Blake's IM Nuvo AIO Sr-60 Build!

[blakefoster]

Blake's IM Nuvo AIO Sr-60 Build!
After the second delivery (First one came shattered in a million pieces), my IM nuvo sr-60 has finally arrived!!!!! I really dont know what i am going to do with this tank. It may be SPS dominant, or may be a full blown softy/lps tank i just have not decided, but will have plenty of time to think about it while this bad boy is cycling.

My equipment is as follows:

Innovative Marine Nuvo Sr-60 rimless shallow reef
Aquatic life 3w cree LED Reef Fixture (love this light so much)
Apex lite controller w/ added lab grade PH probe
2 vortech MP10es
1 Cadlights PLS50 Protein Skimmer
AIO IM minimax reactor (midsize) - i dont have this running yet, but will probably run bio pellets and/or GFO
60 lbs of Fiji Pink live sand
42 lbs of totaka and bali live rock

As for aquascaping i really have no great expertise in this area so if you have any ideas, please let me know them, i am open to all suggestions! Thanks or looking and i look forward to updating as this tank progresses along!




blake

[hijinks]

I like the rock work. Lots of sand and seems like you made a bunch of space on different levels of the water column for coral placement

[bif24701]

Nice build. Those lights look great.

[blakefoster]

thank you, tank is still cycling on day 14 or so. parameters are looking solid. will probably add my CUC in 10-14 days as the diatoms are fading and hair algae is starting to take over.

ammonia: 0
nitrite: .25
nitrate 10

One thing i will note is how impressed i am with the cadlights pls50, it is skimming incredibly will with little to no micro bubbles. really loving this skimmer.

[terrypercula]

Tank looks awesome! Can't wait to see it get all stocked up.

[moondoggy4]

Nice build, looking forward to more pictures. You have TBS in your state ever think about getting a couple of their live rock to seed your rock.

[blakefoster]

I have not thought about it as of yet. Just looked up their website for the first time a few minutes ago. How is this rock different from my LFS live rock? I am definitely interested, just need to learn a little more about it, so any info you have would be great!

[blakefoster]

never mind, just found a great thread on TBS here on RC. Will probably order some, would be cool to have some rock from the gulf of mexico, since i spend so much time in it! thanks for the info.

[blakefoster]

So tank has been up for almost a month and the cycle was quick with only a few nitrite and ammonia spikes. I have really liked this tank (only wish i got the sr-120!) so far and have had zero problems with it to date. I recently added a few corals and clowns inn and everything is doing wonderful so far. Here are a few shots if yall want to take a look.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/122112964@N07/13582509655/in/photostream/

[blakefoster]

can someone please let me know how to post pics that actually show up on the thread instead of as links? I know this is off topic, but i really want to share these pics!!!

[Crimson]

Img must be hosted on a website like photobucket.com

If using photobucket just copy the "img" contents into the post such as:

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab190/crimsonoa/CameraZOOM-20140329160957816_zpshwj9ygkv.jpg

For thumb you can do the same but you have to go into "update link options" to show the thumb link option:

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab190/crimsonoa/th_CameraZOOM-20140318185636259_zpsxpz02vy0.jpg (http://s862.photobucket.com/user/crimsonoa/media/CameraZOOM-20140318185636259_zpsxpz02vy0.jpg.html)

[blakefoster]

Here we go!! Thanks for the photo help.

side shot with the good ole bayou texar in the background

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0619_zps2bcf06a3.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0619_zps2bcf06a3.jpg.html)

FTS, starting to look like a tank, cadlights pls50 skimmer in the background and minimax reactor running npx biopellets.

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0614_zps3d34dc2a.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0614_zps3d34dc2a.jpg.html)

Acro from another tank i have, adapting quite nicely

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0611_zpsf372b85e.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0611_zpsf372b85e.jpg.html)

Green star polyps, i dont care how long i am in this hobby, i love this coral for some reason even though most people hate it!

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0609_zps1c37881b.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0609_zps1c37881b.jpg.html)

Thats all for now, i will add a few more fish and corals soon and update everyone. Thanks for looking and any advice is always greatly appreciated!

[blakefoster]

Here are some more shots of the hammer, and pistol shrimp i put in....

wqall hammer

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0584_zps5906858d.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0584_zps5906858d.jpg.html)

pistol shimp battling a nassarius for some rods food

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0591_zpsaefb2a48.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0591_zpsaefb2a48.jpg.html)

[moondoggy4]

Tank looks great, have you fund D2minis 200 reefanstic 200 gallon thread on TBS rock?

