Nicky J's IM Fusion 25 Lagoon Build

njudson · 10/05/2016, 11:05 AM

Hey everybody - getting back into the hobby after a few years away with an IM Nuvo Fusion 25 gallon. This will be my third reef tank but my first time with a nano. The dimension of this tank are pretty cool: 24"x ~17" x 11.5" really liking how it looks so far. The plan is to keep things simple on this NYC apartment tank and reuse some stuff I have around from my old 60g cube. Going without sand or a skimmer for now. I want to stock clowns and BTAs probably with some softies like gsp or xenia.

Equipment List:
IM Nuvo 25
Jebao PP4
Radion Pro
Cobalt Neotherm 100w heater
(ATO to be added when I can find a used on for sale)

Using ESV salt and a Spectrapure 90gpd RODI

Just got the RODI yesterday and am picking up some LR from a local reefer on Sat. Will bump this thread with some pics and updates as I go - haven't seen too many Nuvo 25 builds out there.

RcManChild · 10/05/2016, 12:54 PM

I debated between this and the nano 20... I liked the nano 20 more....

The tanks seem well built... Good look and I will look forward to some pics.

ssick92 · 10/05/2016, 12:56 PM

I haven't seen many 25 lagoons either, but they look like a sweet tank.

Good luck, and keep us updated!

njudson · 10/10/2016, 06:27 AM

On Saturday I went and picked up ~30lbs of live rock which I got to cherry pick out of about 100 lbs worth from someone breaking down their tank. Nice looking rock which had been in his system for 3 years. Also got a tunze osmolator from the same guy - could not resist. I've only ever had simple float switch top offs in the past - this is so much nicer.

Here are a couple picks from day zero.

njudson · 10/13/2016, 08:31 AM

A couple rock pics and our first resident

RcManChild · 10/13/2016, 06:11 PM

Pics do seem to be posting.

njudson · 10/14/2016, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcManChild

Pics do seem to be posting.

Guess google photos doesn't play well with forum links. Trying Flickr this time

njudson · 10/17/2016, 06:57 AM

1 Week in added some livestock and getting some nice new tank algae growth.

shelleyBoston · 10/17/2016, 08:37 AM

Looks Good..!

ReefWreak · 10/17/2016, 09:43 AM

So far so good. Thanks for sharing.

You can use google photos, you just need to use the "share" link on the photo in photos.google.com, then "get link", then click the link, in the new window, click the photo so it goes fullscreen, then right click and use "copy image address". Then you'll want to tweak the last digits on the link, which specify the height and width of the image to be shared -> w701-h934-no -> w800-h450-no (for wide, for tall, you can use 450x800 or whatever you want). This was just an example from my experience.

You can see in my thread here how I edited the photo links in google.

njudson · 10/21/2016, 01:13 PM

I've always had a skimmer on my tanks so I just ordered a Reef Glass Nano Protein Skimmer. After I run it for a few weeks and I can let you guys know what I think - its a simple air stone style skimmer

shelleyBoston · 10/21/2016, 01:21 PM

Umm is that mean is good? or no

taby15 · 10/21/2016, 01:27 PM

Are you going to use chemical filtration? Just curious as I have a 20 gallon nuvo fusion and currently debating filtration.

njudson · 10/21/2016, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taby15

Are you going to use chemical filtration? Just curious as I have a 20 gallon nuvo fusion and currently debating filtration.

I am also currently debating this. In the past I've tried to go the natural route and not use Carbon/GFO etc. but everyone seems to use chemical media on their Nanos. For now I am going to hold off but I may get some InTank media baskets and run something down the line.

Based on my week 2 hair algae explosion I think I probably inherited some nutrient problems from the LR I got. If I cannot get it under control i think I will turn to chemical filtration.

shelleyBoston · 10/21/2016, 01:37 PM

Well I just received my IM media baskets and I plan to use Chemipure and some filter floss I know there is another chemical that is recommended but I can't think of the name.

ReefWreak · 10/21/2016, 01:51 PM

I'm running no chemical filtration, only skimming. Was dosing vodka/carbon for a while and that worked out really well.

