Innovative Marine Fusion 10 Club

[Lula_Mae]

7 hours ago, Ezrunner23 said:

hello everyone I just set up my nuvo 10 two weeks ago still cycling at the moment with no lights. I've been looking into the ai prime hd I was just wondering if anyone has it and how its going for you so far! I also just ordered the sicce 1.0 to have more flow.

I think that may be what Gena has over hers, though she had it over a 20 drop-off first.

[moosubi]

On 8/9/2017 at 10:36 AM, Ezrunner23 said:

hello everyone I just set up my nuvo 10 two weeks ago still cycling at the moment with no lights. I've been looking into the ai prime hd I was just wondering if anyone has it and how its going for you so far! I also just ordered the sicce 1.0 to have more flow.

It's a great light for the tank.  I ran one over a 20G, you most likely won't run it higher than 50% on the little Nuvo.  I have a Kessil A160 over mine right now, never really gets over 25% with softies.

[gena]

On 8/9/2017 at 10:36 AM, Ezrunner23 said:

hello everyone I just set up my nuvo 10 two weeks ago still cycling at the moment with no lights. I've been looking into the ai prime hd I was just wondering if anyone has it and how its going for you so far! I also just ordered the sicce 1.0 to have more flow.

I do have one over my nuvo 10.  Works GREAT for it.  My favorite light I've had so far . 

[Russell's Reef_721]

Considering the Eshopps nano skimmer. Does it fit? If so, how does it perform?

[teenyreef]

1 hour ago, Russell's Reef_721 said:

Considering the Eshopps nano skimmer. Does it fit? If so, how does it perform?

I have one in mine. It fits but some people have trouble with light brackets that protrude too much into the center chamber. It works great! 

[Russell's Reef_721]

FINALLY CAME IN!

 

I have everything set up (except for the led strip for the Chaeto reactor). Going to get some live rock and a bucket of established water to help speed up the cycle.

 

Equipment:

 

• Aquamaxx NemoLight 18w LED
• Aquamaxx FR-SE reactor paired with an AccelAquatics LED fuge strip
• Hydor Theo 50w heater
• Tunze Silence 1073.008 return pump
• Auto Aqua Smart Micro ATO

Going to be running Chemipure Blue nano packets in the sock.

 

I also have Arag-Alive Bahama Oolite sand. Opinions? I love the fine sand look, but I think it might get blown around 

 

[gone_PHiSHin]

your instincts are correct, the oolite looks cool but it certainly gets blown around

[Russell's Reef_721]

2 minutes ago, gone_PHiSHin said:

your instincts are correct, the oolite looks cool but it certainly gets blown around

Think I should just go with Fiji Pink? Looking to get a little sand sifter.

[gone_PHiSHin]

fiji pink is my personal favorite. 

[Lula_Mae]

2 hours ago, Russell's Reef_721 said:

FINALLY CAME IN!

 

I have everything set up (except for the led strip for the Chaeto reactor). Going to get some live rock and a bucket of established water to help speed up the cycle.

 

Equipment:

 

• Aquamaxx NemoLight 18w LED
• Aquamaxx FR-SE reactor paired with an AccelAquatics LED fuge strip
• Hydor Theo 50w heater
• Tunze Silence 1073.008 return pump
• Auto Aqua Smart Micro ATO

Going to be running Chemipure Blue nano packets in the sock.

 

I also have Arag-Alive Bahama Oolite sand. Opinions? I love the fine sand look, but I think it might get blown around 

 

If that's a Hydor Theo, keep an eye on it and maybe add a temperature controller to it.  Mine had the wonkiest internal thermostat ever...

[Russell's Reef_721]

10 hours ago, Lula_Mae said:

If that's a Hydor Theo, keep an eye on it and maybe add a temperature controller to it.  Mine had the wonkiest internal thermostat ever...

I heard about that. I was constantly monitoring my temp on my old tank, but the probe thermometer crapped out. But when the thermometer did work, it kept the temp at a consistent 80*F. Getting a new one for the Nuvo today.

[Russell's Reef_721]

Got my thread up  Check it out if you guys would like.

[Lula_Mae]

14 minutes ago, Russell's Reef_721 said:

Got my thread up  Check it out if you guys would like.

linky?

[Ezrunner23]

On 8/15/2017 at 8:44 AM, gena said:

I do have one over my nuvo 10.  Works GREAT for it.  My favorite light I've had so far . 

Thanks, Gena. I've been thinking on getting a cheaper light or a used AI prime (non-HD)so i can get an ATO so the salinity can be stable either way i'm just keeping softies and polyps but was thinking of the future just in-case i wanted to upgrade later since i have 2 Ten gallon reef tanks(nuvo 10 & standard 10 gallon with HOB filter. 

[gena]

4 hours ago, Ezrunner23 said:

Thanks, Gena. I've been thinking on getting a cheaper light or a used AI prime (non-HD)so i can get an ATO so the salinity can be stable either way i'm just keeping softies and polyps but was thinking of the future just in-case i wanted to upgrade later since i have 2 Ten gallon reef tanks(nuvo 10 & standard 10 gallon with HOB filter. 

With softies, you really don't need anything fancy.  Look for a good price on a used one if you really like the Prime .  There are so many acceptable lighting options for a softy tank!

[Ezrunner23]

3 hours ago, gena said:

With softies, you really don't need anything fancy.  Look for a good price on a used one if you really like the Prime .  There are so many acceptable lighting options for a softy tank!

Yeah I have a Wave Point Blade HO LED Aquarium Light Super Blue 10k LED and its growing my hammer Gsp and polyps good!

[Russell's Reef_721]

12 hours ago, Lula_Mae said:

linky?

 

[Tautoo]

Recently swapped my Cadlights 8g into a IM10, happy to join the club.

 

 

[CrazyEyes]

Just picked this up today, figured I'd post a pic. Will start a build thread soon as progression starts.                                     

[SouthFlorida_Tron]

GUYS!!!!!!

 

I need help...... I haven't been able to rid myself of this mess... its stubborn... i am unsure if its related to feeding, could be photo period, or temperature... 

Water changes are completed weekly, and chemipure blue is maintained regularly... 

 

Please help!!!

 

 

[Tautoo]

2 minutes ago, SouthFlorida_Tron said:

GUYS!!!!!!

 

I need help...... I haven't been able to rid myself of this mess... its stubborn... i am unsure if its related to feeding, could be photo period, or temperature... 

Water changes are completed weekly, and chemipure blue is maintained regularly... 

 

Please help!!!

 

 

More info! What are your water params?  Whats your feeding schedule?  What is your photo period?

[SouthFlorida_Tron]

Feed a little bit of mysis or brine daily, not too much, change floss regularly...

 

lighting from ai ai prime is 12 hours but very very low power. Low blues from 10am-12, and 8-10pm... bulk of lighting is noon to 8pm

[CrazyEyes]

Looks like cyano, siphon out what you can and do a 3 day blackout where you don't turn the lights on. Tank also might need more flow. 

[Russell's Reef_721]

35 minutes ago, CrazyEyes said:

Looks like cyano, siphon out what you can and do a 3 day blackout where you don't turn the lights on. Tank also might need more flow. 

It's Dinoflagellates. Best thing to do is siphon and water change. No need to do a blackout.

[teenyreef]

Do they go away at night and come back during the day? That would be an indicator that they could be dinos. They look like dinos to me but it's hard to be sure.