cujarrett's 75 Gallon High Tech Project

cujarrett · 12-21-2011, 02:13 AM

Hello all!

I am upgrading from a 29 to a 75. The 75 system specs are as follows:

Planted 75 Gallon Project Plans:
Tank & Stand:
Aqueon 75 Gallon Aquarium
Marineland Newport Stand

Substrate:
120 lbs Eco-Complete Substrate

Lighting Setup:
48 Inch Coralife Lunar Aqualight T5 Lamp High Output Fixture
Bulbs:
Coralife 67k (2)
Coralife Colormax (2)
LED moon lights (4)

Filter Setup:
Eheim Professional 3 (2073)
Aqueon QuietFlow™ 55/75 400GPH HOB

CO2 Setup:
Milwaukee CO2 Regulator MA957
5lb CO2 bottle
Max Mix CO2 Reactor (Large)
Glass Drop Checker
One way valve

Heater:
Eheim Jager TruTemp 200 Watt

Livestock:
Mated pair of German Blue Rams
Angels
Tank raised Sterbi Corey's
Panda Corey's

Pictures:

IMG_6068 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6070 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6072 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6075 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

Picture of current 29 gallon:

IMG_6066 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/user/cujarrett84

I am looking forward to the project.

Questions Concerns Comments welcome!

cujarrett · 12-22-2011, 01:15 AM

Update from tonight:

Four of the six bags of Eco-Complete arrived today. I purchased a little over four feet of black vinyl that was tall enough for the tank background and put that on with my wife tonight. The vinyl looks much better than the normal black background you tape on in my opinion. I still like the look of a painted background on the outside of the glass, but with this being a new tank I couldn't bring myself to paint it.

I ordered the CO2 regulator, Fluval 406 filter, CO2 drop checker, CO2 check valve, CO2 tubing, ISTA Mix Max CO2 reactor last night.

I think that is about it.

Pictures:

IMG_6083 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6085 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6089 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6091 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

gotwins86 · 12-22-2011, 01:23 AM

Looks good so far. I really like that piece of wood. Where did you get it?.

I'll be keeping an eye on your progress as I am also going to start a 75 gallon here soon.

cujarrett · 12-22-2011, 01:52 AM

Thanks! My wife and I picked up the drift wood at our LFS.

matty26 · 12-22-2011, 05:58 PM

Nice tank! If you paint the background on and want to change it, you can just scrape it off with a razor, does no damage to the tank. It comes off easily because the paint can't really stick to the glass

cujarrett · 12-22-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matty26

Nice tank! If you paint the background on and want to change it, you can just scrape it off with a razor, does no damage to the tank. It comes off easily because the paint can't really stick to the glass

Good to know, thanks!

**msawdey** · 12-23-2011, 05:01 AM

where did you get the vinyl? bout to redo my tank and i HATE the ones you tape on back

cujarrett · 12-23-2011, 06:36 PM

I purchased the black vinyl from my local sign store. Four feet by two feet was only $10.00!

fishykid1 · 12-23-2011, 08:02 PM

Cujarret, the 406 is a good filter from what I hear, but you may want to have an additional souce for flow. I have about 450 GPH flow from canister filters and an additional 200GPH from a UV sterilizer on my 75 and sometimes I wonder if I need more.

Just a thought! Definitely following this!

cujarrett · 12-24-2011, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishykid1

Cujarret, the 406 is a good filter from what I hear, but you may want to have an additional souce for flow. I have about 450 GPH flow from canister filters and an additional 200GPH from a UV sterilizer on my 75 and sometimes I wonder if I need more.

Just a thought! Definitely following this!

Thanks for the advise! I believe I am going to use a second filter in the way of a Marineland dual bio wheel HOB. I appreciate the help!

cujarrett · 12-24-2011, 04:26 AM

Some progress on the tank tonight! I changed my filter plans a bit and 86'd the Fluval 406 and instead decided to use a Eheim Professional 3 (2073). I like this option for many reasons but really like the filter tubing for ease of use when it comes to my CO2 reactor. I installed the heater, filter inlet and spray bar, and the light this evening. I like the light a lot!

Pictures:

IMG_6094 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6095 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6096 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

Close up of the right side of the tank. I put the heater behind the driftwood, and put the Eheim inlet and spray bar on this side.

IMG_6097 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

IMG_6100 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

Thoughts, Comments, Questions, let me know!

Salmon McCloud · 12-24-2011, 03:22 PM

Seems like money is no issue here lol. I like the progress. Can't wait to see what it looks like "finished"

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cujarrett · 12-24-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salmon McCloud

Seems like money is no issue here lol. I like the progress. Can't wait to see what it looks like "finished"

Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk

I assure money is a thought

I have had good luck with prices! The tank was $114 new, the Eco-Complete was 15.99 per 20lb bag with free shipping. Thanks for the kind words!

cujarrett · 12-24-2011, 08:54 PM

The regulator and CO2 came in the mail today. I should be able to start some assembly on the tank mid week.

