lhernandez86 Nuvo 30L Shallow Lagoon Reef Build

[lhernandez86]

All,

 

Super excited to be posting here once again as a build thread. I haven't had a tank in about 4 years due to just getting burnt out and life tanking over (work, other hobbies, kids). BUT I'm extremely happy to be back posting within this community of great reefers!

 

Previous Tank Builds:

• Redsea Max (forgot which one)
• ADA 60p Reef
• CAD Lights Custom Tank (36x18x10)

 

Here are the initial plans...

 

Equipment List:

• Stand - Pottery Barn Stand (No idea how or why I got this they shipped it to us on accident and we kept it 🙃
• Tank - Innovative Marine 30L Shallow Reef Tank (Purchased new from BRS) (36x15x13)
• Skimmer - CAD Lights PLS 50 II Elite Skimmer
• Lights - Prime HD's (White x2)
• Baskets - Intank Custom Fuge Baskets (x2)
• Fuge Light - Cheap Amazon submersible LED Lights
• Pump - Vortech MP10Return Pump 
• Retun Pump - Stock (Will upgrade in a few months to a DC pump)
• Liverock - Real Reef Live Rock (10 lbs) 

 

Items still needed:

• Media Reactor
• Tunze ATO
• Custom Water Reservoir
• DJ Switch Console
• Back Up Battery

 

Livestock Plans:

• Leopard Wrasse (Pair)
• Yellow Coris Wrasse
• True Perculas (x2)
• Anemone Crabs (x3)
• Anemone Bali Shrimp (x2)
• Pom Pom Crab (x2)
• Sexy Shrimp (x4)
• Fire Shrimp (x2)
• Acro Crab (x1)
• Strawberry Crab (x1)
• Mangroves (x4)

 

Most of the equipment will arrive tomorrow and will begin posting pics of setup coming together.

[VaporCountry]

Welcome back @lhernandez86, I recently just got back in the hobby about three months ago with a Nuvo 30L. Its a great tank so far, I really like. Looking forward to following along with your build. What are your plans for corals?