Red Sea 625 xxl - need some advice

[jwhreefer]

I’m fairly new to the hobby and currently have a 75 galllon tank and was hoping to get some advice on whether my current equipment would transfer to the tank I recently bought listed in the subject header. Also had a question or two.

The new tank is 130 gallons. The equipment I have for the 75 gallon is listed below and was hoping you guys could tell me if it’ll transfer well to the new tank and if or what I could add or upgrade to if necessary.

2 150W eheim heaters hooked to an inkbird
2 Noo-Psyche k7 pro iii
2 max spect gyre xf330
Reef octopus 110 int

Any advice will be much appreciated.

Lastly, what would be an appropriate amount of sand and live rock?

 

[Doctorgori]

Just my opinions and some are outliers

- I personally skip heaters on large tanks, the house ambient temps usually suffice and the fluctuations don't really justify the risk... but I dont play with my home thermostat either ... I've yet to hear a valid argument for anyone south of the Ohio River not living in a garage...
78F locked in year round is just unsubstantiated status quo
- Skimmer is a lil undersized, but I personally undersize my skimmers anyway/also ... 50/50 on that one
-I might consider a 3rd wavemaker for bottom flush ... I own 9 gyres, most people place them near the surface but neglect bottom flow and detritus suspension
-I think you are going to need a additional light or two
I have bare bottom but IME Sand will make your life easier and IMO your tank and livestock choices look more "natural" ... if that 625 is a 4ft tank (I think) so not sure how that translates into pounds or bags but I liked 3-4" deep, but lots of room for other valid options here ..

If you go with sand AVOID those magnet types GET A TUNZE algae scraper, less scratches!!!!

 

[aquaman67]

Just my opinions and some are outliers

- I personally skip heaters on large tanks, the house ambient temps usually suffice and the fluctuations don't really justify the risk... but I dont play with my home thermostat either ... I've yet to hear a valid argument for anyone south of the Ohio River not living in a garage...
78F locked in year round is just unsubstantiated status quo
- Skimmer is a lil undersized, but I personally undersize my skimmers anyway/also ... 50/50 on that one
-I might consider a 3rd wavemaker for bottom flush ... I own 9 gyres, most people place them near the surface but neglect bottom flow and detritus suspension
-I think you are going to need a additional light or two
I have bare bottom but IME Sand will make your life easier and IMO your tank and livestock choices more "natural" ... if that's a 4ft 130 no clue in LBS but I liked 3-4" deep, but lots of room for other valid options here ..
If you go with sand AVOID those magnet types GET A TUNZE algae scraper, less scratches!!!!

I live south of the Ohio River and it’s 23° outside and 66° in my house. I use heaters to keep my tank 78° and I suggest the OP use them too. Two heaters on an Inkbird is an excellent idea. I personally use the IM Helios controller.

 

[Doctorgori]

I live south of the Ohio River and it’s 23° outside and 66° in my house. I use heaters to keep my tank 78° and I suggest the OP use them too. Two heaters on an Inkbird is an excellent idea. I personally use the IM Helios controller.

No argument if you set your house thermostat to 66F , I should have framed that with assuming your home is "above 70F" , which IME is within tolerances ...
More (likely) fish die from heater malfunctions than home furnace malfunctions
(edit 5x LOL)