Getting back into Reefing

[chachew]

So i have been out of the reef game for about 3 years and i'm planning to get back into things within the next few months. I still have some of my old equipment so i'm going to use a lot of that but as far as the tank/sump/stand, that will be all new. What i think i have settled on tank wise is the IM Nuvo 40 Black. Im going to build a custom stand that stands 3ft(36") off the floor and put the sump down below. I like this IM tank but REALLY wish it was low-iron but i cant seem to find a cube this size with that glass, anyone have a suggestion on that? I'm thinking a 20g sump/fuge in the bottom but i'm also having problems finding a cube big enough that is NOT a 20g Long. I want to have the ATO reservoir and all the pumps/skimmers/etc hidden down below as i've done in the past with the 40B tank i use to have. Does anyone have a suggestion for the cube sump? Possibly the Crystal Cube Sump 18 but its just a bit pricey for that small of a sump. I can make my own out of glass and acrylic if i can find a suitable glass tank.



For the IM Nuvo Tank, does the blue IM decal come off the front tank glass?



Equipment that i am thinking of so far:

• IM Nuvo Black - $191 (purchase)
• Crystal Cube Sump 18 - $265 (purchase)
• Modular Marine 800 GPH Low Profile - $109 (purchase)
• 2X EcoTech MP10W - $0 (own)
• Reef Octopus 150 Skimmer - $0 (own)
• Return Pump - $0 (own)
• 1X Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue - $239 (purchase)
• Reef Angel Controller - $0 (own)
• Fuge/Chaeto grow light? - $? (purchase)
• BRS Dry Rock - $0 (own)
• Heater - $? (purchase)

Im sure there are some other things i haven't listed so ill add those to the list as i go along. You guys have any suggestions on a build like this? Thanks!

 

[Crabs McJones]

So i have been out of the reef game for about 3 years and i'm planning to get back into things within the next few months. I still have some of my old equipment so i'm going to use a lot of that but as far as the tank/sump/stand, that will be all new. What i think i have settled on tank wise is the IM Nuvo 40 Black. Im going to build a custom stand that stands 3ft(36") off the floor and put the sump down below. I like this IM tank but REALLY wish it was low-iron but i cant seem to find a cube this size with that glass, anyone have a suggestion on that? I'm thinking a 20g sump/fuge in the bottom but i'm also having problems finding a cube big enough that is NOT a 20g Long. I want to have the ATO reservoir and all the pumps/skimmers/etc hidden down below as i've done in the past with the 40B tank i use to have. Does anyone have a suggestion for the cube sump? Possibly the Crystal Cube Sump 18 but its just a bit pricey for that small of a sump. I can make my own out of glass and acrylic if i can find a suitable glass tank.



For the IM Nuvo Tank, does the blue IM decal come off the front tank glass?



Equipment that i am thinking of so far:

• IM Nuvo Black - $191 (purchase)
• Crystal Cube Sump 18 - $265 (purchase)
• Modular Marine 800 GPH Low Profile - $109 (purchase)
• 2X EcoTech MP10W - $0 (own)
• Reef Octopus 150 Skimmer - $0 (own)
• Return Pump - $0 (own)
• 1X Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue - $239 (purchase)
• Reef Angel Controller - $0 (own)
• Fuge/Chaeto grow light? - $? (purchase)
• BRS Dry Rock - $0 (own)
• Heater - $? (purchase)

Im sure there are some other things i haven't listed so ill add those to the list as i go along. You guys have any suggestions on a build like this? Thanks!

Welcome to R2R!!

Looks to be a very promising build :) #WelcometoR2R

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Littlebit]

Well, the IM Nuvo Fusion 40 is similar dem and low iron.
https://www.marinedepot.com/Innovat...-Innovative_Marine-0I10444-FIAQNCNTOF-vi.html

 

[Big G]

Welcome back to the salt! Welcome to R2R! :)

 

[chachew]

Well, the IM Nuvo Fusion 40 is similar dem and low iron.
https://www.marinedepot.com/Innovat...-Innovative_Marine-0I10444-FIAQNCNTOF-vi.html

I looked at that tank first BUT i'm not going to go the AIO route so that's out.

 

[FLAdaboy]

Welcome. That sounds like an exciting build and better yet, a money saver. Can’t wait to see the progress.

 

[chachew]

So it took me a little over a year to get going.....and ive gone a slightly different route. I picked up a Waterbox 40.1 package from my local reef shop. https://premiumaquatics.com/products/waterbox-401-white-includes-sump-stand-intelligent-ato.html

Mine is the black stand but same equipment.

 

[chachew]

Lots of things got in the way and I didn't have much time to get the tank all dialed in. So now I'm restarting the tank and cleaning everything up. I moved it into my office since I have been working from home the last 6 months. Order and received my cleanup crew today. Have a few more odds and ends coming in this weekend.

I'm adding more live rock as we speak so that's not in the shot yet.

 

[NashobaTek]

Welcome to the team!

 

[Pistondog]

So i have been out of the reef game for about 3 years and i'm planning to get back into things within the next few months. I still have some of my old equipment so i'm going to use a lot of that but as far as the tank/sump/stand, that will be all new. What i think i have settled on tank wise is the IM Nuvo 40 Black. Im going to build a custom stand that stands 3ft(36") off the floor and put the sump down below. I like this IM tank but REALLY wish it was low-iron but i cant seem to find a cube this size with that glass, anyone have a suggestion on that? I'm thinking a 20g sump/fuge in the bottom but i'm also having problems finding a cube big enough that is NOT a 20g Long. I want to have the ATO reservoir and all the pumps/skimmers/etc hidden down below as i've done in the past with the 40B tank i use to have. Does anyone have a suggestion for the cube sump? Possibly the Crystal Cube Sump 18 but its just a bit pricey for that small of a sump. I can make my own out of glass and acrylic if i can find a suitable glass tank.



For the IM Nuvo Tank, does the blue IM decal come off the front tank glass?



Equipment that i am thinking of so far:

• IM Nuvo Black - $191 (purchase)
• Crystal Cube Sump 18 - $265 (purchase)
• Modular Marine 800 GPH Low Profile - $109 (purchase)
• 2X EcoTech MP10W - $0 (own)
• Reef Octopus 150 Skimmer - $0 (own)
• Return Pump - $0 (own)
• 1X Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue - $239 (purchase)
• Reef Angel Controller - $0 (own)
• Fuge/Chaeto grow light? - $? (purchase)
• BRS Dry Rock - $0 (own)
• Heater - $? (purchase)

Im sure there are some other things i haven't listed so ill add those to the list as i go along. You guys have any suggestions on a build like this? Thanks!

Welcome back chachew.
Can't stay away forever.
Sounds like you have a plan