Starting a new build thread, as my previous plan was to go with an AIO configuration (https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/innovative-marine-40l-aio-new-reefer-build.964711/ ), however, after deciding I’d like to have a sump w. refugium, I have opted for the IM 40L EXT build.
Tank arrived today and I’m stoked to finally get rolling. Plan to plumb over the next week and start to fill tank for leak test. Rocks have been cycling in a 20g Brute since first week of February (although still have ammonia readings)
Tank - Innovative Marine 40L EXT
Stand - IM White APS
Sump - Trigger MD30 Elite
Return - Jebao MDC-5000
Skimmer - TBD (suggestions? - have been looking at Reef Octopus 110sss, Curve 5, Simplicity 120)
DT Lights - (2) AI Prime 16HD with 12” mounts
Refugium Light - Tunze Eco Chic 8831 9W submersible
Power Heads - (2) Tunze Turbelle Nanosteam 6040
Heater - 550W IM Helio Smart PTC w. Controller
ATO - Duetto Dual Sensor ATO / Trigger Systems 5g res.
Rocks - 40lb Dry CaribSea South Sea
Sand - ~40lb Arag special grade dry (will rinse tap & rodi)
Testing - combo of Hanna, Tropic Marin, Salifert for most elements
RODI - AquaticLife 4-stage 100gpd + Smart Buddie booster pump
Tank arrived today and I’m stoked to finally get rolling. Plan to plumb over the next week and start to fill tank for leak test. Rocks have been cycling in a 20g Brute since first week of February (although still have ammonia readings)
Tank - Innovative Marine 40L EXT
Stand - IM White APS
Sump - Trigger MD30 Elite
Return - Jebao MDC-5000
Skimmer - TBD (suggestions? - have been looking at Reef Octopus 110sss, Curve 5, Simplicity 120)
DT Lights - (2) AI Prime 16HD with 12” mounts
Refugium Light - Tunze Eco Chic 8831 9W submersible
Power Heads - (2) Tunze Turbelle Nanosteam 6040
Heater - 550W IM Helio Smart PTC w. Controller
ATO - Duetto Dual Sensor ATO / Trigger Systems 5g res.
Rocks - 40lb Dry CaribSea South Sea
Sand - ~40lb Arag special grade dry (will rinse tap & rodi)
Testing - combo of Hanna, Tropic Marin, Salifert for most elements
RODI - AquaticLife 4-stage 100gpd + Smart Buddie booster pump
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