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

FoolishWizard · May 8, 2023

Finished up the internals of the stand this weekend... Only thing left is the removable panels

DDenny · May 8, 2023

awesome I like the open look.

FoolishWizard · May 11, 2023

Final Scape... I think:

Holt1995 · May 13, 2023

FoolishWizard said:
Final Scape... I think:

This build is coming along great! Definitely sticking around to see what else you have in store for us.

FoolishWizard · May 13, 2023

Holt1995 said:
This build is coming along great! Definitely sticking around to see what else you have in store for us.

Thanks @Holt1995... Slowly but surely.

jabberwock · May 13, 2023

Awesome build thread! I love the stand and tank placement. How many rooms can you see it from?

My only recommendation is to ditch that dry rock algae farm and go with ocean live rock. Check my build thread for details.

jabberwock · May 13, 2023

I have a question about the PC-100A if I may. My problem with most power strips is the inconsistent size of tank equipment plugs. Does the PC-100A solve this? I am intrigued.

FoolishWizard · May 13, 2023

jabberwock said:
Awesome build thread! I love the stand and tank placement. How many rooms can you see it from?

My only recommendation is to ditch that dry rock algae farm and go with ocean live rock. Check my build thread for details.

Thanks jabber... Yeah I was just going to make it an office tank but this spot fit perfect. Can see from our main hall, kitchen, office, dining and secondary family room.

My very first salt water tank I set up has been the only tank I used live rock for and the only tank I had to deal with unwanted pests. My other 2 tanks were all dry rock and had good success and zero issues... Hope this one goes the same way.

FoolishWizard · May 13, 2023

jabberwock said:
I have a question about the PC-100A if I may. My problem with most power strips is the inconsistent size of tank equipment plugs. Does the PC-100A solve this? I am intrigued.

The PC-100A is awesome, the outlets are orientated vertically so there is plenty of space for all size plugs... Only $35 on amazon too.

vanguard · May 13, 2023

I have this tank and wish you the best of luck. If I had a piece of advice it would be to make a shorter rock structure. Mine is shorter than yours and it still doesn't leave enough room on top for coral growth.

Or, perhaps you have a different plan.

Edit: Since you asked at the start. I find the stock return pump to be just fine. I use a pair of these and I really like what they do for my flow: https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/SpinStream-Wavemaking-Flow-Nozzle-p184809140

girlsdad_AAA · May 13, 2023

You’re gonna upgrade this tank in less than one year!

FoolishWizard · May 13, 2023

vanguard said:
I have this tank and wish you the best of luck. If I had a piece of advice it would be to make a shorter rock structure. Mine is shorter than yours and it still doesn't leave enough room on top for coral growth.

Or, perhaps you have a different plan.

Edit: Since you asked at the start. I find the stock return pump to be just fine. I use a pair of these and I really like what they do for my flow: https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/SpinStream-Wavemaking-Flow-Nozzle-p184809140

Yeah, not really sure of my coral plan... Def want to try a few SPS which Im assuming will take years to outgrow if I place on the top of the bigger rock work, I may mount the frag to the sides of the overhangs and let them grow out and up... Not sure.

The back left "tower" I want to break the water surface, always thought that looked cool in lagoon tanks.

I have a couple random flow generators being 3D printed but yeah those spinstreams are cool.

FoolishWizard · May 13, 2023

girlsdad_AAA said:
You’re gonna upgrade this tank in less than one year!

Haha, ill start saving now.

jabberwock · May 13, 2023

FoolishWizard said:
Haha, ill start saving now.

I am into my IM 25 lagoon right at about $2 grand total spend since June of last year...

I don't need to upgrade though. One of the things I like about this tank is its manageable size.

Edited to add that I have made about $100 of store credit supplying the LFS with macro algae cuttings from my ocean live rock. Small victory.

FoolishWizard · May 13, 2023

jabberwock said:
I am into my IM 25 lagoon right at about $2 grand total spend since June of last year...

I don't need to upgrade though. One of the things I like about this tank is its manageable size.

Edited to add that I have made about $100 of store credit supplying the LFS with macro algae cuttings from my ocean live rock. Small victory.

Im currently just above that $2k mark too... Only purchases left are (3) 5 gallon reservoirs... Might go black ones from @Tenecor Aquariums & the @AUTOAQUA AWC Duo... Those last few items will put me close to the $3k mark... Don't tell the wifey.

Its been over a year though since I bought the tank, light & heater.

jabberwock · May 13, 2023

FoolishWizard said:
Im currently just above that $2k mark too... Only purchases left are (3) 5 gallon reservoirs... Might go black ones from @Tenecor Aquariums & the @AUTOAQUA AWC Duo... Those last few items will put me close to the $3k mark... Don't tell the wifey.

Its been over a year though since I bought the tank, light & heat

FoolishWizard said:
Im currently just above that $2k mark too... Only purchases left are (3) 5 gallon reservoirs... Might go black ones from @Tenecor Aquariums & the @AUTOAQUA AWC Duo... Those last few items will put me close to the $3k mark... Don't tell the wifey.

Its been over a year though since I bought the tank, light & heater.