Rory282 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hello reefers, While i am slowly collecting everything for my reefer 170, I bought an im fusion 10 for a good price (not easy in europe) and thinking about setting it up as my first saltwater tank. I sold my freshwater tank and i'm officially fishless and it kinda sucks . Planning to run it skimmerless (like Gena, she does a wonderful job with her fusion 10) and just keep up with water changes. If i really need to use one i have an atb nano hob skimmer for backup. So what do i already have: Tank: im fusion 10 Stand: ikea kallax Pump: eheim compact 600 Skimmer: eheim skim marine 100 Heater: eheim thermopreset 50watt Water movement: mp10wqd Light: Nanobox mini tide plus m ATO: Tunze 3152 Now what ato should i get? Tunze nano osmolator 3152? Should i choose the prime hd or the kessil a80? I actually want a mini tide but it's to expensive to import it to Belgium Couldn't resist and bought a nanobox mini tide plus m, i wanted that light for over 2 years now. Figured it be worth the extra cost. Here are some pics: What do you think of this aquascape? Planning to only keep a few corals like a frogspawn or torch and some acans and zoas. i also want one fish to keep the bioload low. Not really sure which one to get. Perhaps a purple dottyback or a tailspot... Fts 01/04/2019 Cheers, Rory 7 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Rory282 said: Hello reefers, While i am slowly collecting everything for my reefer 170, I bought a im fusion 10 for an good price (not easy in europe) and thinking about setting it up as my first saltwater tank. I sold my freshwater tank and i'm officially fishless and it kinda sucks . Planning to run it skimmerless (like Gena, she does a wonderful job with her fusion 10) and just keep up with water changes. If i really need to use one i have an atb nano hob skimmer for backup. So what do i already have: Tank: im fusion 10 Stand: ikea kallax (do you think this is strong enough?) Pump: eheim compact 300 (new one, should i buy the 600?) Heater: eheim thermopreset 50watt Water movement: mp10wqd Light: still the stock light, going to buy a prime hd or a kessil a80 (what should i choose?) Now what ato should i get? Tunze nano osmolator 3152? Should i choose the prime hd or the kessil a80? I actually want a mini tide but it's to expensive to import it to Belgium Here are some pics: What do you think of this aquascape? Planning to only keep a few corals like a frogspawn or torch and some acans and zoas. i also want one fish to keep the bioload low. Not really sure which one to get. Perhaps a purple dottyback or a tailspot... Cheers, Rory I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Kellie in CA Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Looks good! 1 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Equipment update: My feed pump and heater: So using the compact 300 to let the water go slowly through the filter media. Good idea or not? Heater is the new thermopreset 50. It's a nice little heater with a fixed temp. My flowpump: Nothing special here... Just a nice mp10 Skimmer if i need one: This is a real beauty, handmade by atb. Don't mind the airstone, it's in the gunk reservoir because there is no air tubing to hold it into place. skimmer fits nicely in chamber 2 if i would use a prime, kessil or nanobox. Can't use it with the stocklight. Cheers, Rory 3 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 So the longer i look at the nanobox mini tide the more i want one. A white body with black lid would look awesome over my tank. I'm also going to order a polycarbonate lid. I asked if he could make it with smoked polycarbonate and clear mesh. Also thinking about upgrading the custom caddy i have and buy the intank one. 2 Quote Link to comment
Hobbs Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Looks good to me! A gallon of saltwater weighs 8.6lbs so your tank will not be more than 100 with everything in. If you're worried I'd recommend you sit on your stand and test it for a while. Probably should be fine though 2 Quote Link to comment
cju84 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 9/12/2017 at 4:44 AM, Rory282 said: Stand: ikea kallax (do you think this is strong enough?) I have the same stand that my IM 20 is on. You're good there. I have the Tunze 3152 on my 20g too and it works great. 1 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, cju84 said: I have the same stand that my IM 20 is on. You're good there. I have the Tunze 3152 on my 20g too and it works great. Good to know! If it can hold the 20 the 10 should not be a problem. Think i'm going to buy the 3152 and a tunze nano care magnet. Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Even though the stand seems sturdy enough, i decided to reinforce it with some corner braces i had lying around the house. Just for extra safety. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lula_Mae Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Looking good! I have a Walmart version of that stand for my new tank I'm pulling together lol. Quote Link to comment
