Tom@HaslettMI's 75 gallon mixed reef

[Tom@HaslettMI]

After 12 years running a 50 breeder it was time to get a little more space. So, awhile back I upgraded to a 75 gallon tank I've had in storage. Which means... it's time to start a new tank thread!



The main reason for the move was to get more space... especially for my Tridacna derasa and T. squamosa. I also wanted to gain more open swimming space.

Overall the move went fairly smoothly. Minus breaking a T5HO bulb and dropping brains of my Tunze 6055 in the tank. Thankfully after fully drying out it still functions normally.

The process was as follows:

Moving Day 1 (starting around 10:30 pm)

1. Mix 20 gallons of saltwater in a 20 long positioned on the counter above the 90 gallon sump.
2. Move Caulerpa taxifolia and skimmer into 20 long.
3. Attach CPR overflow onto 20 long to drain into 90 gallon.
4. Transfer all liverock 'n stock into the 90 gallon while draining clean/clear water from 50 breeder.
5. Move output of return pump (Maxi-jet 1200) to discharge into 20 long.
6. Move lights and circulation pumps to 90 gallon.
7. Leave 15-20 gallons of saltwater in the 50 breeder.
8. Stir the sandbed in the 50 breeder by hand, siphon out detritus laden water, and dump down drain.
9. Leave ~2 inches of water in 50 breeder with sandbed.
10. Add Maxi-jet 900 and heater to 50 breeder.
11. Go to bed (2:00 am)

I will continue to recap the move later... it's time to go play in the tank!

Tom