IM Fusion 20 aquascape

[D4rkAngel]

Hi,

 

I was wondering with that aquascaping if my flow will be good all around the tank ?
I like to have 2 island nothing really fancy 🙂 

I have the stock return pump of the IM fusion 20 and a MP10.
I was wondering at the same time where to place my MP10 to have a good flow.


Thank you 🙂

[xM3THODx]

The combo of your return and the mp10 will provide enough flow around the islands, but no matter what there will always be a slow flow area where detritus may buildup. As far as placement...typically a third of a way down the surface of the water in the middle of either side panel. You can experiment where you feel you're getting the best flow pattern moving it a bit, there is no right or wrong.

 

If you don't know about RFG(random flow generators) by vivid creative aquatics, have a look.  They're nozzles for the returns that provide turbulent flow pattern without moving parts.

[D4rkAngel]

The space between the glasses and all around the islands is OK ?
 

I've heard about the RFG and i wanted to buy two of them but you need a high GPH ...
 

My return pump is 326GPH so it will not be optimal 😞

[Ratvan]

19 minutes ago, D4rkAngel said:

The space between the glasses and all around the islands is OK ?
 

I've heard about the RFG and i wanted to buy two of them but you need a high GPH ...
 

My return pump is 326GPH so it will not be optimal 😞

Can you fit your hand/algae scrubber between the rocks and glass?

[D4rkAngel]

8 minutes ago, Ratvan said:

Can you fit your hand/algae scrubber between the rocks and glass?

Well, i have an old scrubber that i might need to replace by a magnet one lol
but i think yes it will fit, ill need to verify that when i get back home.

Do you have any suggestion for a good magnet scrubber that is not to big ?

This is the one i have.

[Ratvan]

Just now, D4rkAngel said:

Well, i have an old scrubber that i might need to replace by a magnet one lol
but i think yes it will fit, ill need to verify that when i get back home.

Do you have any suggestion for a good magnet scrubber that is not to big ?

This is the one i have.

I use a Credit Card and my hand, also a toothbrush for corners. It's a tiny tank (2.6G)

For my larger tank I have a stick to attach the card too 😄

 

 

Magfloat and Flipper Cleaners seem to be popular

[D4rkAngel]

18 minutes ago, Ratvan said:

I use a Credit Card and my hand, also a toothbrush for corners. It's a tiny tank (2.6G)

For my larger tank I have a stick to attach the card too 😄

 

 

Magfloat and Flipper Cleaners seem to be popular

LOL a credit card , it can fit anywhere nice XD
I was using a toothbrush to for my 9g but now im switch to a 20 😮

I think the flipper cleaner seems to be big for my 20g o_O
Ill look for a nano one 🙂

[xM3THODx]

4 hours ago, D4rkAngel said:

The space between the glasses and all around the islands is OK ?
 

I've heard about the RFG and i wanted to buy two of them but you need a high GPH ...
 

My return pump is 326GPH so it will not be optimal 😞

Your pump is within the suggested minimum gph. How about the idea of adding one RFG to one and closing off the other? Just an idea to consider. Looking forward to your next step.

[D4rkAngel]

I think I will keep my 2 nozzles.

 

My Mp10 will do the job i think with the stock nozzles.

[SliceGolfer]

Flipper Nano is great for the IM 20. I have the Flipper and the Tunze Nano. I always use the Flipper. I have two MP10s, lower right and top left in tidal swell mode, bare bottom. Amazing at keeping detritus suspended. I find upper left worked great when I had one.

[D4rkAngel]

11 hours ago, SliceGolfer said:

Flipper Nano is great for the IM 20. I have the Flipper and the Tunze Nano. I always use the Flipper. I have two MP10s, lower right and top left in tidal swell mode, bare bottom. Amazing at keeping detritus suspended. I find upper left worked great when I had one.

Yeah i just saw that there is a nano version of the Flipper so nice !

Alright i will try to put my MP10 top left like right under where the water enter in the back sump ?

What was the mode u were using when you had only one ?

I see that you are using the inkbird ITC-308, do you like it and did you change the probe because i have read the probe that comes with it was not made to be in the water 24/7 and get defective by the time.
So they are selling one that is made for aquarium.

[SliceGolfer]

I put the MP10 to the front of the tank, about 3 inches below water line. I like tidal swell mode because of the random patterns.

 

For the Inkbird, I took a 3 inch piece of 1/4” id clear vinyl tubing and filled one end with aquarium silicone to make a plug. Once dried, I coated the probe with silicone and pushed it into the tubing. I then added more silicone and plugged the other end, making it water proof. After it cured, I calibrated the Inkbird with a glass of ice water and trusted thermometer.

[D4rkAngel]

5 hours ago, SliceGolfer said:

I put the MP10 to the front of the tank, about 3 inches below water line. I like tidal swell mode because of the random patterns.

 

For the Inkbird, I took a 3 inch piece of 1/4” id clear vinyl tubing and filled one end with aquarium silicone to make a plug. Once dried, I coated the probe with silicone and pushed it into the tubing. I then added more silicone and plugged the other end, making it water proof. After it cured, I calibrated the Inkbird with a glass of ice water and trusted thermometer.

Oh well, I already did put the mounting at and the MP10 at the back 😞
What power % were u using with 1 mp10 ?

I was wondering the same thing with the stock pump for the power % and mode i think now I'm at 1.6 on Stream mode.

[SliceGolfer]

I run 50-60% on the MP10s. I don’t have many LPS.

[D4rkAngel]

9 hours ago, SliceGolfer said:

I run 50-60% on the MP10s. I don’t have many LPS.

Well i don't have many for now, i have a GSP , zoanthid and a hammer.

I'm running it at like 30% for now