IM Fusion 10 questions about ATO, substrate etc.

[jisham]

Setting up new new Fusion 10 in the next few days. The tank is here now, along with a WP10, Cobalt heater, IM Gadget Spin Stream Nozzle, and a MJ900. My first question is: will I need the WP10 if I'm running the MJ900 and Spin Stream?

 

Tomorrow, my Tunze Nano ATO, AI Prime, Ghost Skimmer, Intank Media Basket and media land. My second question is: which chamber should I use to mount the ATO senso?

 

Otherwise, I've been running large reef tanks for many years and with a recent move, I decided to downsize significantly. The only other thing I need to decide is whether to run a bare bottom or use substrate (I have Caribsea Reef Grade) . Any input there will be appreciated as well.

 

Thanks.

[Eckozulu]

You shouldn't "need" the wp10, but since u have it, why not.

 

The ATO sensor needs to be in your return chamber, it's the only chamber that fluctuates.

 

My favorite substrate is tropic Eden reef flakes, usually out of stock.

[Hexadron]

You shouldn't "need" the wp10, but since u have it, why not.

 

The ATO sensor needs to be in your return chamber, it's the only chamber that fluctuates.

 

My favorite substrate is tropic Eden reef flakes, usually out of stock.

 

+1

[jisham]

Thanks.

[Drew11]

I have Tropic Eden Reef flakes in both of my tanks... love that stuff

[dillct]

I think you'll be fine with the WP10. I wouldn't bother with the MJ900 or spinstream.

[ReeferJohn]

Ive heard mj900 is overkill. Spin stream takes at least a week to break in. I run stock pump only and it's fine for what I keep

[beckbacca]

I use this stuff on my big tank. It is bigger in size so does not blow around. Planning on using it in my fusion 10 as well.

I get it from BRS

10 LB. SPECIAL GRADE ARAG-ALIVE! REEF SAND

[GavinW]

I use the stock pump and spin stream and I like it. Adds nice circular flow instead of in one constant direction. I am also only having LPS so more flow isn't neccesary. Upgrading the pump is an option though.

[jisham]

So I've got the tank up and running. The AI Prime is simply incredible. I run Maxspect LEDs on my CADlights 50 gal and I honestly like the Prime much better. Super easy to configure on the IOS app too.

 

I went with Caribsea Special Reef Grade substrate as I found enough in my garage. Put in the MJ900 and Spin Stream and the combo works really well. I have a WP10 but don't think I'll need it.

Finally, installed the Tunze Nano Osmolater last night but something's not right with the sensor (won't turn off regardless of height in chamber 3) so I need to troubleshoot after work today.