IM Nuvo EXT 100 SPS2020 Build

[SPS2020]

This makes me want to start a new reef tank right away!

Wow, thank you! :)

 

[SPS2020]

Latest FTS showing amount of water flow in upper left corner. Added an MP40 to the lower right back; now there is almost zero detritus on the bottom.

 

[SPS2020]

September FTS...the patch of zoas and coralline on the bottom seem to like it here. lol

 

[SPS2020]

December FTS (low light):

 

[Cthulukelele]

Beautiful tank right down the road!

 

[SPS2020]

Beautiful tank right down the road!

Thanks very much! If you need Acro frags, I'll set you up CHEAP! lol

 

[Cthulukelele]

Lol I see your postings all the time. The prices are so good and the frags are so chunky that it's hard not to take the gamble. Doesn't really make sense in my softie, anemone, and LPS tank, but if I change my mind you'll DEFINITELY be my first call. Thanks!

 

[nickng]

Black silicone is very smoothly applied and looks nice...for now. We'll see how this holds up through the years.

There's no silicone on my acrylic tank and rounded front corners, so this is a different experience. Existing tank has been up for around 10 years until the recent breakdown and rebuild a few months ago.

Hi I'm thinking of the 100 ext as well. thanks for posting this picture. BTW how has the back acrylic wall held up so far? did they apply glue over the enitre acrylic wall? on to the glass? How is the tank? any cons/pros

 

[SPS2020]

Hi I'm thinking of the 100 ext as well. thanks for posting this picture. BTW how has the back acrylic wall held up so far? did they apply glue over the enitre acrylic wall? on to the glass? How is the tank? any cons/pros

So far, so good with the tank. I really enjoy the size of the tank...not too big and not too small. The acrylic wall has been fine and no issues (knock on wood). I'd prefer it was glass so that cleaning would be easier, but I use plastic (credit cards) to clean to minimize scratches.

 

[nickng]

So far, so good with the tank. I really enjoy the size of the tank...not too big and not too small. The acrylic wall has been fine and no issues (knock on wood). I'd prefer it was glass so that cleaning would be easier, but I use plastic (credit cards) to clean to minimize scratches.

Thanks, after asking around. I went ahead and place an order for the IM EXT 100. There's a 40% sale on the EXT 150 and it comes to better pricing than the 100... so tempting but not enough space in the office room!.

I saw some other post that IM changed the acyrlic back wall to ABS. I will know when I get the tank at the end of march

 

[SPS2020]

Thanks, after asking around. I went ahead and place an order for the IM EXT 100. There's a 40% sale on the EXT 150 and it comes to better pricing than the 100... so tempting but not enough space in the office room!.

I saw some other post that IM changed the acyrlic back wall to ABS. I will know when I get the tank at the end of march

Looking forward to seeing your build thread! :)

 

[nickng]

Looking forward to seeing your build thread!

I called them up today. Spoke to Brian, confirm tanks arriving end of March and the plastic back wall is now abs instead of acrylic.
Will start a new thread soon.

 

[SPS2020]

Haven't posted a FTS in a while. I'll get those pesky frags out of the way for the next shot. ;-)

 

[SPS2020]

July FTS. Hydra32's just waking up.

 

[Arkayology]

Nice thread! Any major changes to the tank in terms of equipment or livestock?

I recently accepted delivery and set up my IM50. Like you, I found the stand instructions very confusing. My biggest issues was that I installed the side doors to the stand upside down (doh!) so that the doors open up away from the wall and not towards. I am not sure if this impacts the integrity of the stand but I will probably take it apart and install the doors the correct way just for ease of use.

 

[SPS2020]

Nice thread! Any major changes to the tank in terms of equipment or livestock?

I recently accepted delivery and set up my IM50. Like you, I found the stand instructions very confusing. My biggest issues was that I installed the side doors to the stand upside down (doh!) so that the doors open up away from the wall and not towards. I am not sure if this impacts the integrity of the stand but I will probably take it apart and install the doors the correct way just for ease of use.

Thank you!

No major changes. Had an issue with STN about four months back. After reading some threads, decided to try Dr Tim's Eco Balance and then RTN\STN X by Fauna Marine. So far, things have been stable and corals are growing like crazy...except for Walt Disney, he just won't take off.

I wished my stand had side doors! My order was placed prior to them having the door option. Another thing I would have done is go for the white stand instead of black. The white is a nice powder coat and easier to keep clean, IMO.

 

[Arkayology]

Thank you!

No major changes. Had an issue with STN about four months back. After reading some threads, decided to try Dr Tim's Eco Balance and then RTN\STN X by Fauna Marine. So far, things have been stable and corals are growing like crazy...except for Walt Disney, he just won't take off.

I wished my stand had side doors! My order was placed prior to them having the door option. Another thing I would have done is go for the white stand instead of black. The white is a nice powder coat and easier to keep clean, IMO.

I have the white stand and really like it. It has a very clean look.

You are certainly doing something right! The growth you are getting is excellent! Do you have any close ups? I wish I lived closer to get some of those frags :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

 

[SPS2020]

I have the white stand and really like it. It has a very clean look.

You are certainly doing something right! The growth you are getting is excellent! Do you have any close ups? I wish I lived closer to get some of those frags :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

I'll try to remember to pull out my macro lens and get a few close ups. I wish someone would stop by and get some frags. I'm asking $15 for frags (much larger) that I paid $50-$75 each for.

 

[SPS2020]

Still haven't pulled out my macro lens, but here are a few from today courtesy of my Note 20.

Didn't realize that I bumped the ReefWave45 when I clean the glass...she's listing a bit to the right! lol

Walt Disney FINALLY showing a tiny bit of growth after a year!

 

[charleydavis]

interesting. So i guess no direction. Let us know.

I find it frustrating that manufacturers don’t pay more attention to the instructions for assembly. Not just aquariums but basically anything that has to be assembled. I suppose the reason must be Chinese manufacturing contracted by American or European companies who don’t put any effort in.