new tank build

after two years out of the hobby,Ive decided to get back in.Started making plans for what I want to do with my 40 gallon half hex but Ive always wanted a bigger tank.Today on an aquarium facebook page I found a 75 gallon tank,stand canopy,and led lights for $375.I cant get it until they move into their new bigger aquarium but that works out good because I need to work some overtime to pay for it.Im excited though,cant wait to get started.Im thinking its going to be a reef tank.for right now im going to set up a 10 gallon which will be my QT and start making some diy rock.

 

Great to hear that your going to set up another tank.. Once you set it up I think we want to see some pictures

 

pictures of course,I know the rules.lol I was thinking Id use the 10 gallon for now to start growing out some frags,any suggestions on lighting for a 10 gallon for possibly sps

 

75 gallons is a great tank size, should provide plenty of fun for you!

 

I'll be following along

If you want to get a fixture that you can use on the 10 gallon and move to the 75, I would think a reefbreeders value fixture or ebay d120 fixture should work. It may be too strong on the 10 gallon, however. Maybe if you hung it high enough.

 

thanks cam,ill look into those.I dont know anything about leds since Ive been out the majority of the time they were really coming to be.The tank im getting has led lights but I have no idea what they are,its set up fresh water right now.Im also going to be looking to get something for a sump when petco has their sale.do you know what will fit under a 75

 

I know that a 20 gallon long tank would definitely work under a stand with those dimensions. You just silicone the baffles in yourself. More costly options would either be to buy a pre made sump or have a sump custom built for your tank.

 

bought a 20 long for my sump this week,now im waiting on the current owner of the 75 to get it emptied,hopefully within two weeks