Iceman's Cobalt C-Vue 40

[iceman14555]

Does the C-vue have a sticker on the back glass similar to the IM tanks that can be cut and peeled away for a stick on fuge light?

Yes, it's a black paper like material that is stuck to the glass; so, you can go that route if you want. I'm actually going to post an update of my tank soon. I just removed a lot of dead material from the fuge area today. I completely removed the fuge all together, i'm testing a different route to see if it actually was doing anything. I may introduce a small algae reactor in the future.

 

[SaltyWaffles]

Yes, it's a black paper like material that is stuck to the glass; so, you can go that route if you want. I'm actually going to post an update of my tank soon. I just removed a lot of dead material from the fuge area today. I completely removed the fuge all together, i'm testing a different route to see if it actually was doing anything. I may introduce a small algae reactor in the future.

Awesome! I havent looked into algae reactors much but do they do a similar thing to refugiums?

 

[iceman14555]

Awesome! I havent looked into algae reactors much but do they do a similar thing to refugiums?

They are actually more efficient and work better than a refugium in many ways. They force the water through the algae providing longer contact with it, the export of nitrate and phosphate is much higher than with a traditional refugium. However, they aren't as good of a home for beneficial micro fauna, like a fuge.

Here's a good video on building one.

 

[SaltyWaffles]

They are actually more efficient and work better than a refugium in many ways. They force the water through the algae providing longer contact with it, the export of nitrate and phosphate is much higher than with a traditional refugium. However, they aren't as good of a home for beneficial micro fauna, like a fuge.

Here's a good video on building one.

Ok that makes a lot of sense, and like a lot of things with the hobby has trade offs like less pods in the tank

 

[iceman14555]

Big update!!!!

Well the mini refugium is gone, I feel it may have been doing more harm than good. My big pieces of macro algae I had in the display, became victims of vibrant.

The big addition is three beautiful rose bubble tip anemones from the friend that sold me the tank. I still can't believe he gave them to me for free. Hopefully my clowns host one or two of them. Take a look at the pictures.

 

[iceman14555]

 

[iceman14555]

Figured I'd show off my dirty tank under early morning natural light.

 

[Karl Sanders]

Any updates? What do you think of the tank? I am considering it.

 

[iceman14555]

Any updates? What do you think of the tank? I am considering it.

No real complaints, the stock tank definitely needs mods. I really enjoy it the way I have it setup. Don't skimp on a skimmer.

I can pay a better update when I'm home.

 

[iceman14555]

Hey all, haven't updated in a long time. Today I upgraded my ATO to the Autoaqua AWC+ATO, now I can keep my water changes much more consistent, since I don't really do them to begin with (about 1 every 6 months to a year). I also recently swapped out my Nero5 to a Vortech MP10 and switched everything over to Mobius. Thinking about swapping the lights out to a single Radion XR15 Pro, but not sure I want to yet.

Also, changed the Nero 3 and MP10 guards to match up and make them easier to clean. If anyone wants a set of their own, go check out iSeaLive. He 3D prints these guards and can also do custom designs.

Here are some photos from today's project: