IM 25 Lagoon - Overkill? Build - Full Automation is the Goal

[FoolishWizard]

In & out of the hobby for 10+ years... Typically just nanos and apartment set ups so I would just sell every time I moved and bought new tank at new place. Finally a family man (1 step and 2 baby girls), home owner so hopefully will keep this tank up and running for awhile.

Patient / slow build with the goal of full automation but maintaining simplicity.

Tank:
Innovative Marine 25 gallon Lagoon
Stand:
Custom (pseudo) built-in stand
Equipment:
MightyJet Return (Stock)... Need to upgrade? Heard these are decent.
Innovative Marine Custom Caddy for 2nd overflow (instead of filter sock)
Ecotech XR15 Blue - Gen 5
Ecotech Vortech - MP10
Innovative Marine Helio Heater
Rock / Sand:
15lbs BRS Dry rock
(2) Foundation pieces
20lbs CaribSea Special Grade
10lbs Fiji Pink
Fish:
... To be determined
Coral:
Mixed-Reef

Photos of all coming soon... Just wanted to get this thread going.

 

[FoolishWizard]

 

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[Tuffyyyyy]

Wow, off to a really clean start

 

[FoolishWizard]

RODI System:
AquaticLife - 75gpd - 4 Stage

 

[FoolishWizard]

Sidenote: Whats the preferred method for attaching photos, like I did above "Full Image" or "Thumbnail"?

 

[nuxx]

Can't really go overkill imo

 

[X-37B]

Sidenote: Whats the preferred method for attaching photos, like I did above "Full Image" or "Thumbnail"?

I prefer Full.
Nice system. Start a build thread so we can all follow.

 

[DDenny]

Nice cant wait to see updates. My IM lagoon comes in Monday working on my stand out of Aluminum and wood veneer covering.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Looks really nice so far!

 

[FoolishWizard]

I prefer Full.
Nice system. Start a build thread so we can all follow.

Thanks! Ummmm I thought this was a build thread?!?! LOL how do I start a real one?

 

[FoolishWizard]

Nice cant wait to see updates. My IM lagoon comes in Monday working on my stand out of Aluminum and wood veneer covering.

Before I decided to put the tank where it ended up, I had an aluminum frame all piece parted and quote from ZYLTech. Prob would have been easier that way

 

[FoolishWizard]

Can't really go overkill imo

Noted

 

[DDenny]

Before I decided to put the tank where it ended up, I had an aluminum frame all piece parted and quote from ZYLTech. Prob would have been easier that way

It in the members tanks forum

Member Tanks

Show off your tank and document your progress.

www.reef2reef.com

 

[X-37B]

It in the members tanks forum

Member Tanks

Show off your tank and document your progress.

www.reef2reef.com

Yea follow this and get your badge!

 

[FoolishWizard]

Yea follow this and get your badge!

dang... So I have to start from scratch?! lol

 

[DDenny]

dang... So I have to start from scratch?! lol

If you want the badge if not then no you do not have to.

 

[FoolishWizard]

If you want the badge if not then no you do not have to.

I remembered seeing something about adding the link to your thread in your account details to get the badge... Just did it. Its official!

 

[FoolishWizard]

Quick test on the RODI system... Ran for about 30mins, gave me about 2.5gals @ 0000 TDS.