Owners Thread: Innovative Marine Fusion 40
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Even if you go with the 50, can't wait to watch your build. Have you checked out new external lines?
kevin21
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Personally haven't thought about that yet. I have the basics already on my 28g that I can transfer over. I have two kessil a160we's, tunze ATO, and a tunze 9002 skimmer. I believe I will somewhat upgrade the skimmer for the 40 or 50 though, bc this is an older model. Still does its job well though. I would be transferring over my existing rock and livestock as well. So I would need the tank and stand, some additional cured LR, and extra starboard to use for my barebottom. Then I will be sitting pretty. I also will have the returns on the tank, maybe upgrade them if I feel its necessary, and have an MP10 ready to go.
That makes more since if you are transfering over. Also I really like the APS stands as well. If I was to do it over I would seriously look at a HOB skimmer. The New Mightyjet is a great return pump as well.
What is this Starboard? where do you get it?
kevin21
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Why would you prefer a hang on back?
And this is a quick example of a link for starboard. It is a strong plastic that is reef safe. Can put it on bottom glass of the tank. I cut mine to fit my 28 and would do the same for the IM. Some people go as far as put down a reef safe glue on the starboard, and then sprinkling sand on it. This gives the natural look of the sand bed, but is really barebottom. I have never done that though. I don't mind the white look, it normally just gets covered with coral and coraline and I don't even notice it any more.
And this is a quick example of a link for starboard. It is a strong plastic that is reef safe. Can put it on bottom glass of the tank. I cut mine to fit my 28 and would do the same for the IM. Some people go as far as put down a reef safe glue on the starboard, and then sprinkling sand on it. This gives the natural look of the sand bed, but is really barebottom. I have never done that though. I don't mind the white look, it normally just gets covered with coral and coraline and I don't even notice it any more.
I feel the HOB skim better, and less micro bubbles.
Didn't see link to the starboard? Interesting Idea, might **** off wrasses, sand sifting fish...
kevin21
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https://www.boatoutfitters.com/material/plastic-sheet/king-starboard
Sorry, there is the link. Basically, you would need to stay away from sand sifting fish and fish that would sleep in the sand, such as wrasses. You can get away with gobies, but they prefer sand as well. However, these are the sacrifices you take to go barebottom. Ive thought about going with a short sand bed in the 50, because I do love wrasses and gobies, but for whatever reason, I have had serious nutrient issues with my sand bed tanks in the past. The past two tanks that I have gone bare bottom have been a lot easier to maintain.
Sorry, there is the link. Basically, you would need to stay away from sand sifting fish and fish that would sleep in the sand, such as wrasses. You can get away with gobies, but they prefer sand as well. However, these are the sacrifices you take to go barebottom. Ive thought about going with a short sand bed in the 50, because I do love wrasses and gobies, but for whatever reason, I have had serious nutrient issues with my sand bed tanks in the past. The past two tanks that I have gone bare bottom have been a lot easier to maintain.
Ojaijames
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I just got the IM wavelink . Super quiet and running “4” on pulse mode which is creating a nice wave action. I have it in the back top right corner of my 30L.
Also, I didn’t think my sicci 1.5 was loud (but I might have to go with the mighty jet if it’s as quiet as the wave link.
Also, I didn’t think my sicci 1.5 was loud (but I might have to go with the mighty jet if it’s as quiet as the wave link.
Ojaijames
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Which mighty jet did you get? I assume this is in a 40gal IM.
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1 thing to note, while you can have 2 wavelinks for the price of one mp10, the mp10 is about half the size if not more for the wet side which in these smaller AIOs could make a difference, ill get a pic later this afternoon of my waveline in a IM30L
Ojaijames
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Curious about the Red Sea n03/p04. What is this for? I get the breakouts usually after I have spent time with my hands in the tank.
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im about to finally order my supplies for my IM 40 . im still debating on a skimmer , i had the ghost on my 20 and it was fine once it broke in. My question is for those of you with the Ghost on the 40 is it really that bad and if you had to do it over again would you buy it or something else ( tunze 9004 dc).
also how much live rock and sand are you guys running in the 40 , im being really indecisive on this build as ive been away for a year or two and feel like i forgot everything i knew :hmm4: TIA
also how much live rock and sand are you guys running in the 40 , im being really indecisive on this build as ive been away for a year or two and feel like i forgot everything i knew :hmm4: TIA
I'm using the ghost and its fine. But if I know now I would take serious look at a HOB. I like to use my socks, and or media chambers. which the tunze will need one of those chambers. If you go with ghost, make sure you order thier preformance pack. Most onlines have them.
I think I started with a about 20lbs.. And have added a few more pounds.. I pick rock LFS and built my scape, did't just get 20lbs.
It's a form of carbon dosing. It will help remove nitrites and phosphates, never heard out break from hands?
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