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Unread 06/22/2017, 07:45 AM   #76
Pnorris11
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Yeah, there is a long owners thread on the Nuvo than can help but it's quite long. I would definitely do the Tunze Skimmer instead of the Ghost. I actually own both and there is no comparison.

I would also use an IM reactor for biopellets or zeovit because it can be tough to control nutrients in the small setup. What sort of livestock are you planning?


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Unread 06/23/2017, 08:49 AM   #77
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I've seen the thread and it's quite long but there seems to be a lot of good information. It's just a matter of finding it. As far as live stock. I'm looking to get a clownfish, flame angelfish, purple fire fish and a mandarin later on once the tank has matured. As well as some beginner corals


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Unread 06/29/2017, 11:15 PM   #78
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Nice setup!
What are those powerheads your using? It looks like the cords are on the outside?
Is it similar to my Intex pool light where magnets hold the two halves together and powers through the side?
I have a jabeo wavemaker and I can't for the life of me get the suction cut to hold it to the inside wall. I did pick up the whole setup used and am just plain sick of in tank suction cups!


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Unread 08/02/2017, 12:44 PM   #79
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How do you pump the Zeovit media in the IM reactor? I read that the media has to be pumped and not just tumbled. How long have you been using it?


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Unread 08/02/2017, 12:47 PM   #80
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The IM reactor has a removable compartment that makes it very easy to remove and shake-agitate the mulm off the stones.

The tank has been setup for roughly six months now and I'm starting to get some really great growth with my SPS the last couple months.


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Unread 08/02/2017, 01:23 PM   #81
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The IM reactor has a removable compartment that makes it very easy to remove and shake-agitate the mulm off the stones.

The tank has been setup for roughly six months now and I'm starting to get some really great growth with my SPS the last couple months.


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Thanks! I was thinking of making my own, but now I might just get the IM reactor. My tank is on day 16th of zeovit. Still haven't put any livestock in. I want to quarantine everything first, so it will still be a while before getting my first coral in. But I am excited to see the results.


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Unread 08/18/2017, 02:31 PM   #82
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I love writing IM 40, hahaha, anyways I too have an IM 40 and currently have two clown fish. Im thinking about getting a yellow wrasse and a midas blenny and maybe a shrimp.

I have a question for you other IM owners though. Is it normal to get algae in the sump? My light is a kessil and it shines into the sump as well as the tank and the tank gets no algae probably due to my CUC, but I noticed the sump has algae in all four chambers hanging on the sides a bit, not bad but it is there ...


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Unread 01/20/2018, 02:43 PM   #83
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Here are some pictures after our move and a few new additions.

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Unread 03/15/2018, 08:36 AM   #84
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Nuvo 40 Gallon SPS Build

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Looks great, Which anthias are those?


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Unread 03/24/2018, 09:24 PM   #85
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tank looks great! how are the clowns doin? have they bonded ? keep up the good work , your tank is an inspiration on what id like mine to look like.

oh btw how much live rock in lbs do you have ?


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Unread 03/24/2018, 09:42 PM   #86
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Looks great, Which anthias are those?


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They are Lyretail Anthias.


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Unread 03/24/2018, 09:44 PM   #87
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tank looks great! how are the clowns doin? have they bonded ? keep up the good work , your tank is an inspiration on what id like mine to look like.



oh btw how much live rock in lbs do you have ?


Thank you! The clowns have paired up, I tried unsuccessfully in past tanks but the key for these two was adding them at the same time.


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