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BigRick08
01/24/2016, 12:54 PM
After losing my 30 gallon cube reef and 90 gallon frag tank to an electrical house fire last May, I have decided to start a nano tank in my current rental during the rebuild process.

I chose a Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion 10 tank due to its sleek appearance and small footprint.

Equipment:
Nuvo Fusion 10
Maxspect Celestial LED
Tunze Silence 1073.008 return pump
Cobalt Neo Therm Heater
IM Media Caddy Basket
Oolite Bahama Sand
13.2 Gallons Nutri Sea Water
8lbs Pukani Dry Rock
Refractometer
Digi Thermometer
Ecotech MP10 Quiet drive
IM Minimx Reactor

Media:
Filter Floss
Chemi Pure Blue nano
Cobalt Anti Nitrate Filter Resin
Bio pellets in reactor

I wanted to keep my budget around $1000 for all equipment and I spent $979.21 on all new stuff.

*Like Christmas Day for a reefer! Excellent packaging by BRS*
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160113_131417621.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160113_131844109_HDR.jpg
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BigRick08
01/24/2016, 12:59 PM
*My helper and I picked out a high traffic area*
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160114_094714215.jpg
*Sand!Get me to the beach!*
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160114_132258167.jpg
*Rock!*
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160114_142727891.jpg
*Fill It Up!*
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160114_153733150.jpg
*I let the tank cycle first before adding my first livestock as always*
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160118_092141168.jpg

BigRick08
01/24/2016, 01:02 PM
*Picked up three frags at the cincyreef frag swap*
Thanks Aquavista and CherryPicked!!
JFox MyMiami Chalice
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160116_193620996_HDR.jpg
Killer Chameleon Acan
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160118_171027386.jpg
Clowns
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/fe009058-0de1-4b5e-be02-f67c21d90350.jpg
Current Tank Shot
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160124_094505539.jpg

GSMclowns
01/25/2016, 01:17 PM
Is that a reflection or am I seeing 4 clownfishes in there?

swanny
01/25/2016, 03:42 PM
Just curious but doesn't the counter get a little hot from the dishwasher. Mine does at home. Is your temp stable for such a small tank. Not critiquing just curious. Nice setup!

BigRick08
01/31/2016, 09:13 AM
You are seeing 4 clowns. They were all captive bred, raised, and bought together. Doing well.
I don't recommend this however for a beginner, only 2.

BigRick08
01/31/2016, 09:16 AM
I haven't had the slightest issue with temp. Stays at 78.5
I leave a digital thermometer plugged in at all times, everyone should.

I will post another update photo shortly! :bounce3:

BigRick08
02/04/2016, 10:18 AM
As promised here is an update shot, little later than i hoped.
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160203_124724140.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160203_123958056.jpg
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http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160203_123750233.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/BudgetCummins/IMG_20160203_102720584.jpg

nathenvan
02/05/2016, 11:04 AM
How do you like that LED light? I got one but returned it because it seemed like too dim to me to to support corals.

BigRick08
02/05/2016, 09:46 PM
I would have to agree with you honestly.
I've thought about a different light, just fine for lps.