Official Innovative Marine Owners Thread

[rsepiphyte]

I just ordered my Fusion 40 and stand from Drs. Foster and Smith. Everything arrived yesterday except tank smashed beyond repair but they are replacing it. Plan to use MP10wES, Kessil A360WE, Tunze Comline Skimmer 9004, Tunze ATO 3155. Have Walt Smith 2.1 rock curing and reef sand ready to go! Also going to start out using the Zeovit system.

 

[Thunder1989]

I just ordered my Fusion 40 and stand from Drs. Foster and Smith. Everything arrived yesterday except tank smashed beyond repair but they are replacing it. Plan to use MP10wES, Kessil A360WE, Tunze Comline Skimmer 9004, Tunze ATO 3155. Have Walt Smith 2.1 rock curing and reef sand ready to go! Also going to start out using the Zeovit system.

The vortech gyre is beyond perfect for the nuvo. with mp10 you'll have to vac a guaranteed deadspot.

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[Hudsonsreef]

Return max flow rate for Mini 38

Return max flow rate for Mini 38

I just picked up a 38 and was wondering what the max fllow rate for the return pump could be with out being to much flow for the sump/filtration area? I have a Jebao DC 6000 that can be dialed down to ~ 570? gph. Playing around with the idea of teeing this off to run some HOB reactors to open one of the chambers for macro algae. Is this an unrealistic pipe dream? Thoughts?

 

[andrew.gimlin]

Just picked up a nuvo 20 from brs and stand from drs foster and Smith. Everything was swapped directly over from a 20l. Using a maxspect razor nano 70w (debating whether or not I want to go with the 120° lenses), jebao rw4, stock return pump, tunze nano ato with kalkwasser, hydor 100w heater, chemipure blue dropped into one of the filter socks. Still deciding if I want to go with a skimmer and if so not sure which one, I was using an aquatic life 110 on the 20l but it didn't work very well and doesn't fit in any of the chambers.

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[ca1ore]

Joined the IM club ...... twice! Got a Fusion 10 for one of my son's rooms, and the the Fusion 25 lagoon for the other. Very nice little tanks. Going the minimalist route for both, heater, small ATO, kessil LED on gooseneck.

 

[mr9iron]

Just purchased a IM 20 fusion so I am tagging along.


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[mr9iron]

Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the micro bubbles with the Ghost skimmer


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[not4unco]

Hello everyone......So i'm looking to get back into the hobby after a move to GA come tax time. Right now i'm looking at a Nuvo 40 with a single AI Hydra 26. I'd be keeping mainly zoas, softies and some low light LPS and was wondering if it'll be enough light for what I want. Wife has only allowed a $1k Buget.

Thanks

 

[LX20000]

I have the Fusion 40 with the Hydra 26. Plenty to grow anything in this tank, including SPS. I rarely run mine over 35% of full power.

In fact, if money was an absolute issue, you could likely get by with a Prime HD (must be HD) for a 24x20 inch tank, for softies and LPS. AGAIN, I would recommend the Hydra 26 for flexibility, but if dollars are busting your balls, then consider a Prime. You can always sell it later for 80% of what you paid, and upgrade to a Hydra 26.

And oh... you should never use the words "Wife has allowed....." Really.

 

[Bender19]

Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the micro bubbles with the Ghost skimmer


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Yes, i was able to get rid of mine. Run in vinegar to get rid of any oils. Then take it apart and put back together - making sure everything is pushed together tightly.

The key after this was to make sure the water level was PERFECT. I had to build a "stand" out of acrylic to raise mine. The water level should be just under the Visable flexible tubing on the corner of the body. Make sure since the bottom is open, whatever the skimmer sits on must "seal" against the bottom to not allow any microbubbles to escape.

Hope this helps!

 

[not4unco]

And oh... you should never use the words "Wife has allowed....." Really.

Lol....I'll try not to use those words again...but thanks for the info.... I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things

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[Js1620]

Yes, i was able to get rid of mine. Run in vinegar to get rid of any oils. Then take it apart and put back together - making sure everything is pushed together tightly.

The key after this was to make sure the water level was PERFECT. I had to build a "stand" out of acrylic to raise mine. The water level should be just under the Visable flexible tubing on the corner of the body. Make sure since the bottom is open, whatever the skimmer sits on must "seal" against the bottom to not allow any microbubbles to escape.

Hope this helps!

I've always wondered about how the skimmer sits affecting the skimming: since it sits loose in the chamber the water flow will push my ghost skimmer over or turn it. I can't seem to get it to sit flat on the bottom. But you're the first person that i found that noted that. Good catch

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[MrPickles]

IM 60G, different types of quality glass?

IM 60G, different types of quality glass?

I own a IM 60G, which i shutdown and recently startede cleaning it. What i've noticed is that the side glasses of the tank won't get clean. What it looks like is stains from hard water and i also got marks from pumps on the glass.

I've tried using razor blades, citric acid, vinegar and oxalic acid. I've even had the glasses soaked for up to 14 hours, but with no results. The front glass though is perfectly clean. So i was wondering if anyone have had similar experience and if any knows if the side glasses is of a different quality??