Pictures:

IMG_6102 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

A quick picture from my 29:

18/52 Fish Fish Fish by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

JEden8 · 12-24-2011, 10:25 PM

Looks like you are off to a good start on all the equipment! Can't wait to see it up and running!

12-21-2011, 02:13 AM	#1
cujarrett Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 46	cujarrett's 75 Gallon High Tech Project Hello all! I am upgrading from a 29 to a 75. The 75 system specs are as follows: Planted 75 Gallon Project Plans: Tank & Stand: Aqueon 75 Gallon Aquarium Marineland Newport Stand Substrate: 120 lbs Eco-Complete Substrate Lighting Setup: 48 Inch Coralife Lunar Aqualight T5 Lamp High Output Fixture Bulbs: Coralife 67k (2) Coralife Colormax (2) LED moon lights (4) Filter Setup: Eheim Professional 3 (2073) Aqueon QuietFlow™ 55/75 400GPH HOB CO2 Setup: Milwaukee CO2 Regulator MA957 5lb CO2 bottle Max Mix CO2 Reactor (Large) Glass Drop Checker One way valve Heater: Eheim Jager TruTemp 200 Watt Livestock: Mated pair of German Blue Rams Angels Tank raised Sterbi Corey's Panda Corey's Pictures: IMG_6068 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6070 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6072 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6075 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr Picture of current 29 gallon: IMG_6066 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/cujarrett84 I am looking forward to the project. Questions Concerns Comments welcome! Last edited by cujarrett; 12-30-2011 at 08:05 PM..

12-23-2011, 05:01 AM	#7
msawdey Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 981	where did you get the vinyl? bout to redo my tank and i HATE the ones you tape on back __________________ msawdey -Just another day in paradise-

12-23-2011, 08:02 PM	#9
fishykid1 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,795	Cujarret, the 406 is a good filter from what I hear, but you may want to have an additional souce for flow. I have about 450 GPH flow from canister filters and an additional 200GPH from a UV sterilizer on my 75 and sometimes I wonder if I need more. Just a thought! Definitely following this! __________________ Crypts - 15 DIY Rimless - built by hand Angels Run the Roost - 75 Gallon Sump Build - 75G - Smarter NOT Harder

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Salmon McCloud Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fairborn, Ohio Posts: 376	Seems like money is no issue here lol. I like the progress. Can't wait to see what it looks like "finished" Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk __________________

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12-22-2011, 01:15 AM	#2
cujarrett Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 46	Update from tonight: Four of the six bags of Eco-Complete arrived today. I purchased a little over four feet of black vinyl that was tall enough for the tank background and put that on with my wife tonight. The vinyl looks much better than the normal black background you tape on in my opinion. I still like the look of a painted background on the outside of the glass, but with this being a new tank I couldn't bring myself to paint it. I ordered the CO2 regulator, Fluval 406 filter, CO2 drop checker, CO2 check valve, CO2 tubing, ISTA Mix Max CO2 reactor last night. I think that is about it. Pictures: IMG_6083 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6085 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6089 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6091 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

12-22-2011, 01:23 AM	#3
gotwins86 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 46	Looks good so far. I really like that piece of wood. Where did you get it?. I'll be keeping an eye on your progress as I am also going to start a 75 gallon here soon.

12-22-2011, 01:52 AM	#4
cujarrett Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 46	Thanks! My wife and I picked up the drift wood at our LFS.

12-22-2011, 05:58 PM	#5
matty26 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: holland, mi Posts: 173	Nice tank! If you paint the background on and want to change it, you can just scrape it off with a razor, does no damage to the tank. It comes off easily because the paint can't really stick to the glass

12-23-2011, 06:36 PM	#8
cujarrett Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 46	I purchased the black vinyl from my local sign store. Four feet by two feet was only $10.00!

12-24-2011, 04:26 AM	#11
cujarrett Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 46	Some progress on the tank tonight! I changed my filter plans a bit and 86'd the Fluval 406 and instead decided to use a Eheim Professional 3 (2073). I like this option for many reasons but really like the filter tubing for ease of use when it comes to my CO2 reactor. I installed the heater, filter inlet and spray bar, and the light this evening. I like the light a lot! Pictures: IMG_6094 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6095 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6096 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr Close up of the right side of the tank. I put the heater behind the driftwood, and put the Eheim inlet and spray bar on this side. IMG_6097 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr IMG_6100 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr Thoughts, Comments, Questions, let me know!

12-24-2011, 08:54 PM	#14
cujarrett Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 46	The regulator and CO2 came in the mail today. I should be able to start some assembly on the tank mid week. Pictures: IMG_6102 by cu_jarrett, on Flickr A quick picture from my 29: 18/52 Fish Fish Fish by cu_jarrett, on Flickr

12-24-2011, 10:25 PM	#15
JEden8 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 787	Looks like you are off to a good start on all the equipment! Can't wait to see it up and running!