Popular Post Ken Burke Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 After two years of plotting, planning, saving my pennys, and fast talking my wife, I have my 75G tank! Over the next week I’ll paint the back, and get ready to retire my 20g long. I also need to rearrange the “fish room” so I can move it in. One step closer to getting my discus! 18 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 That looks awesome, the stand is gorgeous! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Awesome! Discus are in your future. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 nice. it going to need bigger wood! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Looking awesome. Now is the time to start working on the 125….. lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 11:23 PM, lefty o said: nice. it going to need bigger wood! I’ve got 3 more pieces to stick in it. 4 if you count my mossy log. I think I’ve under estimated my substrate needs though. I have about 1/3 bag of eco complete that I was planning on capping with 5 or 6 lbs of crushed coral and the gravel from the old tank. Collecting thoughts: should I get another bag of eco-complete or gravel? my water has high gh, but little to no kh. Since I’m working into discus, is this too much coral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 I try to use a little more than a pound per gallon. I use under gravel filters. You probably could get away with less….. But I think You might need a little more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Congratulations on all that real estate 🙂 Those big ones eat a lot of substrate, and plants lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbidorbidoodle Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 I can't speak to the coral, I'm just learning about kH. But the new box is sa-weet. You should leave it in front of the desk and have a walk-around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintoppufferkeeper Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Congrats looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 10:01 PM, Griznatch said: Those big ones eat a lot of substrate, and plants lol! Love it and yes they do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 7:46 PM, Ken Burke said: I’ve got 3 more pieces to stick in it. 4 if you count my mossy log. I think I’ve under estimated my substrate needs though. I have about 1/3 bag of eco complete that I was planning on capping with 5 or 6 lbs of crushed coral and the gravel from the old tank. Collecting thoughts: should I get another bag of eco-complete or gravel? my water has high gh, but little to no kh. Since I’m working into discus, is this too much coral? I was wishing for a 55. Santa delivered a 75. I could not be happier. The front to back depth, give you and the fish all sorts of options. I went with gravel, UGFs and power heads. Gravel is forever, and upkeep is easy. After maintenance the water is clear within the hour. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 8:57 AM, Tanked said: I was wishing for a 55. Santa delivered a 75. I could not be happier. The front to back depth, give you and the fish all sorts of options. I went with gravel, UGFs and power heads. Gravel is forever, and upkeep is easy. After maintenance the water is clear within the hour. id trade my 55 for a 75 in an instant. bigger is always better if you have the room. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Sonnier Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Gratz. Def a exciting time when new tanks are in the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 10:09 AM, lefty o said: id trade my 55 for a 75 in an instant. I felt bad with the 55. It was so narrow! I definitely like the dimensions of the 75 so much more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 12:22 PM, Ken Sonnier said: Gratz. Def a exciting time when new tanks are in the house. U ain’t kidding. Trying to enjoy the ride, and savor the time. Gonna be a very long time b4 I can get another tank. On 6/1/2022 at 5:03 PM, nabokovfan87 said: I felt bad with the 55. It was so narrow! I definitely like the dimensions of the 75 so much more. That’s why I skipped the 55 in favor of the 75. I could have settled so many times, but I’m sure glad I’m I waited. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 @Ken Burkeare these the German discus that are good with higher pH? I was wondering based on the crushed coral you are using. 75 g are a great size. Happy you were patient and got what you wanted. Cannot wait to follow this build journey!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Do you think you’ll need the coral for Discus? How low does your PH get without any additives? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 5:03 PM, nabokovfan87 said: I felt bad with the 55. It was so narrow! I definitely like the dimensions of the 75 so much more. and thats why i love my 120. the extra depth is a game changer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 8:02 PM, Patrick_G said: Do you think you’ll need the coral for Discus? How low does your PH get without any additives? My ph runs very low. I was adding to mostly to build some stability in that department. But I’m not fully committed yet. On 6/1/2022 at 7:56 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: @Ken Burkeare these the German discus that are good with higher pH? I was wondering based on the crushed coral you are using. 75 g are a great size. Happy you were patient and got what you wanted. Cannot wait to follow this build journey!! Don’t really have a solid discus in mind. I know I want all the same color, pigeon blood or turquoise Likely. The plan is to get the tank running, then after it’s good and broke-in get the discus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 6:55 PM, Ken Burke said: My ph runs very low. I was adding to mostly to build some stability in that department. But I’m not fully committed yet. Yeah, that looks pretty low. I think you’re on the right track with the coral. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 Transition begins TODAY! I’m replacing the 20 long and using the space for the new 75 gal. I’m going to move Blue Boy to my wife’s 10 gal, and the rest of the inhabitants are moving to the 20 tall. Hank and Lucy are headed back to the 38 gal. and Duce is staying in the floating breeder box for now. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 As for the 75 - I’ve taped off the back, and put a tarp over the top. Ready to paint. coat one of the spray paint applied. It’s the stone textured paint by Rustoleum when viewed from the front. The biggest issue with this paint is the drying time. It’s rather thick, so takes a little longer. But the dark brown with Black and Tan flecks is worth the wait as you can see, you can still see through the back. I’ll do one more coat of the stone, then a coat of flat black (chalkboard) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 After on can of stone spray pant. The back looks like it when viewed from the front ill finish it off with chalkboard in a few hours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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