Laconic’s Over equipped IM 10 gallon - my first tank build

[Laconic]

Here is my first tank build.  It is in my home office.  It will primarily be a Zoa and Ricordia Garden.  I have 2 Super Storms I picked up from Top Shelf Aquatics.  I started off with the Kessil a80 but switched to the AI blade and love it.  I attached all the equipment to one side and then assembled the stand.

 

I still have to measure the PAR and place all the coral from Reef A Palooza.

Tank	Fusion Pro 2 | 10 AIO
Stand	APS Stand - Black
Heater	I am not sure if it comes with one
Light	AI Blade coral grow with HMS mount
Controller	Apex A3 with 832 powerstrip
PowerHead	AI Nero 3
ATO	Icecap with their 5l dos as a reservoir
UV	Auqatop Nano
Flow	Ultimate Nano Tank Return Line Upgrade Kit - VCA
Misc	Flipper FLOAT Nano Algae Magnet Cleaner up
Reef Mat	Corals by design
Sand	tbd
Stand Lighting	24v led strip light w/ silicone diffuser and motion detector powered by the 24v port on the 832

[drdrew]

Hi i am setting up a 5 gallon cube right now cycling and bought the 12 inch AI blade coral grow and have it mounted right on the tank (though i also have available the height extenders like you have just havent added them yet...not sure if i want to.  anyway my question is in regard to your experience so far with your frag plugs up high... have you needed to dial back the blade from 100% settings for those corals to thrive or are you using it full power?  i dont havea PAR meter so im just trying to get a jump off point for my light settings i dont want to over or under illuminate.  right now i have it set as a 12 hour lights on with a 3 hour ramp on either end so about 6 hrs at peak lighting.  my peak is set at 100% however and im worried this may be too much for softies?  anyway f you could share your successful settings id be grateful thanks.

[TheKleinReef]

1 hour ago, drdrew said:

100% however and im worried this may be too much for softies? 

I'm not OP but over a 5g cube 100% is def too much. start low and ramp it up.

 

 

OP, looks like this is gonna be a sick little tank. Can't wait to see more.