tk-it-ez Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Well I was in the hobby 5 years ago and decided to quit just before my daughter was born. She is 4 now and wanted Nemo (isn't it ironic), so I got an IM Nuvo fusion 10. It arrived at our house today and I have decided to keep a diary about the progress. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sounds cool! Any corals or just a FOWLER? Remember to cycle first, of course Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Had a spot in mind in the living room but had to set the stage for it. Sounds cool! Any corals or just a FOWLER? Remember to cycle first, of course Yes, will start the cycle tomorrow.Drilled some holes to run the wires and just bought a remora nano on eBay. I hope it works. The tank, I bought it from aquacave and it was packed pretty well. Found a led strip on eBay and will be ordering that soon For now it will only be FOWLR. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Nice! Are you starting with live or dry rock? IMO dry is better since no pests and easier to scape, but that will make your cycle take longer Link to comment
ndrobey Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I hope you put some waterproofing between the tank and that nice wood cabinet. Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Nice! Are you starting with live or dry rock? IMO dry is better since no pests and easier to scape, but that will make your cycle take longer I agree, i will go to the LFS and check what they have I hope you put some waterproofing between the tank and that nice wood cabinet. Thanks, I had that in mind too, any suggestions what I can use? Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I hope you put some waterproofing between the tank and that nice wood cabinet.I found a wine cabinet on CL and picked it up today. Put in the sand and dry rock. I am currently mixing saltwater and will add it tomorrow. Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Please excuse me for the bad light cell phone pic. Link to comment
ndrobey Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 That is a much better choice for a stand. Link to comment
Sancho Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Awesome a vintage booze rack for a fish tank stand. Following this. Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Cycle started. Got the filter socks today just in time to get all the sand residue out. The water looks clear in about 2 hours or so. I also got a chance to use the nano flipper and all I can say that "it rocks". Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 While the cycle continues, I made some updates to the hardware. I found a used IM Nuvo 16 return pump so I am using that for my return, it is rated for 211 Gph so it is good improvement over the stock pump. I also got used IM spin stream and an used wp10 so I have decent flow. Link to comment
outerorbiter Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Have you tried the nano remora on it yet? Just for fitment? Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Have you tried the nano remora on it yet? Just for fitment? i did not since I found a cad lights pls 50 elite on local craigslist in Houston for 60 bucks. I modified it by cutting the bottom plate and I am using the pls50 in the second chamber. Works just fine. Looks like the cycle is almost done and the water parameters look good. My little princess is excited. Link to comment
Learn It Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 good luck getting started! Link to comment
outerorbiter Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 i did not since I found a cad lights pls 50 elite on local craigslist in Houston for 60 bucks. I modified it by cutting the bottom plate and I am using the pls50 in the second chamber. Works just fine. Looks like the cycle is almost done and the water parameters look good. My little princess is excited. Could you post some pics of how the skimmer looks in the tank and maybe how it was modified? Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 This is how the skimmer looks in my tank and it already started skimming. My daughter has her favorite Nemo in there now. This is the mod I did. http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/351489-cad-lights-pls-50-elite/ Link to comment
HIppieRose Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Sure hope Nemo does ok while the tank is cycling. Cant wait to see more of this tank. Link to comment
outerorbiter Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 This is how the skimmer looks in my tank and it already started skimming. My daughter has her favorite Nemo in there now. This is the mod I did. http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/351489-cad-lights-pls-50-elite/ Thanks Link to comment
itstonyyy Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Doing the same thing. Been out the game for A while and my kids keep asking me for dori and nemo and Sebastian. Good luck! Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Doing the same thing. Been out the game for A while and my kids keep asking me for dori and nemo and Sebastian. Good luck! Thanks Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Did a water change including filter sock change and cleaning the glass and polishing the wooden wine cabinet and all completed within 1/2 hr. And yes cleaned the skimmer cup too. Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Update on the equipment so far. 1. IM 10 gallon aquarium 2. The Bombay Store wine cabinet for Stand 3. WP10 4. Upgraded return pump from IM 16 gallon, rated at 211 gph along with IM spinstream 5. PLS 50 elite skimmer 6. IM 16 gallon Skkye 8W LED (need to upgrade this soon) 7. IM desktop filter socks 8. Digital thermometer 9. Nano flipper 10. Tunze 3155 Auto top off Link to comment
billdeluz Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Nice keep it coming Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Bought this light on eBay today. Got to see how it works. http://www.ebay.com/itm/111768240007?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment
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