Tom's Lagoon

[TomsReef23]

Hi everyone,

 

My name is Tom.

I just started a reef tank this past weekend. I would like to share and document this journey with everyone.
please feel free to leave me any feedback or comments, i'll try to keep this as up to date as possible. 

 

Tank/Accessories

• Innovative Marine 25 Lagoon.
• Tunze 9001 Skimmer
• Aqua Illuminations Hydra 52HD 
• HMS Single Mounting Arm Kit
• Maxspect Gyre xf130

 

 

 

Start Date: April 27, 2019:

 

Picked up some Sand and a Skimmer that I saw many others using for the IM25 lagoon.

 

Picked up an LED light and an Arm for the tank:

- Hydra 52 HD + Mounting Arm

 

Getting the tank Wet:

 

 

April 28th, 2019

 

Cleared up the next day so I put a few snails and a couple of easy to keep corals in.

 

 

To be continued............. please feel free to leave any comments. Enjoy!

*please  note,  all photos are taken  from my smartphone, apologize for the lack of quality*

[colinadam]

That is an awesome tank! Cant wait to see this one progress.

[Kellie in CA]

Is it ok for the corners to be unsupported like that?  I had an issue with my Lagoon where I could slide a credit card between the stand and tank just barely on the front corners and IM was concerned, but the leveling mat eventually evened out and corrected the issue.  I'm no engineer, just concerned for you.   

[TomsReef23]

2 minutes ago, Kellie in CA said:

Is it ok for the corners to be unsupported like that?  I had an issue with my Lagoon where I could slide a credit card between the stand and tank just barely on the front corners and IM was concerned, but the leveling mat eventually evened out and corrected the issue.  I'm no engineer, just concerned for you.   

Hi Kellie,

 

Thanks for your concern and good question i am not sure either to be honest. The stand under is square but has rounded edges, both the sides and back and front of the tanks are all supported. I placed the tank right on the edge of the front of the glass so now the front 2 corners are slightly sticking out but both sides are fully supported. It should be ok as the tank is only a 25G. But again I am not engineer either, i will keep a close eye on it over time. Thanks for the headsup!  Cheers, Tom

[dvs1986]

a tank should definitely be supported on the corners. if i were tom, i'd drain the tank while its still new, and find an appropriate stand as soon as possible. 

[TomsReef23]

31 minutes ago, dvs1986 said:

a tank should definitely be supported on the corners. if i were tom, i'd drain the tank while its still new, and find an appropriate stand as soon as possible. 

I can slide the tank back a bit on the stand, there is a lot of room left behind it.

I just wanted to push the front of the glass to align with edge of the stand. 😅

[TomsReef23]

After a couple of days the corals seem to be pretty happy.

 

Rose Bubble Tip Anemone

 

 

Copper Hammer Frag?

 

 

Going to be adding in some more live stock this weekend.

[xthunt]

That's a nice hammer. Never seen one like that. 

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Hi Tom!

 

Beautiful reef. I agree with others that the stand is not appropriate and if not corrected you’ll have 25 gallons of reef on your floor. 

 

I would also caution moving too fast with adding livestock.  After one day the tank can’t have fully cycled. 

[TomsReef23]

20 hours ago, Tom@HaslettMI said:

Hi Tom!

 

Beautiful reef. I agree with others that the stand is not appropriate and if not corrected you’ll have 25 gallons of reef on your floor. 

 

I would also caution moving too fast with adding livestock.  After one day the tank can’t have fully cycled. 

Hi Tom,

Thanks! I have adjusted the tank and provided it with some support. Unfortunately I added 3 fish in already last night.  *oops*

Checked for nitrates and nitrites and was undetectable or very lose to 0. 

I did use live rock from a friends established tank, as well  as as the water. Before I did my first water change.

[TomsReef23]

May 3rd, Added my first fish:

 

Domino Clownfish

Flurry Clownfish

 

They seem to be getting along already.

 

 

 

 

 

[TomsReef23]

May 12th:

Added a few new corals to the tank.

 

Orange Plate Coral?

 

Hammer Corals:

 

Kryptonite Cane Canes?

 

SPS? probably won't survive.... since the tank is only 2-3 weeks old now.

 

May 2019 - Full Tank Shot - The diatoms and algae bloom cycle seems to be coming in now.

 

[MockandRoll]

Great looking tank but.....SLOW DOWN. Let things settle in and get established before adding so much so fast. 

[TomsReef23]

9 minutes ago, MockandRoll said:

Great looking tank but.....SLOW DOWN. Let things settle in and get established before adding so much so fast. 

Thanks, mentally preparing myself for the tank crash.  😱

[pricewayne]

Love the lagoon tanks and the pieces you've added! 

Phewwww, though... am feeling some kinda anxious for you on the fast stocking! I'm still new to the hobby, but I'd suspect there will be some major swings as the tank cycles + added bio loads. May want to test... like, every day lol. Lots of coral livestock can't handle those swings -- I know anemones are typically recommended after 6 months (PS, watch out for the intake filter and intake vents on your powerhead... they shred fast, easy and will kill everything in the tank if it happens and isn't addressed v v quickly).

 

🤞🤞🤞