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[CoralB]

Morning Tim !

 

[CoralB]

Morning Chris !

 

[CoralB]

Morning Tom !

 

[CoralB]

Morning Frank !

 

[CoralB]

Morning Bob !

 

[CoralB]

Morning fish face NJ !

 

[steveschuerger]

You forgot John Boy haha

 

[steveschuerger]

Ok serious for a moment here. I need opinions. I plan to re-enter with a nano in the next month. Due to living space constraints it’ll be no larger than 15 gallons I think. Livestock planned is a couple clowns and maybe one or two other nano sized fish plus a smattering of of maybe lps. Is it worth it to get say a Fluval Evo or go and do IM 15 Gal starter kit? All things aside I know I’d prefer to do the IM but budget is a big part of my thinking here but also will I be able to grow say frogspawn/gonis/Micromussa in the Fluval?

 

[fishguy242]

Ok serious for a moment here. I need opinions. I plan to re-enter with a nano in the next month. Due to living space constraints it’ll be no larger than 15 gallons I think. Livestock planned is a couple clowns and maybe one or two other nano sized fish plus a smattering of of maybe lps. Is it worth it to get say a Fluval Evo or go and do IM 15 Gal starter kit? All things aside I know I’d prefer to do the IM but budget is a big part of my thinking here but also will I be able to grow say frogspawn/gonis/Micromussa in the Fluval?

Go for the IM 15 IMO...

 

[TheNative192]

Ok serious for a moment here. I need opinions. I plan to re-enter with a nano in the next month. Due to living space constraints it’ll be no larger than 15 gallons I think. Livestock planned is a couple clowns and maybe one or two other nano sized fish plus a smattering of of maybe lps. Is it worth it to get say a Fluval Evo or go and do IM 15 Gal starter kit? All things aside I know I’d prefer to do the IM but budget is a big part of my thinking here but also will I be able to grow say frogspawn/gonis/Micromussa in the Fluval?

You will need to upgrade the Evo Lights to grow LPS in the Fluval. It only has around 60-80 par on the top middle section which can keep them alive but is not the best. I do have an EVO myself for my office. I actually changed the light out for a cheap Hygger light which surprisingly has a lot of par although I liked the Lid with the Evo to stop evaporation.

The IM 15 or possible even the IM 25 Lagoon (my personal favorite) is the way to go though. There are a lot of IM used tanks on facebook marketplace where you can get a bargain if Money is a factor and I also find a lot of used equipment for reasonable prices all the time so that is an option as well.

 

[steveschuerger]

Go for the IM 15 IMO...

Yeah that’s my likely purchase. I do think they have a really good product. I’m going to see if I can find a used light unless I find something decent on sale. Then it’s just heater/controller and cover for initial expense on the tank itself. As far as the sand and rock, I’ll see about GLR or TB . AquaForest salt. Look on Amazon for something to use as a stand.

 

[steveschuerger]

You will need to upgrade the Evo Lights to grow LPS in the Fluval. It only has around 60-80 par on the top middle section which can keep them alive but is not the best. I do have an EVO myself for my office. I actually changed the light out for a cheap Hygger light which surprisingly has a lot of par although I liked the Lid with the Evo to stop evaporation.

The IM 15 or possible even the IM 25 Lagoon (my personal favorite) is the way to go though. There are a lot of IM used tanks on facebook marketplace where you can get a bargain if Money is a factor and I also find a lot of used equipment for reasonable prices all the time so that is an option as well.

Yeah love IM tanks. I was already leaning toward one. Just wanted a nudge I guess. This was the SR60 I had a couple years ago. Also had an Nuvo 30l and a 20l briefly.

 

[tharbin]

Morning Tom !

Morning CB!

 

[steveschuerger]

I forgot-good morning all and an early Happy New year coming to a town near you !

 

[tbrown]

Hey Steve, maybe consider the HelloReef? It comes with an AI Blade and Sicce return already. All you'd really need to add is a wavemaker and any controls you want.

 

[steveschuerger]

Hey Steve, maybe consider the HelloReef? It comes with an AI Blade and Sicce return already. All you'd really need to add is a wavemaker and any controls you want.

I saw it. Just don’t think I can handle the initial cost hit. Plus I’m still thinking to see if the 20 or 25 would be viable in the space I have. But yeah it’s overall a good deal.

 

[steveschuerger]

Not ready to buy yet but this is really tempting to pony up for. It’s around the same price as the hello reef and comes with proven WaterBox quality

 

[tbrown]

FTS? It's been a while. GHA is slowly dying back finally.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Ok serious for a moment here. I need opinions. I plan to re-enter with a nano in the next month. Due to living space constraints it’ll be no larger than 15 gallons I think. Livestock planned is a couple clowns and maybe one or two other nano sized fish plus a smattering of of maybe lps. Is it worth it to get say a Fluval Evo or go and do IM 15 Gal starter kit? All things aside I know I’d prefer to do the IM but budget is a big part of my thinking here but also will I be able to grow say frogspawn/gonis/Micromussa in the Fluval?

I saw it. Just don’t think I can handle the initial cost hit. Plus I’m still thinking to see if the 20 or 25 would be viable in the space I have. But yeah it’s overall a good deal.

You against getting something used that's in very good shape?

 

[TheNative192]

FTS? It's been a while. GHA is slowly dying back finally.

Holy freaking Birdsnest galley me. Gorgeous tank!