Owners Thread: Innovative Marine Fusion 40 - Page 6

crpeck · 12/16/2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase1987

Ok the only thing that scared me is from what I am reading if I the two Intank baskets on the outside chambers is my tunze 9004 going to fit? MMM I hope so. Not at home to try it out so ill have to wait until I get home. In my baskets I have filter/purigen/chemi pure elte. Hope it does the trick.

No, the Tunze 9004 will only fit in one of the outer chambers. I really wanted to do the fuge option in one of the caddy slots and didn't want to lose the media basket so very, very, sadly returned the Tunze I had bought for this tank and bought a Ghost. If you want to use the Tunze, you have to give up one of the media basket compartments.

Reduck · 12/17/2014, 05:14 AM

I did not know that. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by crpeck

No, the Tunze 9004 will only fit in one of the outer chambers. I really wanted to do the fuge option in one of the caddy slots and didn't want to lose the media basket so very, very, sadly returned the Tunze I had bought for this tank and bought a Ghost. If you want to use the Tunze, you have to give up one of the media basket compartments.

Chase1987 · 12/18/2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by crpeck

No, the Tunze 9004 will only fit in one of the outer chambers. I really wanted to do the fuge option in one of the caddy slots and didn't want to lose the media basket so very, very, sadly returned the Tunze I had bought for this tank and bought a Ghost. If you want to use the Tunze, you have to give up one of the media basket compartments.

Yes I just found that out last night when I put my Tunze 9004 skimmer in the tank.

Hopefully in tank will maybe let me get some kinda of credit for other goodies if I return that 2nd basket. If not then I shouldn't have a problem selling them on Ebay. Really wish I would check to see that before I bought both at $59.00 a peace. Well new to the hobby as well so there is my first big rookie mistake. After only one night in the tank though the Tunze 9004 has already seemed to help the water clarity a bunch! Next on the list is a ATO system and more fishies. Ill get some pics up soon.

Emery · 12/19/2014, 08:07 AM

What's up everyone? Been lurking for a while, first post today. I'm new to the hobby, been doing a ton of reading. Now that I'm wrapping up my last book, I'm starting to map out my setup and order list. I'm sold on the IM fusion 40, just have a couple filtration questions. I've seen a lot of you are running the Media baskets, Midsize Ghost skimmer, and the midsize minimax media reactor.

I'd like to do the same, I just can't figure out where everything would go. I mean, you can put them in the inner chambers, just inside of the media rack/overflow chambers, but where do you put your heater if you do that?

Pictures of your filtration setup would help me out a bunch.

Reduck · 12/19/2014, 08:16 AM

welcome to the addiction!

so from outside in, media basket, skimmer, main pump/heaters/probes/ato, reactor, media basket. You can flip flop the reactor and skimmer to what ever makes it easy for maintenance. And yes, the center chamber is quite full.

good luck!

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Originally Posted by Emery

What's up everyone? Been lurking for a while, first post today. I'm new to the hobby, been doing a ton of reading. Now that I'm wrapping up my last book, I'm starting to map out my setup and order list. I'm sold on the IM fusion 40, just have a couple filtration questions. I've seen a lot of you are running the Media baskets, Midsize Ghost skimmer, and the midsize minimax media reactor.

I'd like to do the same, I just can't figure out where everything would go. I mean, you can put them in the inner chambers, just inside of the media rack/overflow chambers, but where do you put your heater if you do that?

Pictures of your filtration setup would help me out a bunch.

Emery · 12/19/2014, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Reduck

welcome to the addiction!

so from outside in, media basket, skimmer, main pump/heaters/probes/ato, reactor, media basket. You can flip flop the reactor and skimmer to what ever makes it easy for maintenance. And yes, the center chamber is quite full.

good luck!

Do you have a picture?

Emery · 12/19/2014, 04:29 PM

I just re-read that. So basically the return pump, heated, ATO and probes all go in the middle chamber. Tight quarters huh?

Reduck · 12/19/2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Emery

I just re-read that. So basically the return pump, heated, ATO and probes all go in the middle chamber. Tight quarters huh?

