Milkeeway Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Luckily there's a ton of posts on the Nuvo so it wasn't difficult to find a good alternative to the stock return pump. I was a little apprehensive at first and was not sure if it was going to be too much. When I originally set up the Nuvo 10 the flow was pathetic.. Then I took The stock return pump out and realized there was an adjustment and it was fully closed. I should probably not instantly throw away the instructions because it probably mentions that. Once I adjusted it to the max output it was a lot better but the Spinstream really cuts down the flow regardless. It wasn't stirring up stuff on the top of the sand like I wanted so crap was accumulating. Immediately after turning it on my tank was filled with so much of the debris the old pump wasn't picking up. It actually cleaned up the sump area quite a lot too. I think it's the perfect amount of flow for this tank. I swear it's cut the time my tank needs to "clear up" after a water change or algae scrub in half. I used Fiji Pink live sand which tends to be finer but it does not blow it all around. An Ecotech MP5 would be ideal but since it only exists in my head I opted for this combo. I never liked the look of traditional power heads so I opted for a cleaner look "imo" over a more randomized flow. I might change my mind in the future but for now I'm very satisfied. Link to comment
Elizabeth94 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I heard the Maxi jet 900 was good for the return on these tanks. I upgraded mine to a Sicce Micra Plus, pushes out 158gph. Not as much as the maxi but because I have got one of my Vortech mp10's on one side of the tank. How do you like the spinstream? I was going to do your exact set up but I think it would have been too much with an mp10 in there. I am already impressed with this little tank, can't wait to get it wet. If you have a build thread let me know, id love to watch your progress. Link to comment
Milkeeway Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 I heard the Maxi jet 900 was good for the return on these tanks. I upgraded mine to a Sicce Micra Plus, pushes out 158gph. Not as much as the maxi but because I have got one of my Vortech mp10's on one side of the tank. How do you like the spinstream? I was going to do your exact set up but I think it would have been too much with an mp10 in there. I am already impressed with this little tank, can't wait to get it wet. If you have a build thread let me know, id love to watch your progress. No build thread yet. I'll probably start one soon. I'll definitely let you know. The spin stream is great for what it is but I'd pick an MP10 over it any day lol. I just couldn't justify the cost right now with all the other junk I bought! I'll keep my eyes open for a good deal though Link to comment
Elizabeth94 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I hear you, they are pretty pricing especially for such a small tank. I was lucky enough to have one left from my previous tank. I was still gonna try the spinstream. Are they really as loud as people say? My tank is in my room, I don't think I could sleep with too much noise. Even the mp10 can be loud. They do have those new quiet mp10's out, which may be a future update for me. The Maxspect Grye powerhead/wave makers seem neat too. Link to comment
Milkeeway Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 I haven't looked into the Maxpect thanks for the recommendation. I could barely hear the spin stream with the stock pump. It's a bit noisier with the maxi jet but not loud at all. I hear the waterfall of the overflow more. I've also got the AI Prime light and it's got that weird buzz people complain about. I hear all those over the spin stream. The Ghost Skimmer from IM was the noisiest so I don't use it now. Plus I could never get it dialed in. Link to comment
Elizabeth94 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hope the buzz from that light is bearable. I plan on picking up an AI Prime soon. I usually go with radions but I really don't think I need anything more than the AI Prime for my stocking list. Cant push myself to spend that much money on the XR15w.. Link to comment
Milkeeway Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hope the buzz from that light is bearable. I plan on picking up an AI Prime soon. I usually go with radions but I really don't think I need anything more than the AI Prime for my stocking list. Cant push myself to spend that much money on the XR15w.. I called AI Prime customer service and they are shipping out a new light and mount for me. Customer support is really good. Hoping the new light does not have the same issues. I think an AI Prime is good for almost everything. I think its a 40W - 45W fixture over a 10G if everything is maxed out. However I suppose one might not like the color with everything at 100% Link to comment
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