If you ever feel like talking nano reef with someone in person and seeing a tank that has been up for 2+ years, you're welcome to take the trek far up north to the rugged land of Queens. Here is my tank thread if you're curious.

ssick92 · 10/24/2016, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelleyBoston

Well I just received my IM media baskets and I plan to use Chemipure and some filter floss I know there is another chemical that is recommended but I can't think of the name.

You are probably thinking of Purigen. Filter Floss > Chemi Pure Elite > Purigen seems to be the most common filtration used in nano AIO's. I used to run Chemi Pure Blue Nano but switched because I found that the little pods were way too small and the water wasn't directed through the media, but would just flow around it.

Once I switched to Chemi Pure Elite and Purigen my corals have started exploding and have never looked happier. Couldn't recommend it more.

njudson · 10/27/2016, 07:23 AM

Got the new skimmer and it is tiny. Breaking it in now here are some quick pics.

Also sadly lost one of my clowns over the weekend.

njudson · 11/01/2016, 07:06 AM

So far so good with the skimmer. Not getting tons but what I am getting out is gross. Here is a pic of 3 days worth of skimmate

Also got some inTank Media baskets yesterday.

Here are a few more tank pics. Still have plenty of hair algae

[img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5738/30673737776_1b31fd

njudson · 11/03/2016, 12:50 PM

I saw my first reefs critters last night a mini brittle star and some pods.

ReefWreak · 11/03/2016, 01:04 PM

Nice! It's maturing.

I'd remove as much of that hair algae as possible manually. Unfortunately once it's that long, usually the clean up crew will have a hard time with it.

njudson · 11/10/2016, 07:42 AM

Tank is just over 1 month old now and the algae is getting under control.

Just a few little tufts like this one left. Also got my first coral a little piece of superman monti

njudson · 12/27/2016, 12:55 PM

Updates:
Got an RSM for my Radion under the tree

Started seeing the first hints of coralline

and added a Potter's Angel

njudson · 01/02/2017, 11:25 AM

Could use a hand identifying two growths I've been watching. Both showed up for the first time around the two month mark and the piece of rock they came on already has some macro algae on it I think is Halimeda

Not sure what this one is?? a sponge maybe?

Think this one is Dragon's Breathe or similar algae

Musing.Dog · 01/24/2017, 07:03 PM

For the first picture, if you are referring to the red growth in the middle of the picture it kind of looks like a tiny nemastoma macro.

I agree with halymenia for the second.

10/05/2016, 11:05 AM	#1
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	Nicky J's IM Fusion 25 Lagoon Build Hey everybody - getting back into the hobby after a few years away with an IM Nuvo Fusion 25 gallon. This will be my third reef tank but my first time with a nano. The dimension of this tank are pretty cool: 24"x ~17" x 11.5" really liking how it looks so far. The plan is to keep things simple on this NYC apartment tank and reuse some stuff I have around from my old 60g cube. Going without sand or a skimmer for now. I want to stock clowns and BTAs probably with some softies like gsp or xenia. Equipment List: IM Nuvo 25 Jebao PP4 Radion Pro Cobalt Neotherm 100w heater (ATO to be added when I can find a used on for sale) Using ESV salt and a Spectrapure 90gpd RODI Just got the RODI yesterday and am picking up some LR from a local reefer on Sat. Will bump this thread with some pics and updates as I go - haven't seen too many Nuvo 25 builds out there.

10/05/2016, 12:56 PM	#3
ssick92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 911	I haven't seen many 25 lagoons either, but they look like a sweet tank. Good luck, and keep us updated! __________________ John IM Nuvo 10g Mixed Reef Nano \| Kessil A160we \| Mp10QD \| Osmolator Nano

10/10/2016, 06:27 AM	#4
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	On Saturday I went and picked up ~30lbs of live rock which I got to cherry pick out of about 100 lbs worth from someone breaking down their tank. Nice looking rock which had been in his system for 3 years. Also got a tunze osmolator from the same guy - could not resist. I've only ever had simple float switch top offs in the past - this is so much nicer. Here are a couple picks from day zero. __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

10/13/2016, 08:31 AM	#5
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	A couple rock pics and our first resident __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

10/17/2016, 06:57 AM	#8
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	1 Week in added some livestock and getting some nice new tank algae growth. __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

10/05/2016, 12:54 PM	#2
RcManChild Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 75	I debated between this and the nano 20... I liked the nano 20 more.... The tanks seem well built... Good look and I will look forward to some pics.

