R-3 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Well i'm back....After taking some time off from tanks I got the itch again. I decided to go with the new IM Lagoon 25. The depth of this tank is awesome for a small AIO. I am really excited to get this thing going.Not 100% sure on all the equipment yet as I'm still trying to iron that out. I'm leaning towards LEDs. I'm thinking either an AI fixture or a Radeon. Possibly will go with an innovative marine ghost skimmer. Still looking to see if there's better options out there. For flow I will go with a MP 10 or Jebao RW4. The new innovative marine tanks come with the filter socks so I'll probably keep one and use a caddy on the other. I still need to build a stand as I did not like the stock ones. I will be trying out AquaForest reef products for my salt and supplement. Seems like they make a top-quality product. Livestock will be limited to a few fish. Coral wise it will be a mixture of SPS, LPS, and zoas.Pics from today- Look what showed up- Edited January 9, 2016 by R-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I dont see any pics but your sig says red sea is that what you got? The itch is always there is just time that holds us back from jumping in getting what we need again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Pics from today- Look what showed up! Pretty box waiting to be opened- Sexy tank- Edited January 9, 2016 by R-3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 That is one sexy looking tank! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Looks good Ryan but no Radion.......unless you like a disco effect....... I hated the XR15 in my Nuvo.....I went with the Kessil an love what it looks like...... And on the new build well........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 That is one sexy looking tank! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks! It looks pretty sweet! Looks good Ryan but no Radion.......unless you like a disco effect....... I hated the XR15 in my Nuvo.....I went with the Kessil an love what it looks like...... And on the new build well........ Disco effect? Explain. Maybe AI is the way to go then Would love to do an ATI fixture. Just gotta find a way to mount without hanging it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 I dont see any pics but your sig says red sea is that what you got? The itch is always there is just time that holds us back from jumping in getting what we need again Was having trouble posting pics lol! I got a IM 25G Lagoon. Pics are up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 The disco effect on the sand bed.....you know when colors show up on the sand. That is one thing I do not like about LEDS........ they seem to show up on the sand. With the Kessils there is no effect on the sand bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 The disco effect on the sand bed.....you know when colors show up on the sand. That is one thing I do not like about LEDS........ they seem to show up on the sand. With the Kessils there is no effect on the sand bed. Okay I got you. Definitely isn't natural reef looking. Makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yep after trying both the Kessil and the XR I stuck with the 360 over my tank. I think I spent about 1K in lights just to figure out what worked the best....... New tank is T5 all the way.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 sweet look forward to seeing how your build goes. Thats a nice looking tank should be fun setting that up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hey guys im trying to figure out lighting for this. Tank will be housing softies, lps and sps. I would prefer something that is tank mountable but mounted to the stand would be okay too. I just dont want something hanging. Im looking at either the Hydra 26 or 2 AI Primes. I like that with these lights you do not have to purchase a separate controller. Anyone have any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 One prime would likely be enough for LPS answer softies, these lights are bright! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 One prime would likely be enough for LPS answer softies, these lights are bright! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk If i go that route I will probably buy one and then wait after the cycle to buy another 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Get 2 lol we all know own you're gonna put sticks in the tank! Haha Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 I like the Hydras also...decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Any updates? What lights? Cmon get moving on this thing you taking longer than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Any updates? What lights? Cmon get moving on this thing you taking longer than me Yeah I know. Ive forgot about this sight! Updated on Nanoreef, whoops... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Made some more progress over the weekend. Got the stand primed, door framed and the top built. Hopefully I get the stand painted and the top sealed before the weekend. Here are some pics. Stand primed Top glued together Closeup of the top sanded waiting to be sealed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 What kind of wood? It looks really nice Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 What kind of wood? It looks really nice Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Black walnut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looks good! Figure out the light yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looks good! Figure out the light yet ? Yes I got a NanoBox Duo Plus, got a great deal on a demo unit. Kinda outta the normal box. Sweet looking light! Heres a random pic off the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Nice light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Havent updated here in awhile- Time for some pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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