Drunkmonkey Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Had a IM 20 before. Ended up selling the whole setup. Went tank less for about 7-8 months. then the itch happened. Picture of old IM 20 Decided to try the IM 25 Lagoon due to the depth dimensions Here is the plans so far. Hardware Tank: Innovative Marine 25 Gallon Fusion Lagoon ✔️ Lighting: Ecotech Marine Radion XR15W Gen 3 Pro ✔️ Light Mount: Ecotech Hanging Kit DIY lowes ✔️ Controller: Apex Jr. with PM1 module for Ph ✔️ Doser: Jebao DP3 Heater: Eheim Jager 75w aquatop 75w heater ✔️ Pump: Stock or upgrade to Sicce 1.0 Wavemaker: Gyre or mp10qd or 2x Jebao PP4 ✔️ ATO: Tunze Nano ATO ✔️ Media Basket: 1 IM Custom Caddy ✔️ Skimmer: IM Ghost Desktop Protein Skimmer ✔️ Reactor:IM MiniMax Desktop Reactor Misc: IM Spin Stream Nozzles, IM Fish Guards Stand: Ikea Cabinet with Top and door from Ikea as well. ✔️ At the moment I have purchased the stand, light, and tank. Here is how it currently sits. The top will have to cut down to match the cabinet. but it will be flush with no overhang. Link to comment
flatlandreefer Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Following along. Are you going to go bare bottom with this tank or are you planning on having sand? Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Following along. Are you going to go bare bottom with this tank or are you planning on having sand? I'm currently debating this currently. While bare bottom was easier to clean, it did look out of place with just the rock and corals. Seeing some of the aquascapes folks have been doing recently with sand and rocks makes me want to try it again. Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Cut the top.Also picked up an aquatop 75w heater and 1 media basket. I'm thinking just running one media basket. While the the other side run the sock filter.Currently tying to find out alternatives to hanging kit from ecotech. Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Very slow in making this wet. but hopefully soon. with BRS black friday specials i can get a boat load of items quickly. but i was able to hang the light yesterday. Link to comment
cherokee2871 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Looks great man! Love my 25 Lagoon. Just got it wet this weekend. Can't wait to see what you do. Love the stand by the way gorgeous set up. Link to comment
Bowen1022 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Do you have a link for that stand? Its awesome Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Do you have a link for that stand? Its awesome The stand is actually a Ikea Kitchen Cabinet, I found in their clearance section. but its similar to this. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69034601/ and the door and top are the same. basically two doors. and i used one for the top. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00266896/#/70266911 Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 picked up some Live Rock (maybe dry depends on when i can get water in the tank) from a local reefer breaking down his tank. not bad for a aquascape. Going to pick up some Sand tomorrow and and some salt. and was able to set this small 5 gallon tank for my daughter. Link to comment
cherokee2871 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Looks awesome man! Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 No pics. but picked up a Apex Jr. and a Tunze nano ato from black friday specials. still debating on getting Gyre/MP10 or 2 Jebao PP4. Link to comment
cherokee2871 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I am running an MP10 in mine it is the less invasive of the three as far as tank space taken up in the DT. The gyre 130 might be way too much flow for this tank. A single pp4 would be good two would take up a lot of room. I am extremely happy with the MP10 provides plenty of flow and takes up very little space and no wire hanging out of my DT. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Nice cabinet! I need to get a new top for my stand since the piece of counter top I got from Menards has started to sag. Are you worried at all about the top you picked sagging at all? Do you know what it's made out of? Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 I am running an MP10 in mine it is the less invasive of the three as far as tank space taken up in the DT. The gyre 130 might be way too much flow for this tank. A single pp4 would be good two would take up a lot of room. I am extremely happy with the MP10 provides plenty of flow and takes up very little space and no wire hanging out of my DT. Thanks! I am going to try a single pp4 or a single pp 8. at the moment that price is too good pass up. While i love the mp10.(had it on the im 20) the price at 285(new) is a bit disappointing. I get it that its american made, and i want to support american made products but at the end of the day its about value and what i can stretch my budget out. might just end up getting a used one down the line. Nice cabinet! I need to get a new top for my stand since the piece of counter top I got from Menards has started to sag. Are you worried at all about the top you picked sagging at all? Do you know what it's made out of? Thanks. at the moment no. The top is supported pretty good. Like most stands its made out of MDF. So at the end I just have to be cognizant on not getting it wet or get is soaking with water. Hard to do in this hobby but it is doable. Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 ok. I lied 1 picture. sent the wifey to the local fish store to get 20 gallons of salt water to start the cycle / and to make sure the rock does not dry up. will add sand later once i do a water change. Link to comment
reefhound Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 may want to rethink the PP4 i'm really not happy with mine, i can't dial it down low enough.. i guess the wifi one would work alot better IMO on a positive note.. I like the rock n setup allready Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 may want to rethink the PP4 i'm really not happy with mine, i can't dial it down low enough.. i guess the wifi one would work alot better IMO on a positive note.. I like the rock n setup allready Thanks. Yea i ended up with 2 pp4's. lucky for me i am still debating barebottom or sand. i'll try it out with 2 and try to dial it down. if its too strong. i'll try with one. and move one pp4 to my daughters tank. Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Here a FTS still a bit cloudy but cleared up pretty quick already.(added the sand this morning) also the new addition is two Jebao PP4. Not bad for a little powerhead. and a Neptune Apex Jr. Link to comment
cherokee2871 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Looks Awesome monkey cant wait to see it stocked Link to comment
Chubble Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 The stand is actually a Ikea Kitchen Cabinet, I found in their clearance section. but its similar to this. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69034601/ and the door and top are the same. basically two doors. and i used one for the top. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00266896/#/70266911 I really like the stand, were you concerned about the weight of the tank filled? if so did you do any modification to reinforce it? Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I really like the stand, were you concerned about the weight of the tank filled? if so did you do any modification to reinforce it? I am looking to reinforce it but at the moment it is doing fine without bowing. since the the frame and and the tank are exact dimension the brunt of the weight is going down the sides. At least that is my thinking. also i figure this is a kitchen cabinet, it sound be designed to stand the weight of the stone/marble countertop. which weighs about the same. Link to comment
Drunkmonkey Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Update. Found an old ipad I had that the home button doesnt work. so i am toying around to see if it makes a good Apex Jr. Display. Untitled by Carlo Apalis, on Flickr and here is another photo. Untitled by Carlo Apalis, on Flickr Link to comment
do not smoke the reef(er) Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 coming to life! Link to comment
cherokee2871 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 That looks awesome man. Link to comment
Diesel3443 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Looks awesome . Loving the scape! Link to comment
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