TatorTaco Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 The L bracket install was a good call. Super cheap, super quick to install, and it'll give you so much more piece of mind. Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 hours ago, Lula_Mae said: Looking good! I have a Walmart version of that stand for my new tank I'm pulling together lol. Thx! I love the simple look of the stand. It's cheap and sturdy. What could you want more? 4 hours ago, TatorTaco said: The L bracket install was a good call. Super cheap, super quick to install, and it'll give you so much more piece of mind. Yep, i already had them so i figured why not install them on the stand for extra safety. Took me 5 minutes to do. 2 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I love simple too! I think it looks GREAT! I love a brick wall too . 1 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 11 minutes ago, gena said: I love simple too! I think it looks GREAT! I love a brick wall too . Thx Gena, i really appreciate it. And yes there is just something about reeftanks against a brick wall. The light spillage looks so nice at night on that wall. Just love it! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tautoo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 On 9/14/2017 at 8:14 AM, Rory282 said: So the longer i look at the nanobox mini tide the more i want one. A white body with black lid would look awesome over my tank. I'm also going to order a polycarbonate lid. I asked if he could make it with smoked polycarbonate and clear mesh. Also thinking about upgrading the custom caddy i have and buy the intank one. You wont regret the Tide or upgrading to the intank media basket. I have, and love them both! Im going to be snagging a lid before long myself as well. 1 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 11 hours ago, Tautoo said: You wont regret the Tide or upgrading to the intank media basket. I have, and love them both! Im going to be snagging a lid before long myself as well. Thx mate! Just looked at your build thread. Tank is doing great! Yes, once you set your mind on a tide, you just don't want anything else. Quote Link to comment
Tautoo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Rory282 said: Thx mate! Just looked at your build thread. Tank is doing great! Yes, once you set your mind on a tide, you just don't want anything else. Thank you. Yeah I ran into them while browsing this site. Talked to the wife, and ordered one within a couple days of seeing them. Dave is really awesome to work with. 1 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Looks great so far!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 22/9/2017 at 3:34 PM, Tautoo said: Thank you. Yeah I ran into them while browsing this site. Talked to the wife, and ordered one within a couple days of seeing them. Dave is really awesome to work with. i've been eyeballing those nanobox reef lights for years now. They will cost me a good amount of money (being in EUROPE and having to pay extra taxes), but it will be totally worth it. On 22/9/2017 at 4:38 PM, kimberbee said: Looks great so far!! Yay! Kimberbee and Gena reacted to my thread, now i just need Teeny and all my favorite fusion 10 owners posted in my build thread . Hehe 2 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Today is a good day, actually today is a very good day. I just ordered my nanobox reef mini tide plus m, white body black lid! Woohuuw ! Now, let the waiting begin... 4 Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Talked to Dave, he told me my tide will be out no later than next Monday. So this is actual footage of me already waiting for the delivery truck: 2 6 Quote Link to comment
TatorTaco Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Rory282 said: Talked to Dave, he told me my tide will be out no later than next Monday. So this is actual footage of me already waiting for the delivery truck: Weirdo. Puts some pants on! 4 Quote Link to comment
Noinoi24 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Subscribed. Like your plans and your set-up so far. Quote Link to comment
Lynton Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Good start, Subbed look forward to ur progress Quote Link to comment
Rory282 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 3 hours ago, TatorTaco said: Weirdo. Puts some pants on! So you notice i’m not wearing pants, the fact that i’m a frog doesn’t bother you? 3 hours ago, Noinoi24 said: Subscribed. Like your plans and your set-up so far. Thanks! 2 hours ago, Lynton said: Good start, Subbed look forward to ur progress Thanks! Next thing i’m going to order is my ato or my custom acrylic lid... Thinking about using aquaforest probiotic reef salt, any thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment
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