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Hey all. I currently have a reefer 350, and downsizing to a IM Nuvo 50 EXT Lagoon. It has been up set up since Oct 2017, but the tank is just a little too big for the living room. We decided that the 50 lagoon would be better dimensions.
Still at the planning stages right now. Most of my equipment from the RSR350 will sold off; I'm gong to reuse what I can but most of the equipment is a bit oversized (both physically and in rated capacity). Simplicity is going to be the name of the game here; I would really like to cut down my equipment such that I only need (1) Neptune EB832.
Lights: XR30 g5 pro ( I have 2 currently, probably going to use 1, or sell both and get a pair of xr15s since they are on sale right now)
Circulation: mp40 (similarly, I have a pair. I could use both and turn them way down, or sell them and get a pair of MP10s).
Return: Jebao dc6500 (already have this. considering selling and getting a cor-15. This would free up an outlet on my apex, as I can use the 24VDC connections)
Skimmer: Currently using a Vertex omega 150, but it wont fit in the sump. I have three replacements at three price points: Deltec 600ix, Aquamaxx FC80 or Skimz Kone SK181 (older model, on sale at BRS)
Currently running a vertex 3L Zeovit reactor, this definitely will not fit in the new sump. Currently looking for a second hand Vertex 1.5L (discontinued model)
Sump: Reefer 270 v3 is what I used in my models. May substitute this for another 18" cube sump.
Space is going to be at a premium under a 30" wide tank. I created some sketchup models just to see how everything will fit. These models are more for "proof of concept". This weekend I will make a more finished model, and try to include plumbing, a "dry" section for electronics, and a finished cabinet. I will be DIY'ing the stand. Pine 3x1's for the main structure, and then skinned with oak. I may build the main structure of the stand to 32" wide to give a couple extra inches of space. that's all for now
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Still at the planning stages right now. Most of my equipment from the RSR350 will sold off; I'm gong to reuse what I can but most of the equipment is a bit oversized (both physically and in rated capacity). Simplicity is going to be the name of the game here; I would really like to cut down my equipment such that I only need (1) Neptune EB832.
Lights: XR30 g5 pro ( I have 2 currently, probably going to use 1, or sell both and get a pair of xr15s since they are on sale right now)
Circulation: mp40 (similarly, I have a pair. I could use both and turn them way down, or sell them and get a pair of MP10s).
Return: Jebao dc6500 (already have this. considering selling and getting a cor-15. This would free up an outlet on my apex, as I can use the 24VDC connections)
Skimmer: Currently using a Vertex omega 150, but it wont fit in the sump. I have three replacements at three price points: Deltec 600ix, Aquamaxx FC80 or Skimz Kone SK181 (older model, on sale at BRS)
Currently running a vertex 3L Zeovit reactor, this definitely will not fit in the new sump. Currently looking for a second hand Vertex 1.5L (discontinued model)
Sump: Reefer 270 v3 is what I used in my models. May substitute this for another 18" cube sump.
Space is going to be at a premium under a 30" wide tank. I created some sketchup models just to see how everything will fit. These models are more for "proof of concept". This weekend I will make a more finished model, and try to include plumbing, a "dry" section for electronics, and a finished cabinet. I will be DIY'ing the stand. Pine 3x1's for the main structure, and then skinned with oak. I may build the main structure of the stand to 32" wide to give a couple extra inches of space. that's all for now
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