"Blue Lagoon" Newbie Build progression : IM 30 gal L

[Dreadneck]

Hi Everyone.

First thanks to all the help and answers I have posted on the R2R forums. Great community and lots of knowledge sharing that has already helped me!

This thread I will post the progression of my Tank as I add new equipment, fish and corals and updates on tank health.
I purchased the tank in August 2022 so it is new and I don't have much yet but excited for what is to come!


Equipment

• Innovative Marine 30 gallon Long AIO Aquarium
• Innovative Marine APS Stand white
• IM Helios PTC Smart Heater
• 2 Custom Caddy Media Baskets
• RFG Nozzles (x2)

On Order

• Kessil A360X Tuna Blue LED (KS-A360XBLUE)
• Kessil Mounting Arm (KSAGN02)
• Kessil Spectral Controller X (KS-KSASC02)

Testers

• Hanna HR Nitrate H1782 checker
• Hanna Salinity checker 198319
• TDS Tester HFTDS-M7
• API Testers

Fish

• Mocha Storm Clownfish (Pair)

Corals

• None yet

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[Dreadneck]

Here is the Tank all new and spiffy in my room/ I had to rearrange and clear that wall it is on. There used to be a big Erase board there.

 

[Dreadneck]

I added the Water and Rocks. I let it sit for about 4 weeks while adding MicroBacter7 and Quickcycle.

 

[SoggyNW]

I like it, those tanks are a great option. I used to have a cube next to my computer and it was.a nice visual break when the eyes are getting tired.

Any plans for coral or nems?

And I want you monitor. Is that a Samsung G9?

 

[Dreadneck]

Fish Time!! After all the perimeters were perfect (tested by me and the local fish store) I added a couple awesome Mocha Clowns. One has a perfect pattern of a heart.

I will get better pics of the fish but you can see the heart pattern in the video

 

[Dreadneck]

I like it, those tanks are a great option. I used to have a cube next to my computer and it was.a nice visual break when the eyes are getting tired.

Any plans for coral or nems?

And I want you monitor. Is that a Samsung G9?

I do want corals, The clowns will prob b the only fish I add and some cleaners. Yes the visual break is great, staring at the monitor for 8 hours is hard on the eyes.

That is a Samsung Odyssey G9 mainly for working and I use Microsoft Fancy Zones for the screen zones - its awesome!

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[SoggyNW]

I do want corals, The clowns will prob b the only fish I add and some cleaners. Yes the visual break is great, staring at the monitor for 8 hours is hard on the eyes.

That is a Samsung Odyssey G9 mainly for working and I use Microsoft Fancy Zones for the screen zones - its awesome!

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Very nice, I'm putting together a parts list to replace my 12 year old pc and I keep seeing that monitor and I just want it. I'm not going to buycit but I want to. Maybe someday.

 

[Dreadneck]

Very nice, I'm putting together a parts list to replace my 12 year old pc and I keep seeing that monitor and I just want it. I'm not going to buycit but I want to. Maybe someday.

It wasn't that much especially with the Samsung Neo out now. Check during Black Friday on the Samsung site, probably a good price!

 

[Dreadneck]

So I didn't really like how the right end of the rocks looked so I picked this up. I think it looks much better , except I have to wait for it to turn purple-ish

 

[Dreadneck]

Got the Kessil 360x Tuna Blue, the Spectral Controller X and the arm. Going to set it up today. Got it from @premiumaquatics and great communication and shipping was fast!!!

 

[SoggyNW]

Very nice, I agree the new aquascape is more interesting to look at. Post picture when you get the light going!

 

[Dreadneck]

Very nice, I agree the new aquascape is more interesting to look at. Post picture when you get the light going!

Thanks, will do. I haven't opened the light yet now I am wondering if I should keep the 360x or get the AP9x. I think I would eventually need 2x 360x, which is fine, but would only need one AP9x for the tank size and coverage.

Tank size

• Total Volume - 30 Gallons
• Outside Dimensions - 35.43" L x 14.96" W x 12.99" H
• Display Dimensions - 34.79" L x 10.13" W x 12.99" H

 

[Dreadneck]

Set up the Kessil 360x Tuna Blue light. I really like how clean it is with the size and the wire management of the mounting arm. I also ran the Spectral X Controller wire through the mount arm so it is ready when I get to setting that up.

Here are a few Photos, not set up on lights just dialed it to blue with med to low brightness.
The Spectral X controller is not on or set up yet.

 

[Dreadneck]

Adding some goodies!

Vortech MP10
IM NuvoSkim (midsize)
Im aquaShield UV