GunMonkey's Innovative Marine Nuvo 16 Build!!

[GunMonkey]

I have been very busy lately with the build, got behind on posting the info and pics...photo bomb time!:xd:

Building Float Switches......I used ferrels and heat shrink tubing as opposed to soldering.

Attached float switch to bracket and used the supplied nut and o-ring to secure it.

Connections crimped and heat shrunk...

I couldn't stand the fact that each switch had two wires and they were hanging all over....so 1000 zip ties later....

Here is the final wiring all ready for water!!!!

 

[GunMonkey]

I got some more zip ties the other day to wrap up the wiring. I LOVE those little sticky backed, zip tie mounts you get inside a MP10 box, but Ecotech charges so much for them.....found them for 1.98 per bag of ten(found at Hoome Depot). I wished I would have found these sooner and I would have used these instead of screws and brackets.

ATO Tank top cut, using a Maxijet instead of the Tom's pump. The aqualifter just didn't have the nads to push the water to the top with any authority....

ANNNNND THE MOMENT OF TRUTH it's WET!

My light is still coming so I went ahead and thew another one on for looks. Aquascape is going to be a bit different....the center island/tower isn' that big, I seeded this tank with water from a established system, and liverock. There is one big piece of LR that will be removed after she is seeded.....here is a pre-water shot so you can see how it will look when I remove one of the pieces of LR....

I use JB Water Weld.....they sell fancy epoxy putty for aquariums but I used this. It's cheaper and safe. Safe for potable water tanks and I have never had any issues. Ingredients are identical....Anyway, the center tower isn't as larger as you can see...that piece was one I got that I couldn't use, so I decided to throw it in while I cycled.....

 

[Diamond1]

I'm not seeing any pics???

 

[GunMonkey]

Hmmmm, I donno what happened.... CAn't figure out how to edit old posts either....:neutral:

 

[GunMonkey]

Well I suppose now is a good time to update this thing. Between travel for work, and life I have had little time to post. I have worked hard to make this maintaince free. All that is left is to setup my AWC and Dosing pumps. Here is a Breakdown of the tank and equipment:

Tank: Innovative Marine NUVO 16(Black)Stand:Deep Blue 15 gallonLighting:NanoBox Duo(waiting for it to be done)-JBJ Nano-Glo Fuge LightWater Flow:MP10w and SpinstreamReturn Pump:Cobalt MJ900Heater:Viva Aqua TitaniumController:Reefkeeper Lite(SL1,Net Module,PC4, Ph/Temp Probes,2 float switches)ATO:5.5 Deep Blue tankMJ600 pumpFiltration:~25lbs Base rock~8 LBS Live Rock~1" Black Sand-2 InTank Media Baskets w/ CPE/Pur/FF-1 InTank Fuge Basket​

Still planning on an SL2 module for salinity and a few more float switches for Auto Water Change tanks. other than that just waiting on my cutome light from NanoBox which should arrive this weekend.

Can anyone see the pictures I posted. They are showing up on my end here in this thread?

 

[SloppyJ]

Awesome tank. I have the nuvo 30. If you are thinking about a skimmer, I really like the one I have from IM. Also, the new media baskets that they have are awesome.

 

[GunMonkey]

Awesome tank. I have the nuvo 30. If you are thinking about a skimmer, I really like the one I have from IM. Also, the new media baskets that they have are awesome.

Can you see any pictures?

 

[GunMonkey]

Here are some new pictures, added some livestock finally, here is what I have added:

-1 Mimic Blenny, expensive but I loved it!
-2 Sexy shrimp
-1 Pom-Pom crab

I plan to add:

-Yahsagoby/Pistol shrimp Combo
-Pair of Harliquen Shrimp
-2-3 more Sexys
-Assorted snails
- Small Longspine(possibly)
- Would LOVE a Catalina Goby, but heard mixed reviews. People seem to agree they don't do well in warmer water tanks.

 

[SloppyJ]

Can you see any pictures?

No but they like to block everything at work.