Constructive Feedback on 1st Proposed Build

[JuicyJJuice]

Hi all, 

 

So I am moving closer to pulling the pin on this hobby. I have a preliminary build list and I wanted to get your feedback. 

 

Tank: Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

Stand: Looking for a sturdy antique sideboard or buffet with cupboards. 

Lighting: 1 Aqua Illumination Prime HD

Aquascape: Approx. 20lbs  Marco Rock

Sand: CaribSea Arag Alive Fiji Pink 

Pump: Stock or Sicce Syncra 1.5

Flow:  ??Aqamai KPS??

Heater: Cobalt Neo-therm 100w

Skimmer: None to start.

Testing: Red Sea Marine Care. 

 

Let me know what you think. 

 

[WV Reefer]

15 minutes ago, JuicyJJuice said:

Hi all, 

 

So I am moving closer to pulling the pin on this hobby. I have a preliminary build list and I wanted to get your feedback. 

 

Tank: Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

Stand: Looking for a sturdy antique sideboard or buffet with cupboards. 

Lighting: 1 Aqua Illumination Prime HD

Aquascape: Approx. 20lbs  Marco Rock

Sand: CaribSea Arag Alive Fiji Pink 

Pump: Stock or Sicce Syncra 1.5

Flow:  ??Aqamai KPS??

Heater: Cobalt Neo-therm 100w

Skimmer: None to start.

Testing: Red Sea Marine Care. 

 

Let me know what you think. 

 

 

Sounds good so far. 😊

[Dally]

49 minutes ago, JuicyJJuice said:

Hi all, 

 

So I am moving closer to pulling the pin on this hobby. I have a preliminary build list and I wanted to get your feedback. 

 

Tank: Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

Stand: Looking for a sturdy antique sideboard or buffet with cupboards. 

Lighting: 1 Aqua Illumination Prime HD

Aquascape: Approx. 20lbs  Marco Rock

Sand: CaribSea Arag Alive Fiji Pink 

Pump: Stock or Sicce Syncra 1.5

Flow:  ??Aqamai KPS??

Heater: Cobalt Neo-therm 100w

Skimmer: None to start.

Testing: Red Sea Marine Care. 

 

Let me know what you think. 

 

Do it & don't look back!!

 

List looks good so far. The only thing I can think of is decide if you're going to start by using an RODI system or buy distilled water and mixed with what salt. Also a hydrometer or refractometer for measuring salinity. It may be semantics, but water is what gives life in this hobby so it's important to make sure it's good.

[JuicyJJuice]

16 minutes ago, Dally said:

Do it & don't look back!!

 

List looks good so far. The only thing I can think of is decide if you're going to start by using an RODI system or buy distilled water and mixed with what salt. Also a hydrometer or refractometer for measuring salinity. It may be semantics, but water is what gives life in this hobby so it's important to make sure it's good.

I am renting an apartment so I don't think I will be able to do a RODI system. My initial plan was to do a Nuvo 10G, and to be honest I didn't even think about the additional amount of water I will need for the 25g.  

[Dally]

1 minute ago, JuicyJJuice said:

I am renting an apartment so I don't think I will be able to do a RODI system. My initial plan was to do a Nuvo 10G, and to be honest I didn't even think about the additional amount of water I will need for the 25g.  

The 25g is a beautiful tank, but I've been keeping my tanks small for the same reason. I'm in college so I'm trying to stay fairly mobile. Water quantity was a big factor for me. I don't want to discourage you! But to me, mixing 25g of bottled distilled water seems like a chore & then mixing another 5g a week for water changes seemed like more than I wanted to do for the time being. I had a 6g and I now have a 4g tank. I really really enjoyed them both.

[burtbollinger]

Looks good.  I’d recommend a good ATO and a Hanna dkh checker

[JuicyJJuice]

@burtbollinger what are your thoughts on not having a RODI system for a tank of that size?

[Clown79]

Everything sounds good.

 

You can attach the rodi unit to your faucet to make water, it doesn't need to be permanently plumbed.

 

I definitely recommend a refractometer and hanna alk checker and hanna phos ulr.

 

The kps is a nice wavemaker.

 

Sicce are good pumps but you could also co side the Mighty Jet.

[Dally]

5 minutes ago, Clown79 said:

You can attach the rodi unit to your faucet to make water, it doesn't need to be permanently plumbed.

Not sure why I didn't think to mention this. It's nice to have experienced reefers around with more common reef sense!

[JuicyJJuice]

The water thing is honestly making me re-consider the 10g. As I can handle that with 5gallon jugs of water. 

[Clown79]

4 minutes ago, Dally said:

Not sure why I didn't think to mention this. It's nice to have experienced reefers around with more common reef sense!

I just started using an rodi system myself😁 

I attach mine to the faucet, takes 2 mins and it's more convenient than buying water.

 

It's really nice being able to make my own water whenever I need it and however much I need.

[Dally]

18 minutes ago, Clown79 said:

I just started using an rodi system myself😁 

I attach mine to the faucet, takes 2 mins and it's more convenient than buying water.

 

It's really nice being able to make my own water whenever I need it and however much I need.

I need to get one myself! My tanks are so small that a 2g water change is easy & convenient, but it sure would be nice to stop buying so many plastic gallon jugs.

[Dally]

24 minutes ago, JuicyJJuice said:

The water thing is honestly making me re-consider the 10g. As I can handle that with 5gallon jugs of water. 

I don’t have experience with IM tanks but I’ve heard pretty much only good things about them. If you can deal with the water, go big! But 10g would definitely be easier & is still a great tank. You’ll love it either way.

[Clown79]

5 minutes ago, Dally said:

I need to get one myself! My tanks are so small that a 2g water change is easy & convenient, but it sure would be nice to stop buying so many plastic gallon jugs.

I know, the plastic was a concern for me. I started buying distilled at the grocery store in a 18l jug which is returned empty upon picking up a full one.

[JuicyJJuice]

@Clown79 What height of mount do you use for your AI Prime?