[Mini38reef]

Blake's IM Nuvo AIO Sr-60 Build!
After the second delivery (First one came shattered in a million pieces), my IM nuvo sr-60 has finally arrived!!!!! I really dont know what i am going to do with this tank. It may be SPS dominant, or may be a full blown softy/lps tank i just have not decided, but will have plenty of time to think about it while this bad boy is cycling.

My equipment is as follows:

Innovative Marine Nuvo Sr-60 rimless shallow reef
Aquatic life 3w cree LED Reef Fixture (love this light so much)
Apex lite controller w/ added lab grade PH probe
2 vortech MP10es
1 Cadlights PLS50 Protein Skimmer
AIO IM minimax reactor (midsize) - i dont have this running yet, but will probably run bio pellets and/or GFO
60 lbs of Fiji Pink live sand
42 lbs of totaka and bali live rock

As for aquascaping i really have no great expertise in this area so if you have any ideas, please let me know them, i am open to all suggestions! Thanks or looking and i look forward to updating as this tank progresses along!




blake
I have a 38 but I like tis one better

[blakefoster]

I have a 38 but I like tis one better

Thank you!!! Everything has gone very smooth, so im waiting for the roof to cave in haha. I will be putting a few more pieces in today and i will post some pics.

[blakefoster]

Hey everyone, added a few corals to the tank, got some really great deals from reef scapes in pensacola florida.

green bubble tip ($45)

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0587_zps14999029.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0587_zps14999029.jpg.html)

Chalice ($40)

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0588_zps5797e3f2.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0588_zps5797e3f2.jpg.html)

Acropora ($60)

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0589_zps91a56a70.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0589_zps91a56a70.jpg.html)

And a mediocre full tank shot lol

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0592_zps0054d66d.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0592_zps0054d66d.jpg.html)

I will add some fish next week. probably going to go with some gobies and blennies and some sort of angel. Anyone have any good livestock ideas for this size of reef?!

[Irshhooligan]

Tagging alone.

[tonymission]

I think a flame angel would make sense if you're willing to take the chance.
Really interested in this thread.
Want a nuvo or fusion for our living room. My wife thinks three tanks is enough. Four sounds perfect to me.

[blakefoster]

I think a flame angel would make sense if you're willing to take the chance.
Really interested in this thread.
Want a nuvo or fusion for our living room. My wife thinks three tanks is enough. Four sounds perfect to me.

LOL. I think you are right. I haver added a few fish and definitely want to add a flame angel, love those fish. Also added a leather today and an orange plate coral. Will update pics tonight! Nothing but positive things to say about this tank so far.

[spoon671]

Very, very nice! Love your variety of corals! I love GSP's as well.

Qq; is the water level in display portion of the tank adjustable? Reason I ask is because I am heavily considering purchase of a IM tank.

[blakefoster]

Very, very nice! Love your variety of corals! I love GSP's as well.

Qq; is the water level in display portion of the tank adjustable? Reason I ask is because I am heavily considering purchase of a IM tank.

Not really, you can raise it about an inch from the top but then the water just sort of floats in the overflow instead of draining into it.... if that makes sense. I really wish it was higher, but when i have my vortechs on high short pulse mode, i am then glad the water level is where its at or i would have some wet floors! So far so good, this is a solid built tank and I am having a blast buying stuff for it haha.

[blakefoster]

Time for a quick update.

First question, has anyone ever had a mega problem with electric blue hermit crabs making themselves at home on your acropora? I have two hermit crabs who have permanently moved in to my SPS corals. If i move them, they ate literally hanging out 10 minutes later back in the same space!! Will this habit harm my SPS corals?

twin spot goby hanging out by the orange plate coral
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0620_zps87ade234.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0620_zps87ade234.jpg.html)
new torch coral, not very colorful but the tips are starting to green up a little. For $30, not too shabby of a buy!
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0632_zpsd94ab1de.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0632_zpsd94ab1de.jpg.html)
FTS so excited to see everything grow out. Just glued a piece of GSP to the back to get a nice green waving grassy background scenery!
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0626_zps78741fb6.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0626_zps78741fb6.jpg.html)
nothing better than working on your reef tank while watching the Master! (although i really wish tiger was in it)
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0633_zps6a2755c5.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0633_zps6a2755c5.jpg.html)

My biggest struggle is not maintaining my levels, it is having the patience to let everything grow out and not adding 5 corals a week!!! So addicting, but i know many of you are familiar with this feeling. I will probably add one more fish, debating between a few different gobies or a cardinal of some sort.

