zamboni200000 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey all, My name's Danny and I've been a member here for about a year now. I started my first reef tank over a year ago. It's a 50g mixed reef and I enjoy working with it but have always been interested in starting up a nano tank. Well the time has finally come. After learning a ton with my 50g (and spending many thousands in the process), I am ready to embark on my 2nd reef tank. The goal during setup will be to do everything right the first time while at the same time being budget conscious. This is also my first time documenting a tank online and I look forward to sharing it with you guys. Here's what's up so far: Tank Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion 10g I always google for coupons to your favorite pet/fish websites. I found a 15% OFF. So got the tank itself for $85. Rock Going dry this time. It's cheaper and decreases risk of pests/unwanted hitchhikers/nuisance algae. Ordered 6 pounds of MacroRock flat shelf pieces (on the way). Picked up another 4ish pounds from the LFS. $3 bucks a pounds so about $30 in rock. Sand Tahitian Moon Black Sand $30.16 (after 15% coupon). Watercare Ordered an intank media basket. Not cheap but will certainly help maintain water quality. $40.99 - 6% coupon = $38.53. Will probably run chemi pure blue or maybe just some GFO in a media bag. Also a few marine pure biofilter balls. And filter floss. Planning to do weekly 33% water changes. Other purchases Eheim Jager Tru Temp Heater $23.99 Prodibio StartUp - 6 vials $9.99 Flow Going to try the stock pump. Have an old Hydor Koralia Nano head if needed. Total cost to set up (without light): $217.67 Will be purchasing a AI PRIME as soon as it comes out. $200 for light + $50 for mounting arm. Total set up: $467.67. Here's where we're at so far: Cheers, Danny As for stocking plans..... budget does out the window lol Fish A single fish....either a high end clown fish, Helfrichi firefish, or if I can find one, a candy basslet. Coral Anything that will pop against the black background and black sand. Colorful acans, zoas, mushrooms Link to comment
Mustang Boy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I like the concept of getting equipment as cheap as possible so that the livestock can be cherry picked and the best of the best. I like your concept and have only one thing I would change, I would grab a used MJ900 and use it as your return pump. These can be found used for $10-15. This will give you some additional flow that won't add more clutter to the display. Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 I like the concept of getting equipment as cheap as possible so that the livestock can be cherry picked and the best of the best. I like your concept and have only one thing I would change, I would grab a used MJ900 and use it as your return pump. These can be found used for $10-15. This will give you some additional flow that won't add more clutter to the display. Yeah that's a great thought, I might do that too. I've never replaced a pump... I assume it's pretty easy. Link to comment
Mustang Boy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yep, disconnect the tube that attaches the stock pump to the return and pull the pump out and replace with the new pump. If you want to get rid of all pumps inside the display you could even step up to an MJ1200 which is just under 300gph. Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Just ordered up an Eheim 1000 compact pump. Adjustable flow up to 263 GPH. Link to comment
Mustang Boy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 That looks like a really good choice, will definitely help improve the flow in the tank without impacting visually at all. Link to comment
Spiderguardnano Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 whats the coupon code and where did you order it from? Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 For this setup I've used coupons from petstore.com, valuepetsupplies.com, and intank. Just google before you're buying something or look on retailmenot.com. Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hey all. Got the tank up and running today. I rinsed the sand about 20 times. Also installed the upgraded pump. Inserted the intank media basket with just filter floss for now in the first chamber. The 2nd chamber has about 12-13 marine pure bio balls. This is the aquascape I was thinking about adding tomorrow... What do you guys honestly think? Not much room to work with... Link to comment
teenyreef Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looks good and to the IM 10 Fusion club! There are several of us with this tank now, but since it's a new model we're all learning together how to best use it. I'll be following along to compare notes. Link to comment
Idaho ken Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Love the rock scape...next time I start a larger nano (10 gal now) I'm taking hints from you! Great thread, will follow! Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks guys! Light has been purchased! Grabbed a nano box mini + storm controller. I was shooting for the AI Prime due to the lower price but they keep pushing back the release date. I contacted Aqua illumination and they said the release date probably won't be until the new year. So a payed a little more but I know for sure I'm getting a great product. The reviews are amazing... Looking forward to it. Link to comment
teenyreef Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 The only bad thing about the Nano Box is waiting for it to be custom built and shipped. I love the one I have now, and I have a second one on order now Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 The tank is up and cycling. So far, just filter floss. Heated to about 80 degrees. Link to comment
reefernanoman Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Nice! Welcome to the 10g nuvo fusion club! Link to comment
CosmicCanine Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Following. :3 Good luck! Nice scape btw! loving it! Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Just did some testing and looks like the tank is cycled. Any suggestions on fish? I want one possibly 2 higher end fish... willing to spend about $100 on each. Was thinking a helfrichi firefish but i've heard those personality. Also I kind of wanted to steer clear of clowns since they're just everywhere. Anybody have any ideas on a centerpiece fish that works in a 10g? I was thinking a midas blenny but I'm not sure 10g is enough for one. Any thoughts? Link to comment
tdannhauser30 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I think a helfrichi would be really cool, sure they are shy but he will get more comfortable and come out. It would be cool to get a little barnacle cluster for him to hide in and put it in the front so hopefully you could still see him in there. Link to comment
zamboni200000 Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Finally got my light. Nano Box. And added my first coral... a cherry corals zoa. Link to comment
teenyreef Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Looks great! Those are pretty zoas, and they will color up nicely under the Nanobox. Link to comment
Ksr1026 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Did this tank ever get going? Interested to see where it's at if so! Link to comment
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