Ok so I got a great deal on a used tank and stand that met the specifications I was looking for in a tank. I purchased it from a member on here named sinbad. Him and his wife were very nice to me and even spent a good bit of time teaching me a few things. Thanks again sinbad.
Well they showed me a few different ways I could go about setting up the tank, and recommended a few videos on youtube to teach me. The videos were very useful and showed me many different ways I can choose to setup the aquarium.
I am not planning to get anything running until after September 15th which is when I move to my new place, but until then I am going to repaint the stand, buy the rest of the supplies, and possibly clean the tank. I said possibly, because I am unsure that it is necessary. There is red algae on the overflow box and the back wall of the tank. I learned that this red algae is good, but I forgot to ask if it's completely useless at this point since there is no water in the tank? Therefore should I clean it off with vinegar and water?
Also, while I have no water in this tank, are there any other cleaning techniques I should take before filling the tank with water while I have the chance? Maybe vinegar and water the whole inside?
I also did the research to find how I am going to repaint the stand so I think I have that covered.
As for equipment, the tank is already drilled on the bottom which is nice. After watching some videos I really fell in love with the flexible tubing method for plumbing. I like that it decreases the pressure due to less 90 bends, and it just seems like a more efficient way to plumb. Where could I get these flexible grey tubing? I am also trying to find the right size sump for a 65 gallon setup with about 34"x16" available room in the stand. I'd like to have atleast 3 chambers as well.
Any advice you guys could give me would be great!
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Edit: http://web1.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1775582">http://web1.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1775582</a>
Ok I just saw that, and maybe forget the whole grey flexible plumbing idea lol.
Well they showed me a few different ways I could go about setting up the tank, and recommended a few videos on youtube to teach me. The videos were very useful and showed me many different ways I can choose to setup the aquarium.
I am not planning to get anything running until after September 15th which is when I move to my new place, but until then I am going to repaint the stand, buy the rest of the supplies, and possibly clean the tank. I said possibly, because I am unsure that it is necessary. There is red algae on the overflow box and the back wall of the tank. I learned that this red algae is good, but I forgot to ask if it's completely useless at this point since there is no water in the tank? Therefore should I clean it off with vinegar and water?
Also, while I have no water in this tank, are there any other cleaning techniques I should take before filling the tank with water while I have the chance? Maybe vinegar and water the whole inside?
I also did the research to find how I am going to repaint the stand so I think I have that covered.
As for equipment, the tank is already drilled on the bottom which is nice. After watching some videos I really fell in love with the flexible tubing method for plumbing. I like that it decreases the pressure due to less 90 bends, and it just seems like a more efficient way to plumb. Where could I get these flexible grey tubing? I am also trying to find the right size sump for a 65 gallon setup with about 34"x16" available room in the stand. I'd like to have atleast 3 chambers as well.
Any advice you guys could give me would be great!
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Edit: http://web1.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1775582">http://web1.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1775582</a>
Ok I just saw that, and maybe forget the whole grey flexible plumbing idea lol.
