The ReefBox Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 So thought I would start a thread on my Innovative Marine Nuvo 20. Since the cast off and I am waiting for the rebuild 225 to be delivered I decided to do something fun. I purchased a Nuvo20 from Kelso here on the Forumn as was a basic RTR tank. Thanks kelso for the good deal. Came with tank, Maxspect razor light, media baskets filters,rock sand, ATO and water. Not mention he delivered it and set it up? New equipment Upgraded to 2 Sicce Micra pumps 160 gph each Spin Streams on both returns OR Arctic T247 Custom light hanger from Spectra IM Ghost skimmer HOB phosban 150 reactor Vortech MP10 Qd (thanks Randall for sweet hook up) Onto livestock Snowflake clown that was picked up at Petco for 14.99. Mismarked or whatever but healthy Melanarus wrasse from Jeff Misc clean up crew Rainbow bubble tip that I got from Lovesalt was one, now three it just split again Neon green ricodia Big shout out to Spectra for a plethora of ZoA frags and couple sticks Zoas Utter chaos CARS Sunny D's Gobstoppers Armor of gods Devils armor Eye of raw BBEB Blondies Rastas Sekuras Tonga ultra from Stylater Few others I'm forgetting Rainbow acan SPS Green slimer Forrest fire digi Valid a Tri color Aussie rainbow Tri color Blue stag green tips The only problem is the cyano and algae build up everyday. I think could be the phosphates. I do a weekly water change (5 gallon) but am hoping the upgrades will help. These little tanks have there own challenges for sure. All the upgrades should be arriving today so time will tell. I am. Open to thoughts and suggestions I will post pics later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sweet little build sir. The cyano could be due to the transfer. Disturbing the sand bed could have let out some unwanted organics. A chemiclean treatment should take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh and I'm gonna hook you up with a "fluffy chilla" frag when it becomes available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Lol chilla killa yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Think you are prob right on stir up i have chemi blue pouched comin today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Nice looking build Brian and you already have it well stocked! I can't wait to see pictures! Welcome to the nuvo club! I had issues with algae for about a year until the tank finally matured which is why I don't want to take it down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Well this was a fully cycled tank i think the movejyst upset the balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Well this was a fully cycled tank i think the movejyst upset the balance Jorge is correct and I agree. Any time I have moved a fully cycled tank I always went through a mini cycle from the sand getting stirred up and would even get diatoms but it went through the process much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Oh and I'm gonna hook you up with a "fluffy chilla" frag when it becomes available. Are those like rabbits feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Oh and post pictures not like we have not seen cyano before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 dang that thing is going to be a zoa garden full of quality pieces!! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovesalt Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Where's the pictures Brian67 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 If I had photobucket still I would be all over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 If I had photobucket still I would be all over it Get with it.......sign back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 I wish it was that easy scott the app does not exist in apple plat form anymore or not that i csn find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovesalt Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I upload straight from my phone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I wish it was that easy scott the app does not exist in apple plat form anymore or not that i csn find Well I have it and not an app.........get off the phone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 I will try tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Top down Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Those look familiar...........that light needs a photo mode also........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 You think...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 More pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantanewtank Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Have you bought other fish from Petco? I'm waiting for my QT to finish cycling. Are you QT the Petco fish? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantanewtank Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Wow, great looking tank. Are all the corals new to the tank? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySaber Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Love the light rack! Wished I ended up with something like that. I ended up using large shelf hangers off the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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