jstuver Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Innovative marine nuvo 16g I transferred the corals I kept from my 42g versa to this one around the 20th of November 2 Quote Link to comment
russ722 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Wondering if someone can help me out,what are the actual tank demisions of the im fusion 10? Ive seen conflicting sizes on the tank on the web. Quote Link to comment
Towntastic Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hi to everyone, I am in yorkshire, UK. Looking to return to the hobby after many many years. I had a 6x2x2 invert tank with under gravel filtration and natural sea water from a marine life centre. After moving 20 plus years ago I didn't have time or room to continue. But the bug has bitten again and it's time for a more modern outlook. I have started looking at the IM tanks first the 16 then the 24 and now leaning to the mini38 which is probably the one I will go for. I know it has been superseded by the fusion40 but that is twice the cost and cannot see that it's twice as good. So that's where I am at the moment, your thoughts are welcome. Quote Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hi to everyone, I am in yorkshire, UK. Looking to return to the hobby after many many years. I had a 6x2x2 invert tank with under gravel filtration and natural sea water from a marine life centre. After moving 20 plus years ago I didn't have time or room to continue. But the bug has bitten again and it's time for a more modern outlook. I have started looking at the IM tanks first the 16 then the 24 and now leaning to the mini38 which is probably the one I will go for. I know it has been superseded by the fusion40 but that is twice the cost and cannot see that it's twice as good. So that's where I am at the moment, your thoughts are welcome. IM 4,8,16,24, and 38 are no longer made. They were prone to cracking. My 24 cracked. If you want the 38, go with the 40. Quote Link to comment
Towntastic Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thank you for the reply, much appreciated. I cannot get to see the tank close up as their are no stockists nearby and I will import. The 38 is obviously old stock. I notice the 40 is low iron glass. I just wondered if it was worth paying double for it, that's why I came on here as I value people's advice. Quote Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thank you for the reply, much appreciated. I cannot get to see the tank close up as their are no stockists nearby and I will import. The 38 is obviously old stock. I notice the 40 is low iron glass. I just wondered if it was worth paying double for it, that's why I came on here as I value people's advice. I'd go with the 40. Quote Link to comment
Towntastic Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Ta for that, I will let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment
Shoob1e Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 just setup my 25lagoon last night Quote Link to comment
MrRBW Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 any chance of creating an IM 25g lagoon list in the first post? Quote Link to comment
HighCurrent Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have a 14g Peninsula to contribute. Quote Link to comment
calvin Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Hey guys I'm having trouble trying to swap out the return pump on my IM 20. A have a Rio and an MJ pump. The outputs on them don't match the stock tubing (tubing is too small). How are you doing this? Is there an adapter to buy? Couldn't find the right one at Lowe's Quote Link to comment
calvin Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 c'mon guys. someone can answer this for me Quote Link to comment
Jaredgib Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 How much to small is the tubing? I upgraded the stock IM 20 pump with a Sicce and used a hairdryer to heat up the tubing then pushed it on the fittings. 1 Quote Link to comment
HighCurrent Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 When I changed mine to a Sicce it was close enough that it went together without any problems. Odds are if the tubing is very close but not close enough, you will not find an adapter for it. Maybe you could use a bigger replacement tube? Then leave a smaller section of the original tube on the bulkhead. Then just jam it over? 1 Quote Link to comment
calvin Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 On 4/19/2017 at 10:26 PM, Jaredgib said: How much to small is the tubing? I upgraded the stock IM 20 pump with a Sicce and used a hairdryer to heat up the tubing then pushed it on the fittings. i used hot water to try to expand it but not a hairdryer. maybe I'll give that a shot. thanks On 4/20/2017 at 5:42 AM, HighCurrent said: When I changed mine to a Sicce it was close enough that it went together without any problems. Odds are if the tubing is very close but not close enough, you will not find an adapter for it. Maybe you could use a bigger replacement tube? Then leave a smaller section of the original tube on the bulkhead. Then just jam it over? i'll try that if the hairdryer doesn't work. thanks Quote Link to comment