10/13/2016, 06:11 PM	#6
RcManChild Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 75	Pics do seem to be posting.

10/17/2016, 08:37 AM	#9
shelleyBoston Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston N.shore Posts: 65	Looks Good..!

10/17/2016, 09:43 AM	#10
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	So far so good. Thanks for sharing. You can use google photos, you just need to use the "share" link on the photo in photos.google.com, then "get link", then click the link, in the new window, click the photo so it goes fullscreen, then right click and use "copy image address". Then you'll want to tweak the last digits on the link, which specify the height and width of the image to be shared -> w701-h934-no -> w800-h450-no (for wide, for tall, you can use 450x800 or whatever you want). This was just an example from my experience. You can see in my thread here how I edited the photo links in google.

10/21/2016, 01:13 PM	#11
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	I've always had a skimmer on my tanks so I just ordered a Reef Glass Nano Protein Skimmer. After I run it for a few weeks and I can let you guys know what I think - its a simple air stone style skimmer __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

10/21/2016, 01:21 PM	#12
shelleyBoston Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston N.shore Posts: 65	Umm is that mean is good? or no

10/21/2016, 01:27 PM	#13
taby15 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 137	Are you going to use chemical filtration? Just curious as I have a 20 gallon nuvo fusion and currently debating filtration.

10/21/2016, 01:37 PM	#15
shelleyBoston Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston N.shore Posts: 65	Well I just received my IM media baskets and I plan to use Chemipure and some filter floss I know there is another chemical that is recommended but I can't think of the name.

10/21/2016, 01:51 PM	#16
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	I'm running no chemical filtration, only skimming. Was dosing vodka/carbon for a while and that worked out really well. If you ever feel like talking nano reef with someone in person and seeing a tank that has been up for 2+ years, you're welcome to take the trek far up north to the rugged land of Queens. Here is my tank thread if you're curious.

10/27/2016, 07:23 AM	#18
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	Got the new skimmer and it is tiny. Breaking it in now here are some quick pics. Also sadly lost one of my clowns over the weekend. __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

11/01/2016, 07:06 AM	#19
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	So far so good with the skimmer. Not getting tons but what I am getting out is gross. Here is a pic of 3 days worth of skimmate Also got some inTank Media baskets yesterday. Here are a few more tank pics. Still have plenty of hair algae [img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5738/30673737776_1b31fd __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

11/03/2016, 12:50 PM	#20
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	I saw my first reefs critters last night a mini brittle star and some pods. __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

11/03/2016, 01:04 PM	#21
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	Nice! It's maturing. I'd remove as much of that hair algae as possible manually. Unfortunately once it's that long, usually the clean up crew will have a hard time with it.

11/10/2016, 07:42 AM	#22
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	Tank is just over 1 month old now and the algae is getting under control. Just a few little tufts like this one left. Also got my first coral a little piece of superman monti __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

12/27/2016, 12:55 PM	#23
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	Updates: Got an RSM for my Radion under the tree Started seeing the first hints of coralline and added a Potter's Angel __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

01/02/2017, 11:25 AM	#24
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	Could use a hand identifying two growths I've been watching. Both showed up for the first time around the two month mark and the piece of rock they came on already has some macro algae on it I think is Halimeda Not sure what this one is?? a sponge maybe? Think this one is Dragon's Breathe or similar algae __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

01/24/2017, 07:03 PM	#25
Musing.Dog Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona, US Posts: 231	For the first picture, if you are referring to the red growth in the middle of the picture it kind of looks like a tiny nemastoma macro. I agree with halymenia for the second.