Sage's NUVO 20 Build

[sageblade24]

I decided to downsize from my 29 BioCube into a IM NUVO Fusion 20 after having a hard time selling it.
Originally it was suppose to be setup in my office at work but since being hired somewhere else that was no longer possible.
This will be the smallest aquarium I have ever run so I hope it goes well.

Equipment:
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Tank: NUVO Fusion 20 Gallon
Stand: Custom built Stand (29"x24"x30" - Stained Ebony)
Light: Reef Radiance LED Fixture (165w)

Expected Fish:
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Clown pair (Platinum and Ocellaris)
Tailspot Blenny
Green Mandarin Dragonet or a Goby

Expected Corals:
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Mixed but mostly softies and LPS (Zoanthids and Euphyllia)

Future Upgrades:
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Refugium / Sump
Wavemaker (RW or VorTech)
Skimmer
Doser

Timeline:
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3-31-15

 

[cfronczek]

I have the 30L and love it. Good luck. Looks good so far.

 

[sageblade24]

I have the 30L and love it. Good luck. Looks good so far.

I would preferred the 30 or even the 40 but it is what it is. These lines of tanks are definitely quality.

 

[sageblade24]

Beginning to get algae on sand and rock. Will have water tested this saturday.

 

[9ty0ne]

Sage's NUVO 20 Build

Just got started in this hobby. This is my first saltwater tank that I put together 2 days ago.

 

[9ty0ne]

Nuvo Fusion 20

 

[9ty0ne]

 

[sageblade24]

Just got started in this hobby. This is my first saltwater tank that I put together 2 days ago.

Nice! It will be interesting to see what we do similar and different and what works for either of us..

 

[xblu3bubbl3gumx]

Nice. I just bought one and started mine up about 3 weeks ago.

 

[9ty0ne]

Are you planing to get a protein skimmer? There is not a lot of protein skimmer option that will fit the back wall besides the IM Ghost skimmer. Let me know if you know or found another brand that will fit the back wall.

 

[CrazyEyes]

How much room do you have for a skimmer?

 

[9ty0ne]

Something that will fit the 2nd column in the back wall

 

[sageblade24]

Are you planing to get a protein skimmer? There is not a lot of protein skimmer option that will fit the back wall besides the IM Ghost skimmer. Let me know if you know or found another brand that will fit the back wall.

I do have the ghost skimmer just waiting for the cycle to finish before using it.

I am sure there are plenty of options out there.

The skimmer compartment is 2.97" x 4"

 

[9ty0ne]

I bought the API saltwater test kit today and here are the results...

 

[9ty0ne]

I just bought the API Saltwater test kit and this is my first test...

 

[sageblade24]

I just bought the API Saltwater test kit and this is my first test...

I have a test kit but its pretty old. I am not sure how long they are intended to last.

If you just started your tank a couple of days ago maybe you haven't started your cycle yet. Were your rocks dry or wet?

 

[sageblade24]

Added dual spin streams and upgraded the pump to an MJ1200 which adds about 80 more gph.

 

[hobbzz]

Looking good! I like the rockwork. I've been wanting to set up a little tank like this for macros, but I'm not sure how to pose that to the CFO lol.

 

[9ty0ne]

There is an expiration date on bottle.

 

[9ty0ne]

My setup is only 5 days old. I used live sand and the LR is supposed to be in the LFS tub with good circulation for weeks now. 0 ammonia, 0 Nitrite and about 10-15 Nitrate.