There was a pic in the other IM thread of the sump set up but yes, it's pretty full in the middle. I had to remove the probe holder and just sink them as it took up too much room.

bizacon · 12/20/2014, 07:34 AM

Reduck,

How do you like running two ecotechs in the tank? I am feeling that I want to get more flow even after upgrading return. Been battling hair aglea and it is really only my low flow areas

Reduck · 12/20/2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bizacon

Reduck,

How do you like running two ecotechs in the tank? I am feeling that I want to get more flow even after upgrading return. Been battling hair aglea and it is really only my low flow areas

Its been great. No low flow areas at all. Great movement.I have them set just a little over halfway up directly opposed to each other running in anti sync. I thought about putting them both on the same side and running them in sync but they've been perfect as they are..

bizacon · 12/21/2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Reduck

Its been great. No low flow areas at all. Great movement.I have them set just a little over halfway up directly opposed to each other running in anti sync. I thought about putting them both on the same side and running them in sync but they've been perfect as they are..

Thanks. I think I will get another one and keep them on one side, like that clean look. Puppy is pretty much trained and now it's back to the fish.

devin · 12/22/2014, 11:05 AM

just curious what methods folks are using to dose kalk in the fusion 40 - I'm thinking about the Tunze 3152 nano ATO and just adding pre-mixed kalk to the ATO container...

thanks

Reduck · 12/23/2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by devin

just curious what methods folks are using to dose kalk in the fusion 40 - I'm thinking about the Tunze 3152 nano ATO and just adding pre-mixed kalk to the ATO container...

thanks

I did just that for a short while. It worked ok, just need to watch for precipitation in the ATO jug.

snowflake_clown · 12/26/2014, 11:46 PM

Anyone else having issues with detritus collecting in bottom chamber down where the return pump sits? It looks like a brown sandy substance, but it's definitely not sand from my sand bed.

Reduck · 12/27/2014, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by snowflake_clown

Anyone else having issues with detritus collecting in bottom chamber down where the return pump sits? It looks like a brown sandy substance, but it's definitely not sand from my sand bed.

I had some nasty brown algae in there and a bit of grit, but I assume sand or other detritus. I now vacuum it during wc to keep it cleanish..

snowflake_clown · 12/27/2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Reduck

I had some nasty brown algae in there and a bit of grit, but I assume sand or other detritus. I now vacuum it during wc to keep it cleanish..

Hmm, no algae for me down there yet, but definitely gritty looking stuff that I can only assume is detritus or something. The siphon thing I use for water changes is too big to fit down there, especially down into either side of that large bottom chamber where this stuff is settling. I'm thinking about adding a small nano koralia powerhead (240 gph) and sitting it right next to the return pump. Aim it out towards the edge that seems to be collecting the most detritus. Maybe keep whatever makes it down there in suspension in the water column will give my filtration more time to make sure it catches everything?

Reduck · 12/27/2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by snowflake_clown

Hmm, no algae for me down there yet, but definitely gritty looking stuff that I can only assume is detritus or something. The siphon thing I use for water changes is too big to fit down there, especially down into either side of that large bottom chamber where this stuff is settling. I'm thinking about adding a small nano koralia powerhead (240 gph) and sitting it right next to the return pump. Aim it out towards the edge that seems to be collecting the most detritus. Maybe keep whatever makes it down there in suspension in the water column will give my filtration more time to make sure it catches everything?

Probably easier to squirt a turkey baster in there from time to time to break it up into suspension, no? Are you using any mechanical filtration?
The floss I use seems to catch most of the solid crud before it makes its way down there.

Thorin192 · 12/27/2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by snowflake_clown

Anyone else having issues with detritus collecting in bottom chamber down where the return pump sits? It looks like a brown sandy substance, but it's definitely not sand from my sand bed.

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Originally Posted by Thorin192

I've had my IM 40 for a couple months now and just noticed an issue. Under the baffles in the back in the corners detritus is collecting pretty bad. I really don't have enough room in the center baffle area to get my arm down there with a hose to siphon it out. Is anyone else seeing this and if so how are you handling it? Tbh it seems like a design flaw.

