75G SW fish tank

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  1. pecco22

    pecco22 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Hi everyone,
    As everyone is at some point... I am the new guy. I have had a 30 gallon SW tank for about 4-5 years. I recently upgraded to a 75 gallon tank. I was hoping some of you could give me ideas on equipment I need to for it. right now my equipment is not name brand stuff and is to small for a 75... such as, I have 2 powerheads, 1 is a aqua clear 30 and the other a aqua clear 20. I have a small sump setup that was for my 30gallon w/ a pump that is rated at 500gph. I have an over the tank overflow again that was doing my 30 it measures 5x2x6. what I need to know is how much bigger do I need to go for all of it. I had the intention of making my 30 a sump/refugium for this tank, however it will not fit inside the stand. so it looks like a 20 is the best I can do, will that work? As for fish and corals, I currently have 2 clown fish, 1 wrasse, 1 sailfin tang, 1 brittle star, and 3 turbo snails. any help would be great.
     
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  3. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    Welcome to 3Reef!
    I think your 20 gallon will work might be a tight fit for your equipment but I 've seen people make it work. do you plan on having a refuge in the sump as well?
     
  4. pecco22

    pecco22 Peppermint Shrimp

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    right now I dont even have the 20 yet, I am planning on getting it soon. I would like to have a refug in it. I would have to build it, never done one yet so it should be fun.
     
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    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    hello and welcome to 3reef