is it? I just installed a 20 gallon long under my 90.
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03-26-2008, 12:49 AM
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| Re: Im new to this I wish this was my sump its a reefers off another site. Just a great sump to go off of. |
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03-26-2008, 10:45 AM
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| Re: Im new to this Starting with the skimmer is best. Are you going for a reef tank or fish tank? If you do a reef tank you may want to consider a refugium. There are many posts about refugiums in the forums. Live rock and sand too. Need to think about lighting, heat, extra pumps, test kits.... Welcome to the hobby |
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03-26-2008, 11:47 AM
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| Re: Im new to this bnhaus is right! Determine what skimmer you want to run (the answer usually depends on how much money you are willing to spend) and then consider building your sump around it. Different skimmers have different requirements. For example optimum water level if it is in-sump. A 29 gallon will give you enough room to customize as you wish.
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