Current levels are
nitrate: 5
nitrite: 0
ammonia: 0
Calcium: 440
MG: 1300
Alkalinity: Have not measured it this week.

[spoon671]

Hey Blake... I was talking to a guy at an LFS yesterday, he sells Nuvo's a lot. I asked him about raising the waterline.

He mentioned taking a flat piece of acrylic, about the size of the overflow grates, drill a hole or two in it and use a pair of plastic bolts/wing nuts to secure the acrylic plate over a bottom fraction of the overflow grates. Raise it a bit for a higher waterline. Lower, or remove it for a lower waterline.

Just in case you or anyone else was interested and hadn't thought of the idea. Love your tank btw!

[blakefoster]

i will try that!

[spoon671]

Hi Blake! Got any updates for us? :D

[blakefoster]

Yes I do, sorry i have been working in Mississippi this past week which has caused me some serious slacking on updating this thread! So basically, i have added some new fish and about 7-8 new corals over the past few weeks. I was really hesitant as this is my first AIO tank, but everything is working wonderfully right now. Only thing i am now unsure of is my cadlights skimmer, it goes bonkers when the ATO kicks in and often overfills the skimmer cup which is driving me nuts. Anyone know of any good skimmers for the IM nuvo SR-60? Here are some pics for yall. Please let me know what you think or if you have any ideas for the tank, i am always listening.

Full Tank Shot
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0636_zps98c46fec.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0636_zps98c46fec.jpg.html)
Wall Hammer and one of the clowns, i swear the clown will end up hosting this over the GBTA!
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0621_zps04b14371.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0621_zps04b14371.jpg.html)
Hairy Metallic Mushroom
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0624_zpsa02d2fc1.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0624_zpsa02d2fc1.jpg.html)
Newest Team Member - Fairy Wrasse, love how active this guy/gal is.
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0620_zps6af4402c.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0620_zps6af4402c.jpg.html)
lawnmower blenny hanging behind a scoly, they really do have great personalities :)
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0614_zps40dc993d.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0614_zps40dc993d.jpg.html)
devils finger leather
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0631_zpse9d1e675.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0631_zpse9d1e675.jpg.html)
duncans and some zoa's
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0626_zpsfab81277.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0626_zpsfab81277.jpg.html)
acro, but it kind of looks like millepora, not too sure, anybody?
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0630_zpse099709a.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0630_zpse099709a.jpg.html)

Well thats all i got for ya, my next step is organizing my apex gear and cables. Some of you super organized reef gurus have really inspired me with your OCD :) Thanks for looking and for all of your opinions. Until next time...

[spoon671]

Looking great Blake!! Is there room underneath inside of the stand to mount all your Apex gear, or are you mounting it outside?

Had a chance to play around with raising your waterline?

What are you using in your filter baskets?

-Justin

[blakefoster]

Yes there is plenty of room i just need to do it!!!! I am also going to mess with the water level this wknd, i will update on how it goes!

[blakefoster]

Looking great Blake!! Is there room underneath inside of the stand to mount all your Apex gear, or are you mounting it outside?

Had a chance to play around with raising your waterline?

What are you using in your filter baskets?

-Justin

As for the filter baskets, i just have 2 filter socks right now, but have a media basket on the way from marine depot. I will probably use a sponge on the top, then will probably take the shelves out and make a big ole refugium with LR and Cheato. I am running one reactor right now with bio pellets and plan to run another with either carbon or GFO.

[jaquesdp]

I'm running the IM skimmer on my SR60 and it skims really well

[Cyclist]

Why do you have the ato sensor in the DT?

[MarineDepot]

Yes I do, sorry i have been working in Mississippi this past week which has caused me some serious slacking on updating this thread! So basically, i have added some new fish and about 7-8 new corals over the past few weeks. I was really hesitant as this is my first AIO tank, but everything is working wonderfully right now. Only thing i am now unsure of is my cadlights skimmer, it goes bonkers when the ATO kicks in and often overfills the skimmer cup which is driving me nuts. Anyone know of any good skimmers for the IM nuvo SR-60? Here are some pics for yall. Please let me know what you think or if you have any ideas for the tank, i am always listening.

