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  1. SaltLifeChris

    SaltLifeChris Astrea Snail

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    Just saying hello to all! and thanking everyone for all the useful info and in advance for all the feedback.

    So I finally started plumbing my 75 gallon with a sump. This is my first tank build and wouldn't mind any criticism.

    what I have so far:
    75 gallon tank (overflow and drilled in the back)
    sump
    protein skimmer
    mag drive 12
    tek t-5, 6 bulb
    curing about 120lbs of live rock for 3 months


    I'm about to take it outside and test my plumbing for leaks, so before I glue everything I'd sure appreciate you guys opinions

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    SaltLifeChris, Jun 16, 2011
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  2. cgarner

    cgarner Skunk Shrimp

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    looks like a good start.
     
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  3. mike007

    mike007 Sea Dragon

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    Looking good so far.

    Go Miami Reefers!!!!
     
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  4. cdc

    cdc Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Welcome, return looks interesting never seen one like that before.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef
     
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  6. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef SaltLifeChris

    set up looks to be coming on well
    only constructive comment I would like to make at this point
    is the return locline type set up you have, can become problematic over time
    and will require attention. coraline as your probably know favours plastics
    and when I used a similar type of return system, I found I was poking the holes clear every so often with toothpicks to clear out the coraline that was encrusting over them

    Steve
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Yeah, what he said!!!;D



    Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Jun 16, 2011
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  8. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef.
     
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  9. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

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    I also thought about the lockline getting plugged by coralline or whatever the return pump sucks in. But it all looks good IMO. Are you going bare bottom?
     
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  10. EasyMac

    EasyMac Fire Worm

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    Very nice start
     
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