Keelo’s IM100EXT Build Thread

[keelo]

Hello R2R,

After a 7 year break from the hobby I’m jumping back in. I got a used innovative marine 100ext off marketplace with most equipment already just need the basics to get started. Here is what I got:
* Tank 100EXT with stand
* Trigger system platinum sump 34
* aquamaxx FC180 skimmer
* bubble magus dosing pumps
* heater with inkbird controller
* Ecotech vectra pump
* 2 gyre xf45 powerheads
* 2 Orphek Atlantic lights with 2 reef bars
* uv sterilizer
* media canister
* trigger system ATO reservoir with ATO
All that for $2,000

I’ll be documenting my journey here plan is for a super simple setup and LPS and soft coral tank

 

[keelo]

Most of the plumbing is already done, the previous owner did a great job in making this plug in play just need to set it up and get my tank ready, stay tuned. Hope this helps anyone looking for a low maintenance tank with lots of movement corals

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[keelo]

Happy Thanksgiving to R2R folks !

 

[keelo]

Updates for everyone

 

[keelo]

Setup the tank in its final place and installed most of the sump

 

[keelo]

orders 80lbs of sand and some other stuff. For anyone reading the thread, to re-iterate i bought the setup used so its not new and therefore most of the plumbing was already done, i liked the setup the tank had already so i just kept it. The plumbing is 50/50 black flex tubing and blue PVC. Questions for everyone, the prior owner ran an SPS build and i dont plan on doing that would the lighting be overkill also wavemakers to that extent ?
Lighting

• 2 Orphek icon compact
• 2 Blue Plus bars

Flow

• 2 redsea xf45 gyres

What are everyones thoughts on that ? My plan is for the tank to be mainly LPS and Softies im going to do my best to make the tank as minimal maintenance as possible for anyone interested in doing the same.

 

[RockRash]

orders 80lbs of sand and some other stuff. For anyone reading the thread, to re-iterate i bought the setup used so its not new and therefore most of the plumbing was already done, i liked the setup the tank had already so i just kept it. The plumbing is 50/50 black flex tubing and blue PVC. Questions for everyone, the prior owner ran an SPS build and i dont plan on doing that would the lighting be overkill also wavemakers to that extent ?
Lighting

• 2 Orphek icon compact
• 2 Blue Plus bars

Flow

• 2 redsea xf45 gyres

What are everyones thoughts on that ? My plan is for the tank to be mainly LPS and Softies im going to do my best to make the tank as minimal maintenance as possible for anyone interested in doing the same.

I don't have the answers but I'm definitely following along.

 

[keelo]

Hi RockRash following your build too :) it’s going down this weekend I hope to have livestock in 2024!

 

[RockRash]

Hi RockRash following your build too :) it’s going down this weekend I hope to have livestock in 2024!

Awesome goal! I'm hoping for the same I'm on the lookout for a pair of clowns, the kids will be picking them out so we will be going lfs shopping this weekend.

 

[keelo]

Big update everyone got my sand and Aquascape in

 

[keelo]

Setup outside, I definitely recommend anyone using this as reference it’s helpful to layout your rock and identify the heavy pieces and those that lighter in weight for the top

 

[keelo]

I used 80 pounds of sand and it might be too much, I even spilled about 5 pounds accidentally while rinsing

 

[keelo]

For rocks, I used 120 pounds of Marco rock and 10 pounds of stackz

 

[keelo]

The flat pieces were really great for serving as the foundation for the second tier. I’m not a huge fan of the crazy arches or minimalist style Aquascapes so please have that in mind

 

[keelo]

Here it is inside

 

[keelo]

Tomorrow is setting up my wiring and starting my RODI, on track for fish pre 2025!

 

[mjszos]

Coming together nicely. Looking forward to following along :)

 

[keelo]

Not much today just the controller board

 

[RockRash]

Everything is looking good.