3-18-2014
Tank arrived today, shipped from innovative marine via freight on a pallet. It was packed nicely and not a single scratch or crack.
This is replacing a nuvo 24 I picked up earlier this year that cracked, I opted to pay the extra 100.00 difference plus shipping in hopes this will be a better tank and I have to say that I'm impressed. IM did toss in a minimax reactor for free so that's a plus.
Now I have an Aquatic Fundamentals 30/38/45 stand that was being used for the 24g, the length is perfect for the 30L but it is 2 inches short width.
I picked up a 1/2" MDF and had it cut to 37.25L x 15.25w, extra quarter each way. I'm trying to decide if I want to just replace the top of the stand entirely or just screw the new board to the top.
I'm not to sure if the MDF I picked up is as heavy duty as the piece if be replacing.
I have the 2 intank media racks left from the nuvo 24, they are about a 1/8 to talk as the 30L over flow is just a bit lower than the 14g. The fuge racks fits nicely has about 1" worth of room behind all the racks so these will make do for now and I'll just wait and see what Stevie comes out with.
I haven't decided what to put in the minimax yet, I'll be using CPE and Purigen in the racks so possibly bio-pellets.
Some remaining hardware:
- MP10
- Maxspec Razor 420R
- RKE
- jäger 100w heater
- about 30lbs cured live rock(15 from my tanks, 10-15 from a friend)
- 20lbs CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahamas Oolite sand
Here are a few unpacking pics.
Tank arrived today, shipped from innovative marine via freight on a pallet. It was packed nicely and not a single scratch or crack.
This is replacing a nuvo 24 I picked up earlier this year that cracked, I opted to pay the extra 100.00 difference plus shipping in hopes this will be a better tank and I have to say that I'm impressed. IM did toss in a minimax reactor for free so that's a plus.
Now I have an Aquatic Fundamentals 30/38/45 stand that was being used for the 24g, the length is perfect for the 30L but it is 2 inches short width.
I picked up a 1/2" MDF and had it cut to 37.25L x 15.25w, extra quarter each way. I'm trying to decide if I want to just replace the top of the stand entirely or just screw the new board to the top.
I'm not to sure if the MDF I picked up is as heavy duty as the piece if be replacing.
I have the 2 intank media racks left from the nuvo 24, they are about a 1/8 to talk as the 30L over flow is just a bit lower than the 14g. The fuge racks fits nicely has about 1" worth of room behind all the racks so these will make do for now and I'll just wait and see what Stevie comes out with.
I haven't decided what to put in the minimax yet, I'll be using CPE and Purigen in the racks so possibly bio-pellets.
Some remaining hardware:
- MP10
- Maxspec Razor 420R
- RKE
- jäger 100w heater
- about 30lbs cured live rock(15 from my tanks, 10-15 from a friend)
- 20lbs CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahamas Oolite sand
Here are a few unpacking pics.