Full Tank Shot
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0636_zps98c46fec.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0636_zps98c46fec.jpg.html)
Wall Hammer and one of the clowns, i swear the clown will end up hosting this over the GBTA!
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0621_zps04b14371.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0621_zps04b14371.jpg.html)
Hairy Metallic Mushroom
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0624_zpsa02d2fc1.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0624_zpsa02d2fc1.jpg.html)
Newest Team Member - Fairy Wrasse, love how active this guy/gal is.
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0620_zps6af4402c.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0620_zps6af4402c.jpg.html)
lawnmower blenny hanging behind a scoly, they really do have great personalities :)
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0614_zps40dc993d.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0614_zps40dc993d.jpg.html)
devils finger leather
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0631_zpse9d1e675.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0631_zpse9d1e675.jpg.html)
duncans and some zoa's
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0626_zpsfab81277.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0626_zpsfab81277.jpg.html)
acro, but it kind of looks like millepora, not too sure, anybody?
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0630_zpse099709a.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0630_zpse099709a.jpg.html)

Well thats all i got for ya, my next step is organizing my apex gear and cables. Some of you super organized reef gurus have really inspired me with your OCD :) Thanks for looking and for all of your opinions. Until next time...

Hello,
I am currently working on an article that highlights amazing innovative marine nuvo aquariums. I love your tank and was wondering if we could use your tank and give you credit for all your hard work. Please let me know, thank you!

[blakefoster]

Hello,
I am currently working on an article that highlights amazing innovative marine nuvo aquariums. I love your tank and was wondering if we could use your tank and give you credit for all your hard work. Please let me know, thank you!

MarineDepot, please do!!! I would be honored. I will post more updates tomorrow as tons of new corals have been added!

[cherubfish pair]

Blake, what are the dimensions of your tank with and without the back partition?

[blakefoster]

Blake, what are the dimensions of your tank with and without the back partition?

36L x 18D X 18H

[jrozzi]

looks awesome! I have a newly set up IM 30g and I love it so far. My other tank has the 46" aquatic life light as well. we have a lot of same equipment. what do you have in your media reactor?

[blakefoster]

looks awesome! I have a newly set up IM 30g and I love it so far. My other tank has the 46" aquatic life light as well. we have a lot of same equipment. what do you have in your media reactor?

Thank you! Love the IM tanks so far. Yeah, I have the 34inch Aquatic life fixture and have had no problems with it so far. Its my first dive into LED's so im excited to see the growth over the next year. In my media reactor i have two little fish's NPX bio pellets. Hard to tell, but i think they are working well, i've had slim to no trouble with nitrates thus far. As far as filtration goes i am running a filter sock on the left side and on the right i am running a media basket with poly filter, chemipure elite, and cheato.

I'll post some more pics today as a lot has changed over the last few weeks!

[blakefoster]

Added a few more corals to my 60 gallon IM rimless. Hope you enjoy! Got an amazing toxic green frogspawn that came in through reef-a-polooza. My male clown is now hosting it over the GBTA which it was previously hosting. Added a few acro frags and some different types of Euphyllia.

new zoa's. my acans on the right are not doing very well and i cannot figure out why. I think my tank may be too high flow for them as all my SPS is thriving.
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0074_zps306adc8c.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0074_zps306adc8c.jpg.html)
My male clownfish hosting the toxic green frogspawn, this thing is massive for being one head!
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0077_zps26261d74.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0077_zps26261d74.jpg.html)
aussie gold hammer, really like this piece
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0082_zpse8ef0cc3.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0082_zpse8ef0cc3.jpg.html)
FTS, i think i am about done with my coral binging and am going to let everything grow out in peace and harmony.
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0096_zps24e60eb0.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0096_zps24e60eb0.jpg.html)

[fishphi784]

How do you like the light?

[fishphi784]

Looks great! How do you like the light? Sorry for the dup.

[hazzurim]

I'm thinking about getting one of these. I'm in-between the SR-60 and Deep Blue 57G rimless then adding a sump etc etc.

I too live in an apartment (in Brooklyn) and have limited space, and the AIO units are very appealing.

I also hear the DB 57G are relatively fragile. The fish store I'm thinking of purchasing one through won't send it regular mail, he will only deliver it to me personally.

I'm thinking that as I have to move usually every other year that this might be a better choice.

Do you have any insight into how much easier/harder this unit would be to move than a typical sump setup?

[whosurcaddie]

Its beautiful man. Great work.

