Nicky J's IM Fusion 25 Lagoon Build

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

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

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Updates:
Got an RSM for my Radion under the tree
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Started seeing the first hints of coralline
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and added a Potter's Angel
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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?
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Think this one is Dragon's Breathe or similar algae
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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.
 
njudson said:
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.
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I really like the look of the NUVO 25 and can't wait to see how your's turns out. Mind if I ask why you aren't putting any sand in? Looking at getting a tank started at work and have been following different threads on how people are doing nano tanks.
 
Booster said:
I really like the look of the NUVO 25 and can't wait to see how your's turns out. Mind if I ask why you aren't putting any sand in? Looking at getting a tank started at work and have been following different threads on how people are doing nano tanks.
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Definitely get a Nuvo 25 if the size is right for you. Very happy with the tank and it feels almost as large as my past 40 breeder / 60 cube setups.

I went Barebottom mostly just to experiment with it in my 3rd reef and also because I know I will have to move this tank a few times during its lifespan & its easier to keep clean.
 
njudson said:
Thanks for the id this the best guess I've seen. Here is an updated picture of the algae.

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Nurture that and propagate it, that could easily pay for your salt yearly, very nice specimen that is not seen too often. It is non calcerous, beautiful nutrient export! As for that green, that may be a calcium sucker, which can compete with corals for Ca uptake.
 
I believe the algae is Galaxaura Sp - Pom Pom Algae. I removed a fist sized chuck a few weeks back but left some to regrow.
 
Zoahoarder said:
Looks great so far. How's the potter angel?
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So far so good he grazes constantly and is such a nice fish. Always wanted a potter's and hes a good centerpiece for this little tank. I'm debating now if I have room for a blenny or if I am better off with just him and the clowns.
 
How do you like the Icecap K1 protein skimmer? I'm planning a lagoon but am hoping for quite a few fish and am wondering whether the skimmer can help with the heavy load. I'm thinking small angel and 1-2 clowns like you, and adding a small flasher wrasse and a goby.

The aquamaxx hob 1.5 seems like a beast and everyone seems happy with it, but it sticks out much more from the tank.

What are your thoughts and experiences?
 
schummelpilz said:
How do you like the Icecap K1 protein skimmer? I'm planning a lagoon but am hoping for quite a few fish and am wondering whether the skimmer can help with the heavy load. I'm thinking small angel and 1-2 clowns like you, and adding a small flasher wrasse and a goby.

The aquamaxx hob 1.5 seems like a beast and everyone seems happy with it, but it sticks out much more from the tank.

What are your thoughts and experiences?
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I do like it. Pulls fairly dark gross skimmate and is quiet. The only complaint I have is that the pump clogs easily and I need to give it a quick rinse about once a week to get it skimming again. I think this is because I had my back chamber where it lives empty for a year and has a bunch of stuff growing in it
 
I'm planning one very similar to yours (IM 25), but will likely go no skimmer. Where does the Purigen sit? Is it in a filter bag? I saw a mention of a media insert, but I need to look into that a bit more.
 
PaintGuru said:
I'm planning one very similar to yours (IM 25), but will likely go no skimmer. Where does the Purigen sit? Is it in a filter bag? I saw a mention of a media insert, but I need to look into that a bit more.
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InTank makes media baskets for this tank which is where I keep any chemical filtration
 
PaintGuru said:
I'm planning one very similar to yours (IM 25), but will likely go no skimmer. Where does the Purigen sit? Is it in a filter bag? I saw a mention of a media insert, but I need to look into that a bit more.
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middle shelf, and yes it coming in a bag, can also be purchased in bulk.
 
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