floydie83 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am new to nano-reef but not to reef keeping. I recently moved and decided to downsize to a nano aquarium from a 90 gallon. I was really excited about the elegance and challenge of a nano reef tank and especially a sumpless AIO. Anyways here is what I have going for the last couple weeks. http://s892.photobucket.com/user/floydie83/media/nuvo16/167acf5c-e839-4979-bc99-98fa1c02525e.jpg.html'> Equipment: IM Nuvo 16 Maxspect Razor 120w 16000k AquaC Remora Nano Skimmer Ecotech Marine Vortech MP10w DA RKL Plus Tunze ATO I am still in the setup process and need to get the chords under control. I am thinking of building a box that fits on the shelf to hide all the chords and display my monitors. That will clean this build a bunch. Any other ideas are appreciated. As far as livestock goes: Carib Sea Fiji Pink Sand (~15 lb) Live Rock (~10 lb) 2 Mocha Clowns 1 Tail Spot Blenny Skunk Cleaner Shrimp 3 Astraea Snails 3 Margarita Snals The tank cycled fairly quickly. I am really happy with the quality of it all the equipment I have gotten. The skimmer is the only thing I am a little disappointed with, maybe I just need to give it time. I am also developing a cyano problem that needs to be nipped. I suspect I'm getting too much natural light...nothing I can do. I think I will try the cover the tank up method since I have no corals yet. See if this helps. Link to comment
RedDevil.258 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 nagh that skimmer is a POS! Build looks good, looking foward to more pictures and write up. Link to comment
floydie83 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 My cyano is out of control it was floating up in sheets when I got home. Lets see how the 3 days no light method goes....and all wrapped up! Link to comment
floydie83 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Unwrapped the tank last night! Cyano is under control. Water Change this morning. Nitrates are reading 0. Glad to see this method worked. Picked up a tail spot blenny this morning and a green ricordea. I also got my cables under control. Looking good and feeling happy about the tank. Link to comment
xzeror Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 looking good! love the scape. Link to comment
x3thelast Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Following along. Just started my nuvo 16 as well. Link to comment
SeahawkReefer Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Ah... nice build! I'd go with a bit more rock and a little different scape, but that's subjective. I really like the baskets to hide the wires in and to mount the controller on... Great start! Link to comment
floydie83 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Ah... nice build! I'd go with a bit more rock and a little different scape, but that's subjective. I really like the baskets to hide the wires in and to mount the controller on... Great start! Following along. Just started my nuvo 16 as well. looking good! love the scape. Thanks for all the support! I am really happy with how the baskets turned out. Thanks Target! I've been using cable ties to mount things inside the baskets. Its making for a nice clean look. I need to find a way to hide top off reservoir. Link to comment
floydie83 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Not sure where all my pictures disappeared to? Anyways lost all my fish last week I am letting my tank fallow for six or more weeks. I set up a QT tank and am letting that cycle as we speak. I never had a problem with fish disease previously. My old fish store treated with copper, new one doesn't I suspect this is part of the problem. Regardless, you live you learn. Excited to get some new fish into quarantine. I think I will do something more exciting than clowns or some designer clowns. Any ideas are appreciated. All the inverts are looking great. My skunk cleaner is happy growing. Shed his skeleton a couple days ago. I added a few corals and will get pics of those later today. Link to comment
floydie83 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 got the dslr out... http://s892.photobucket.com/user/floydie83/media/20130518-DSC03836.jpg.html'> http://s892.photobucket.com/user/floydie83/media/20130518-DSC03843.jpg.html'> need to get some full tank shots up. Link to comment
NanoGuy13 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 very nice. The razors look nice over the 16 Link to comment
x3thelast Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 did you skimmer stop spitting microbubbles yet? I got tired of it and just returned it and stuck to my little airstone skimmer. Link to comment
floydie83 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 did you skimmer stop spitting microbubbles yet? I got tired of it and just returned it and stuck to my little airstone skimmer. yes it did. I also had to be a little careful about where i placed the outlet. If I let it pour over the pump I am sure I would have bubbles again. I moved the skimmer to the side as you see in the top photo. I was annoyed by this skimmer at first. Its running fine now, producing likes a dark crap. It could be better I think, but I do like the sleek black look. Link to comment
x3thelast Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 yes it did. I also had to be a little careful about where i placed the outlet. If I let it pour over the pump I am sure I would have bubbles again. I moved the skimmer to the side as you see in the top photo. I was annoyed by this skimmer at first. Its running fine now, producing likes a dark crap. It could be better I think, but I do like the sleek black look. thats good. I just didnt like having TONS of microbubbles as it was annoying to see and i didnt want to risk my sps. i do need a bigger skimmer tho... Link to comment
floydie83 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 A long overdue update on my tank. I have been adding a lot of corals and getting rid of a lot. All the softies are gone. The tank is now SPS and LPS dominant. I have a BRS 2-Part dosing system setup. In addition, I changed out the AquaC Remora Nano for the Aquamaxx HOB. What a better skimmer, not even close in comparison. SPS are starting to grow out nicely getting great polyp extension on some. My clam is doing great. Algae is down. See the video sorry for the crappy quality. I am super happy I switched to Red Sea Coral Pro Salt. It's pretty close on the params I shoot for with dosing, so there is no need to dose it before changing out water. Just waiting and maintaining till this baby fills in. Link to comment
floydie83 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 http://s811.photobucket.com/user/mattfadden/media/20130921-DSC02969_zpsd3cc5e13.jpg.html'> http://s811.photobucket.com/user/mattfadden/media/20130921-DSC02974_zps97a3b741.jpg.html'> http://s811.photobucket.com/user/mattfadden/media/20130921-DSC02991_zps68ca26e1.jpg.html'> Link to comment
floydie83 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Night of fun! Goodbye ReefKeeper, HELLO APEX! http://s811.photobucket.com/user/mattfadden/media/null_zps2c8d0187.jpg.html'> Link to comment
floydie83 Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 I loved my RKL, but the features that the Apex has are awesome. Regardless, I found a great use for my RKL while I wait for a less expensive temp controller. Keeping my new keezer full of beer cold... Also new coral additions (sorry for crappy phone photos). Link to comment
Dramad1 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm liking this tank, makes me want to buy another tank, very nice! What new fishes did you pick up? Link to comment
floydie83 Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 I just put in a banner cardinal and still have a tangaroa goby, purple firefish, and tanakas pygmy wrasse. Link to comment
londonloco Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Any updates on this tank? How is the Aquamaxx HOB skimmer working for you? Link to comment
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