[blakefoster]

How do you like the light?

i absolutely love the aquaticlife 3w cree led fixture. So many programming options and it is super user friendly. Can't really say anything growth wise since its only been 2-3 months, but hoping for good things!

[blakefoster]

Its beautiful man. Great work.

Thanks a bunch!

[blakefoster]

I'm thinking about getting one of these. I'm in-between the SR-60 and Deep Blue 57G rimless then adding a sump etc etc.

I too live in an apartment (in Brooklyn) and have limited space, and the AIO units are very appealing.

I also hear the DB 57G are relatively fragile. The fish store I'm thinking of purchasing one through won't send it regular mail, he will only deliver it to me personally.

I'm thinking that as I have to move usually every other year that this might be a better choice.

Do you have any insight into how much easier/harder this unit would be to move than a typical sump setup?

I dont see any reason as to why this fixture would be tough to move. Me and my old man moved it into the house and it was not bad at all. The tank shipped from CA to FL (my place) safely the second time around. Cant say enough good things about this tank, looks very sleek and for a first timer in the AIO arena, i am very happy with it!

[blakefoster]

And for anyone wanting to know about skimmers for the Nuvo series.....

I recently repalced my cadlights pls50 with an aquamax HOB skimmer and it is night and day. The aqua max outperforms the cadlights 3x over. Keep in mind, you need to leave 4 inches from the back of your tank to the wall to fit it in.

[cherubfish pair]

36L x 18D X 18H
Is that including the back portion? How wide is the back portion?

[blakefoster]

Is that including the back portion? How wide is the back portion?

No that is without back portion. The sump (back portion) is 6 inches wide. I want to say that makes it 15 gallons.

[ryan_calif]

That is a beautiful tank! :inlove: I was looking into getting the SR-60 myself... good overall size IMO.

[Reefed419]

Blake, Awesome tank! Nice to see a fellow panhandle reefer here. Would love to come see this tank in person sometime. Like the zoa pics in the latest update. Awesome that Marine Depot is wanting to use this tank.

[FISHDRUMMER]

nice!

[blakefoster]

That is a beautiful tank! :inlove: I was looking into getting the SR-60 myself... good overall size IMO.

Thank you! It's a great size tank. After breaking down my 125g i was nervous about doing a 60g but with the width of the tank, there is plenty of room to cram it with all the beautiful corals you want (or at least i want)

[cjfishbone]

Anyone know of any good skimmers for the IM nuvo SR-60?

I've been using a Tunze 9004 in my SR-60 since the beginning of March and it fits and works perfectly. I get about a half cup of nice skimmate every 2-3 days with no issues.

[Reefed419]

Blake, great looking tank! How do u like the skimmer? Been thinking of tanking the plunge on an IM mini 30g setup and am wanting to use this skimmer if I decide to go with that tank.

[blakefoster]

Blake, great looking tank! How do u like the skimmer? Been thinking of tanking the plunge on an IM mini 30g setup and am wanting to use this skimmer if I decide to go with that tank.

The aquamax hob skimmer is a beast. Couldnt be happier. The cadlights was ok, just found myself tinkering with it on a daily basis due to overflow and water level issues. The Aquamax skimmer JUST WORKS. I empty it every 3 days or so and that is all i have to do. Highly recommend.

[blakefoster]

I've been using a Tunze 9004 in my SR-60 since the beginning of March and it fits and works perfectly. I get about a half cup of nice skimmate every 2-3 days with no issues.

Yeah, i have heard good things about the tunze 9004. Do you have a build thread?

[cjfishbone]

Yeah, i have heard good things about the tunze 9004. Do you have a build thread?
Not on here but I do have one on AquaticLog. It was doing great until we had a catastrophic heater failure a little over a month ago that killed all our fish and nearly all our SPS corals. It's finally starting to look close to the way it did.

Here's what it looks like right now.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p208/fathomtheunknown/Atkinson%20Reef%20Two/ARNFTSMay272014_zps1ca3846f.jpg

By the way, how do you like having the two MO10s on yours? I've been thinking about adding another but wasn't sure how well it work.

[blakefoster]

Not on here but I do have one on AquaticLog. It was doing great until we had a catastrophic heater failure a little over a month ago that killed all our fish and nearly all our SPS corals. It's finally starting to look close to the way it did.

Here's what it looks like right now.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p208/fathomtheunknown/Atkinson%20Reef%20Two/ARNFTSMay272014_zps1ca3846f.jpg

By the way, how do you like having the two MO10s on yours? I've been thinking about adding another but wasn't sure how well it work.

