Gamble669
New Member
I know there are so many ways to set up an aquarium. I feel a bit overwhelmed!
Here are the things I know
I want a 75gallon saltwater tank. I currently have a 20 gallon and have had it running for about a year and a half.
I have 2 old 75 gallon aquariums but one of them is being used for my bearded dragon and the other is sort of scuffed up so I was thinking of just purchasing a new one with a new stand this black Friday. The new one does not look like it would fit a sump below which has led me to debate on going with a HOB filter(seachem tidal 110) as well as a HOB skimmer (aquamaxx hob 1.5) but I don't know if those will work as well.
I just don't want to make the wrong choice. I also need help picking some lighting that wont break the bank. I may not do coral initially since lighting is so expensive. I don't know how many heaters to get and at what wattage. I was initially thinking 2, 250 watt heaters since I live in Wisconsin and it gets chilly in the winter months.
I have my own RODI system but its only a 50gpd since I had a 20 gallon before. I am building my own mixing station with brute trashcans and I want to try to set up an auto top off but more research needs to be done there.
I have a long list of things I feel like I need answered but I know its just one step at a time, I didn't know if anyone wanted to sort of take me under their wing and help me out over the next few months getting everything setup and mentally checked off of my list.
If that sounds like a fun time just let me know and we can hook up through discord or something.
Here are the things I know
I want a 75gallon saltwater tank. I currently have a 20 gallon and have had it running for about a year and a half.
I have 2 old 75 gallon aquariums but one of them is being used for my bearded dragon and the other is sort of scuffed up so I was thinking of just purchasing a new one with a new stand this black Friday. The new one does not look like it would fit a sump below which has led me to debate on going with a HOB filter(seachem tidal 110) as well as a HOB skimmer (aquamaxx hob 1.5) but I don't know if those will work as well.
I just don't want to make the wrong choice. I also need help picking some lighting that wont break the bank. I may not do coral initially since lighting is so expensive. I don't know how many heaters to get and at what wattage. I was initially thinking 2, 250 watt heaters since I live in Wisconsin and it gets chilly in the winter months.
I have my own RODI system but its only a 50gpd since I had a 20 gallon before. I am building my own mixing station with brute trashcans and I want to try to set up an auto top off but more research needs to be done there.
I have a long list of things I feel like I need answered but I know its just one step at a time, I didn't know if anyone wanted to sort of take me under their wing and help me out over the next few months getting everything setup and mentally checked off of my list.
If that sounds like a fun time just let me know and we can hook up through discord or something.