Yes, I am having the same problem. If you come up with a good solution let me know. I tried a powerhead but that only solved the issue on one side and having two extra powerheads down there just seems like too much.

snowflake_clown · 12/28/2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorin192

Yes, I am having the same problem. If you come up with a good solution let me know. I tried a powerhead but that only solved the issue on one side and having two extra powerheads down there just seems like too much.

I'm going to go the two powerhead method and see how it goes. Ordering the powerheads from BRS tomorrow.

Reduck, I am using mechanical filtration (sponge and filter floss) but I believe I may have solids somehow making their way through. Can you give me a description (or even better...photos) of what you are using for mechanical filtration?

Reduck · 12/29/2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by snowflake_clown

I'm going to go the two powerhead method and see how it goes. Ordering the powerheads from BRS tomorrow.

Reduck, I am using mechanical filtration (sponge and filter floss) but I believe I may have solids somehow making their way through. Can you give me a description (or even better...photos) of what you are using for mechanical filtration?

I'm using the intank baskets with two layers of their floss media on top. Thats it.
Also, I'm not a heavy feeder. My 2 clowns get a few pellets per night and the tank gets fed LRS Reef Frenzy once a week.

bizacon · 12/30/2014, 04:56 PM

I figured it was time to give Ecotech more of my money.. Decided to get the rms mount. Money well spent..

Reduck · 12/30/2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bizacon

I figured it was time to give Ecotech more of my money.. Decided to get the rms mount. Money well spent..

LOL, I know the feeling! It's worth every penny though..
Happy new year!

bizacon · 12/31/2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Reduck

LOL, I know the feeling! It's worth every penny though..
Happy new year!

Thanks, same to you... I saw that you got the radions... I love them.. Still flip flopping on another MP10... I am going to watch and see if I really need more flow in there

TurtleSoup2 · 12/31/2014, 09:48 PM

to anyone running the ghost skimmer in on of the inner sections, does it sit above the acrylic wall? basically I'm asking if it is noticeable when looking at the tank head on. I'm thinking about diving in with one of these.

bizacon · 12/31/2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleSoup2

to anyone running the ghost skimmer in on of the inner sections, does it sit above the acrylic wall? basically I'm asking if it is noticeable when looking at the tank head on. I'm thinking about diving in with one of these.

It sits below the wall, but the collection cup may be above. Depends on how much is skimming

12/22/2014, 11:05 AM	#137
devin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: st. louis, mo Posts: 63	dosing Kalk? just curious what methods folks are using to dose kalk in the fusion 40 - I'm thinking about the Tunze 3152 nano ATO and just adding pre-mixed kalk to the ATO container... thanks

12/19/2014, 08:07 AM	#129
Emery Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 4	What's up everyone? Been lurking for a while, first post today. I'm new to the hobby, been doing a ton of reading. Now that I'm wrapping up my last book, I'm starting to map out my setup and order list. I'm sold on the IM fusion 40, just have a couple filtration questions. I've seen a lot of you are running the Media baskets, Midsize Ghost skimmer, and the midsize minimax media reactor. I'd like to do the same, I just can't figure out where everything would go. I mean, you can put them in the inner chambers, just inside of the media rack/overflow chambers, but where do you put your heater if you do that? Pictures of your filtration setup would help me out a bunch.

12/19/2014, 04:29 PM	#132
Emery Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 4	I just re-read that. So basically the return pump, heated, ATO and probes all go in the middle chamber. Tight quarters huh?

12/20/2014, 07:34 AM	#134
bizacon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 735	Reduck, How do you like running two ecotechs in the tank? I am feeling that I want to get more flow even after upgrading return. Been battling hair aglea and it is really only my low flow areas

12/26/2014, 11:46 PM	#139
snowflake_clown Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 36	Anyone else having issues with detritus collecting in bottom chamber down where the return pump sits? It looks like a brown sandy substance, but it's definitely not sand from my sand bed.

12/30/2014, 04:56 PM	#146
bizacon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 735	I figured it was time to give Ecotech more of my money.. Decided to get the rms mount. Money well spent..

12/31/2014, 09:48 PM	#149
TurtleSoup2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: houston,tx Posts: 117	to anyone running the ghost skimmer in on of the inner sections, does it sit above the acrylic wall? basically I'm asking if it is noticeable when looking at the tank head on. I'm thinking about diving in with one of these.