I.M tanks with rfs sump ideas

[Steamreefer]

Hey everyone, against my better judgment I purchased an i.m 100 int. When they say these are quality setups they are not kidding, I'm extremely impressed. I snuck in my order just before tariffs hit us here in canada and on a 20% off sale but still, your bank account definitely knows you bought something.

Anyway my biggest gripe with the system is that rfs39 sump is huuuuge and takes up nearly the whole cabinet, and the purpose of this thread is to just share where I've ended up. It's nothing special but hoping it might help someone else get ideas for mounting equipment under the stand.

I chose the dj power strip/surge protector. I personally think it's quicker than trying to deal with an app.

The right side of tank is in a corner, so I left that side door off and threw together a wooden future control board, it's small but I only plan to have a few.

As for the power bricks for the lights I purchased h.d velco and zip tied just in case to the stand support leg.

Will eventually find a proper set of dosing bottles to have on the shelf above the power strip.

Had to keep the shelf on the wall behind the tank to keep the gf happy, I know it looks out of place but I'm sure you all understand lol

Anyway, would love to see some other ideas people have had in their cramped tanks.

 

[Aaron Stone]

Hey everyone, against my better judgment I purchased an i.m 100 int. When they say these are quality setups they are not kidding, I'm extremely impressed. I snuck in my order just before tariffs hit us here in canada and on a 20% off sale but still, your bank account definitely knows you bought something.

Anyway my biggest gripe with the system is that rfs39 sump is huuuuge and takes up nearly the whole cabinet, and the purpose of this thread is to just share where I've ended up. It's nothing special but hoping it might help someone else get ideas for mounting equipment under the stand.

I chose the dj power strip/surge protector. I personally think it's quicker than trying to deal with an app.

The right side of tank is in a corner, so I left that side door off and threw together a wooden future control board, it's small but I only plan to have a few.

As for the power bricks for the lights I purchased h.d velco and zip tied just in case to the stand support leg.

Will eventually find a proper set of dosing bottles to have on the shelf above the power strip.

Had to keep the shelf on the wall behind the tank to keep the gf happy, I know it looks out of place but I'm sure you all understand lol

Anyway, would love to see some other ideas people have had in their cramped tanks.

I have the 150EXT. I believe it's the same width, but greater depth. I modified the plumbing to scoot the sump all the way to one side. This made enough room for my ATO reservoir.

 

[Steamreefer]

That's a great idea

 

[JumboShrimp]

Great tank choice... Enjoy! :)

 

[40yreefer]

I have the 150EXT. I believe it's the same width, but greater depth. I modified the plumbing to scoot the sump all the way to one side. This made enough room for my ATO reservoir.

Same here. I'm setting up a new IM 200 ext and moved the sump to one side, which gave room for a JBJ chiller.