BAETech's Innovative Marine Nuvo 16 Build

[BAETech2004]

Ok, so a while back i was forced to sell my 75 gallon mixed reef due to travel for work. I have been aching to get back into the game, and now I am doing it. Small scale this time with the Nuvo 16, but plan to keep it pretty automated. Everything has been ordered and should arrive by this Wednesday. :dance:Equipment on its way is as follows:

-Innovative Marine Nuvo 16(black)
-Nano Box Duo w/ Storm Controller(this is going to take about 3 weeks, but worth the wait, quickly becoming the ,"Gotta Have" light for nanos).
- EcoTech MP10
-Reefkeeper Lite with SL1,PC4, Temp Probe, PH Probe
-Dual float switch kit from DA
-Tom's Aqua-lifter Pump
-20 Lbs CaribSea Black Sand
-20 Lbs CaribSea Dry base rock
-Viva Aqua Titanium Heater Unit

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I also have some stuff to pick up locally, but most the stuff is on its way.

Stand:

I struggled with doing a custom stand until I stumbled upon this beauty, apparently Deep Blue makes a stand EXACTLY the right size for the Nuvo16, so I haggled with the manager at Care-A-Lot and got 15% off for a few scratches.I may still remove the top and add the granite I had for my custom stand.

ATO Holding Tank:

I cannot decided what size than to use, I am fairly sure that a 10 gallon will fit, but do I really need one that big? I considered a 5.5 gallon but need some input from y'all.Ideas?

Anyway, hoping you guys follow along, I plan to have this up and running by close of business next week. Unfortunately, my light will take two-3 weeks, as they are quite popular and he builds each one by hand.

 

[terrypercula]

Looking forward to it! I want to see one of those nano box lights in person, they get such good reviews.

 

[BAETech2004]

Yeah, unfortunately it won't be here very soon. You can't find a bad review, and they are very high build quality.... cannot wait. I will have the tank up and cycling hope full by next Friday. I am a Radion fanatic, however I had to try this one out. A radion seemed a bit overkill, and these are much sleeker.

 

[terrypercula]

Lol I had a radion over my old tank and was going to keep it for my nuvo but I thought the same thing...absolute overkill

 

[BAETech2004]

Haha, yeah...if I wanted barbeque, I'd head to the local Texas Roadhouse. Besides, Dave uses such high quality part and LEDs.....and supporting the small guy is important to me.

 

[BAETech2004]

Well, getting close to my stuff arriving. I am super excited. While I am on here, can anyone suggest a few options for dosing pumps. I am still rolling around the idea of a Auto Water Change. Thinking about shooting for around 5 gallons a week.....