Ezrunner23 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 i just bought a used Nuvo 10 and i want to replace the return pump i'm thinking about either thehttps://www.marinedepot.com/Sicce_Syncra_Silent_0.5_Multifunction_Aquarium_Pump_185_GPH_Fixed_Flow_Aquarium_Powerheads-Sicce_USA-XJ1131-FIPHFF-vi.html or the https://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Recirculation_Pump_Silence_1073.008_Adjustable_Flow_Aquarium_Powerheads-Tunze-TZ79080-FIPHAD-vi.html which one do you guys think would be better? Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 6 hours ago, Ezrunner23 said: i just bought a used Nuvo 10 and i want to replace the return pump i'm thinking about either thehttps://www.marinedepot.com/Sicce_Syncra_Silent_0.5_Multifunction_Aquarium_Pump_185_GPH_Fixed_Flow_Aquarium_Powerheads-Sicce_USA-XJ1131-FIPHFF-vi.html or the https://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Recirculation_Pump_Silence_1073.008_Adjustable_Flow_Aquarium_Powerheads-Tunze-TZ79080-FIPHAD-vi.html which one do you guys think would be better? I haven't bought my IM tank yet...funds and indecision (LOL), but in my reading, the Sicce Syncra Silent are very popular as a replacement in the Nuvo's. there's a # of options, each capable of different gph. it would be best to get something more powerful than what it came with as that gives you more leeway in the future. Quote Link to comment
Ezrunner23 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 13 hours ago, Friendly said: I haven't bought my IM tank yet...funds and indecision (LOL), but in my reading, the Sicce Syncra Silent are very popular as a replacement in the Nuvo's. there's a # of options, each capable of different gph. it would be best to get something more powerful than what it came with as that gives you more leeway in the future. yeah I just don't want to put a powerhead inside the display so I'm really thinking about getting the tunze since it will give me 210gph. I'm only going to put LPS and maybe a soft coral or two. I really lucked out when I got mine I got it on a moving sale for $20 they only had it running for 8-9 months! Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 hey EZ, the Sicce is a replacement pump, it would go in the back AIO chamber and connects to the flow nozzle. it's not something you would put in the fishes living space. in fact, if you get a powerful enough Syncra pump, you could get the spin stream nozzle upgrade and not have to worry about a powerhead. Quote Link to comment
Mckinney0171 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I use the Sicce 1.0 pump along with the spin stream nozzle. Works great. Anyone using an MP10 in theirs? Just wondering what is a good percentage to run at. Those things are hard to judge what is too much and too little flow. I have mine maxed out. But, I am afraid it may be too much. Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 hey McK...any particular reason you're using both the nozzle and a powerhead? Isn't the spin stream supposed to remove the need of a powerhead? Quote Link to comment
Mckinney0171 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 20 minutes ago, Friendly said: hey McK...any particular reason you're using both the nozzle and a powerhead? Isn't the spin stream supposed to remove the need of a powerhead? The spin stream doesn't provide any flow. It is just a piece of plastic (nozzle)on a bearing that spins when water flows through it and creates random turbulance. In my case the Sicce 1.0 was a larger output than the stock pump. My thought was to use the spin stream to account for the extra flow since the spin stream causes a little reduction in flow when you use it. Too much flow in such a little tank can be problematic for the inhabitants. Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 hey McK, it is powered by the flow of your return pump...so not self-powered, but powered non-the-less. that's why the product description says it creates 'ocean currents' in your tank. if you're looking for more flow, that makes sense...was just curious because the spin stream does something similar to the MP10. Quote Link to comment
Ezrunner23 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 would the Sicce 1.0 fit the nuvo 10? sorry I meant a wave make inside the display. edit: did some research and it does fit. Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 what are the dimensions of the chamber and the dimensions of the current pump? the Sicce Syncra 1.0 is 3.5" x 1.9" x 2.8". Quote Link to comment
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