IM - NUVO SR Pro 2 | 60 AIO Aquarium - Jan2022

Beez · Jan 20, 2022

*** TANK CHANGE *** 1/24/22

Super excited to start my first Reef Tank and Build Thread.
~~I clicked the "buy now" button yesterday 1/19/22 on a brand new Fusion Pro 2 | 50 AIO Lagoon Aquarium w∕ APS Stand - Black from Innovative Marine!~~ I joined this forum yesterday as well and have already received some good feedback and articles to research after posting to the "Hello" welcome page. As I look to begin my Saltwater Adventure it was suggested to me that I should start a "Build Thread" so that is exactly what I'm doing. I'm both excited and nervous about this adventure and welcome ANY and ALL advice as I begin to travel down this path.

Here is where I am as of today 1/24/22 ... I contacted Innovative Marine and upgraded to the NUVO SR Pro 2 | 60 AIO Aquarium before the original tank shipped. I have much to learn, more to purchase and hopefully friends to make along the way. I do not have a delivery date yet however below is what comes with the AIO Aquarium I purchased.

Aquarium:

Approximately 60 Gallon
Outside DIMS: Length 35.43” Width: 23.62” Height: 16.14”
Display DIMS: Length 34.65” Width: 17.88” Height: 16.14”
Crated Package Weight: 208 lbs.
Low Iron Glass Beveled and Polished Edges
Glass Thickness: 10mm
Pre-Assembled SafeScreen Mesh Screen Lid
Pre-Installed Rubber Leveling Mat
(1) - Micromag Magnetic Glass Cleaner
(4) - Nuvo Nozzles
(2) - High Tide Water Risers

Filtration:

Built-in Acrylic Overflow Wall
Integrated Emergency Overflow
(1) - Removable 200 Micron Filter Sock
(1) - Fullsize CustomCaddy Media Basket w/ PurityPack Filter Media (3 – Mechanical Fiberball, 3- Premium 0.8 ROX Carbon Packs, 3 – High Capacity Coarse GFO Packs)
(2) - MightyJet 22W/24V 538 GPH DC Return Pump w/ Controller
Includes: Flexible Hose, Return Elbows and Four Directional Flow Nozzles

60 APS Stand:

Stand DIMS: Length 35.68” Width: 23.50” Height: 35.81”
Interior DIMS: Length 32.37” Width: 19.31” Height: 33.75”
Stand Package Weight: 62 lbs.
Anodized Aluminum
Corrosion Resistant
No Warping or Swelling
Integrated Hardware
Easy Set up (semi-assembled)
Includes hex torque wrench
Light Weight
Modular
Includes pre-cut Closed Cell PVC Foam boards
Includes Shelf Board
Top and Bottom Magnetic Door Latches
Side Access Doors
Spacious interior for sumps
100% recyclable aluminum
Color: Matte Black

Looking forward to your suggests and directions as I DIVE BACK IN THE TANK & INTO THE SALT! Beez

Sean Clark · Jan 21, 2022

IM excited to follow along. You purchased the tank and stand, so you have the cheap part out of the way already.

Beez · Jan 23, 2022

I’m SOOOOO excited about this tank and can‘t wait for it to arrive. Plus, I believe the size is perfect for my living room … I didn’t want something too overwhelming— with that said … everyone tells me down the road I will want bigger (I guess everyone does) lol.

I’m researching Neptune systems controller along with plenty of additional options and am considering going ALL IN with Apex, Trident, Sky lighting, DoS and Auto-top-off …. Am I crazy !!??

Sean Clark · Jan 23, 2022

"Am I crazy !!?" I do believe that you are entering the acceptance stage.

Krypler · Jan 23, 2022

Great tank just got mine up and running as well. I put mine on casters so I could get to the back easier.

Beez · Jan 23, 2022

Krypler said:
Great tank just got mine up and running as well. I put mine on casters so I could get to the back easier.

WOW ! I love your rock !
did you build that?

Krypler · Jan 23, 2022

Yes i wish i took pictures of the process. In general i took Marco rock and crushed it up and then used Glue and Sand with a lot of patience to make the NSA for this tank.

Here is a link to a how to from BRS.