AH! So sorry to hear that, heaters are what worry me most in this hobby. I have been really lucky over the years but i really really hate to hear that man. As far as the MP10's go, i absolutely love having 2 of them in my tank as it is getting more and more SPS dominant. I have them at about 50% on eco mode and my corals are happy and thriving. However, if you have Acans, they are the only coral that do not seem to do well with the intense flow. I cannot find a calm spot in the tank to put them. Good luck with your heater issue, hope you rebuild even better this time.

[bps619]

beautiful tank! Cant wait to receive my sr-60

[blakefoster]

beautiful tank! Cant wait to receive my sr-60

you will like it a lot, beautiful tank, post a build thread when you get going!

[blakefoster]

Hey guys,

Not a whole lot of updates, tank is still going along with minimal problems. My worst problem so far is my nitrates are hanging around 5, but i dont see it affecting anything too bad. I am usually comfortable keeping them 0-5, a sterile tank can sometimes be a bad thing a wise man once said. Here are a few pics, hope you enjoy!
Started to organize my controller, almost there!
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0155_zps6e33ab52.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0155_zps6e33ab52.jpg.html)
new addition, cool little acro frag
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0172_zpsa5413d9c.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0172_zpsa5413d9c.jpg.html)
Full tank shot!
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0164_zpsddeea16d.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0164_zpsddeea16d.jpg.html)

Thats about all for now, hope you enjoyed taking a peek at my reef.

[footballdude2k3]

That looks great

[bps619]

Blake, finally got my tank and its cycling. How do you like the 2 MP10s? do you think i will be able to get away with one? I do want to get some SPS and my aquascape has a lot of flow. I have a build thread on R2R but I will start one here as well. thanks

[blakefoster]

Blake, finally got my tank and its cycling. How do you like the 2 MP10s? do you think i will be able to get away with one? I do want to get some SPS and my aquascape has a lot of flow. I have a build thread on clay-boa but I will start one here as well. thanks

In my opinion I love the 2 mp10's. My tank has extremely high flow and I have each my10 running at about 50%. With that being said, I think you can definitely get away with running 1 mp10. If its not enough, you can always add another!

[blakefoster]

That looks great

Thank you!!!!

[spoon671]

Blakester! Didja ever get a chance to play with raising your display tank water level? Just felt like bugging you. ;-)

[blakefoster]

Blakester! Didja ever get a chance to play with raising your display tank water level? Just felt like bugging you. ;-)

not yet but i am planning on trying it this week and will post the results!!!

[blakefoster]

here are a few updates on the tank! Everything is going pretty well, except for some cyano creeping up in the front left of the tank. Trying to hold off dosing any chemi-clean or anything of that nature.

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0273_zpsbce5054c.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0273_zpsbce5054c.jpg.html)
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0251_zps0280972f.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0251_zps0280972f.jpg.html)
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0254_zps1b6374d1.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0254_zps1b6374d1.jpg.html)
http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0274_zpscac4864b.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0274_zpscac4864b.jpg.html)

[blakefoster]

FTS (sorry, i am no photographer!)

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p782/danablakefoster/DSC_0276_zps55e478ab.jpg (http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/danablakefoster/media/DSC_0276_zps55e478ab.jpg.html)

[Reefed419]

Hey Blake, would love to stop by and take some decent pics of that beauty. Shoot me a PM

[Reloadeddevil]

Nicee!!!!!!!

[GSep]

Great looking tank. Love the dimensions. I just found out about these a few days ago and I would love an SR 60 as an upgrade from my 30 cube. Subscribed to keep an eye on your great progress!

[Wretched]

Excellent tank, would love to see more updates.

[thefrog]

...As far as filtration goes i am running a filter sock on the left side and on the right i am running a media basket with poly filter, chemipure elite, and cheato.


Blake, are you still running this filtration setup? I'm cycling my SR60 at the moment with the standard filter socks. I'm thinking of replacing the one side with a IM media basket, some macro algae and an Aqua Gadget Refugium LED. Not sure about the other side, looking for ideas at the moment. I really don't like those socks.

[blakefoster]

I am now running two media baskets now. 1 side has polyfilter and cheato w refugium light. the other side has filter sponge / chemipure elite, and purigen. It works great. Will post some updates this wknd, far overdue!

[DocHogan]

Any updates?

[Dainese954]

This tank still around?