Back in the game with a New IM 100 Ext

AV30 · Feb 11, 2019

As I mentioned in my previous thread I am just getting back into the hobby and after much debate I decided to go with the IM 100 ext. The tank was deliver this afternoon so now the real fun will start. I have been working on my stand while I was waiting for the tank to show up. The stand is pretty heavy but some how it seemed like a lot weight that it was going to be holding so I took no chances and framed it out in 2x6’s. Over kill? Maybe but if this tank ever came crashing down , I’m pretty sure I would be in the dog house for life! Below are some photos showing my progress and where I am now in the process. I did borrow the idea I saw from one of our felow reefers here(Thanks) and I coated the whole inside with flex seal, not only does it look clean but if I do ever spring a leak it will help contain it hopefully until I can catch it. Not sure if this will be the final look for the paint, my wife wanted the rustic/weathered look so we will see.

hdsoftail1065 · Feb 11, 2019

Great job on the stand! You definitely got the rustic look down and that tank will look great sitting on it.

AV30 · Feb 11, 2019

Thanks, the stand is a smidge heavier than I might have wanted but if a tornado hits I know where I’m hiding.

hdsoftail1065 · Feb 11, 2019

AV30 said:
Thanks, the stand is a smidge heavier than I might have wanted but if a tornado hits I know where I’m hiding.

2x6 frame, probably more than a smidge. Ya that would definitely make a great safe room!

hdsoftail1065 · Feb 11, 2019

But it looks very nice

SPR1968 · Feb 12, 2019

You’ve made a fantastic job of the stand, very nice indeed!

AV30 · Feb 12, 2019

While I am waiting for my piping to come in I thought I would give a quick run down on the equipment I have so far, other than a protein skimmer please let me know if I’m missing anything? Also I was thinking of using the Fritz zyme turbo starter any thought?
Equipment:
Spectra Pure Max cap 2:1
2 Kessil A360x
Tunze Osmolater for ATO
2 Gyre Maxspect
Neptune Apex
Vectors M1 for return pump
Kessil H380 for the Fuge
Trigger Triton 34 sump
Trigger Triton 5 gallon ATO
Neptune DOS

Steve Elb · Feb 12, 2019

AV30 said:
As I mentioned in my previous thread I am just getting back into the hobby and after much debate I decided to go with the IM 100 ext. The tank was deliver this afternoon so now the real fun will start. I have been working on my stand while I was waiting for the tank to show up. The stand is pretty heavy but some how it seemed like a lot weight that it was going to be holding so I took no chances and framed it out in 2x6’s. Over kill? Maybe but if this tank ever came crashing down , I’m pretty sure I would be in the dog house for life! Below are some photos showing my progress and where I am now in the process. I did borrow the idea I saw from one of our felow reefers here(Thanks) and I coated the whole inside with flex seal, not only does it look clean but if I do ever spring a leak it will help contain it hopefully until I can catch it. Not sure if this will be the final look for the paint, my wife wanted the rustic/weathered look so we will see.

Very nice! Mine just arrived at my lfs. Just finished my stand/rack. I'm going to place my IM 25 on top. Once that's situated I can put the 100 in place and plumb it in. My sump is in the garage. These things are built like tanks!