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Hello all, new reefer here, I joined Marsh last week and now I am hooked. I decided to expand my aquariums and venture into saltwater. I have seven freshwater tanks and keep and breed cichlids and guppies.
I thought I would start a thread to share the progress of my 75 gallon reef buildup. Here is what I have aquired so far:
THE EQUIPMENT
75gal Oceanic reef ready tank (thanks to cdt1607)
LR and LS from Chris as well
Homemade tank stand - just have the frame so far, will skin later
PM skimmer & waste collector (thanks to RR-MAN)
16 gallon sump (thanks to RR-MAN)
RO / DI system
Well I needed good water so I built up a DI / RO system in the laundry room. I created a manifold system with different grades of water. Also I modifed the DI cartridge to be vertical to prevent channeling. I used a pvc elbow and it worked like a champ. I must say these forums and several days of planning has helped. Also a special thanks to Garrick to replying to countless PMs from me.
Mounted RO in Laundry Room
RO Manifold
Vertical DI Cartridge
I have made my stand frame and I will post those tomorrow as well as made some RO water and filled my trashcans to keep my LR and LS alive.
Any suggestions or recommendations are welcomed.
SO THE VENTURE BEGINS!!!!!!!
Rob
I thought I would start a thread to share the progress of my 75 gallon reef buildup. Here is what I have aquired so far:
THE EQUIPMENT
75gal Oceanic reef ready tank (thanks to cdt1607)
LR and LS from Chris as well
Homemade tank stand - just have the frame so far, will skin later
PM skimmer & waste collector (thanks to RR-MAN)
16 gallon sump (thanks to RR-MAN)
RO / DI system
Well I needed good water so I built up a DI / RO system in the laundry room. I created a manifold system with different grades of water. Also I modifed the DI cartridge to be vertical to prevent channeling. I used a pvc elbow and it worked like a champ. I must say these forums and several days of planning has helped. Also a special thanks to Garrick to replying to countless PMs from me.
Mounted RO in Laundry Room
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RO Manifold
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Vertical DI Cartridge
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I have made my stand frame and I will post those tomorrow as well as made some RO water and filled my trashcans to keep my LR and LS alive.
Any suggestions or recommendations are welcomed.
SO THE VENTURE BEGINS!!!!!!!
Rob