Lagoon 25 X R60 hybrid Tank Set Build 2024

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Being out of the Hobby for a while, I have always wanted a new build. After some consideration and making a few phone calls, I decided to pull the trigger on the Lagoon 25. This build is intended to make a record of my endless reef journeys. I have been reefing on and off for many years and did not realize that I had not recorded any of my tank builds before.

Since this time I am returning, I would like to build this as close as possible to what I really want and like. :)

#1 Semi Small Volume
#2 Good dimension and Foot Print
#3 Slick and Simple Build

lagoon cycle pic.jpg

Equipment list:

Radion Xr15 G5 Blue
Ai Nero 3
IOAOI Nano Return Pump
Via Aqua Titanium Heater 200W
Adaptive Neptune Apex Controller board

08/12/24Currently doing a fishless cycle with MicroBacter Start XLM, and QuickCyc, also added PolypLab Gensis Rock and bacteria booster.

A little modification before filling up the tank:

Lagoon open back.jpg
Lagoon nano pump.jpg
Lagoon nano pump zipties.jpg

Lagoon back view.jpg


08/18/24 Reef Scape finally came in, big shout to Michael @reef Rock Oasis.

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*Rinse them Twice before putting in the tank
 
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Being out of the Hobby for a while, I have always wanted a new build. After some consideration and making a few phone calls, I decided to pull the trigger on the Lagoon 25. This build is intended to make a record of my endless reef journeys. I have been reefing on and off for many years and did not realize that I had not recorded any of my tank builds before.

Since this time I am returning, I would like to build this as close as possible to what I really want and like. :)

#1 Semi Small Volume
#2 Good dimension and Foot Print
#3 Slick and Simple Build

lagoon cycle pic.jpg

Equipment list:

Radion Xr15 G5 Blue
Ai Nero 3
IOAOI Nano Return Pump
Via Aqua Titanium Heater 200W
Adaptive Neptune Apex Controller board

08/12/24Currently doing a fishless cycle with MicroBacter Start XLM, and QuickCyc, also added PolypLab Gensis Rock and bacteria booster.

A little modification before filling up the tank:

Lagoon open back.jpg
Lagoon nano pump.jpg
Lagoon nano pump zipties.jpg

Lagoon back view.jpg


08/18/24 Reef Scape finally came in, big shout to Michael @reef Rock Oasis.

bonsai 1.jpg
bonsai 2.jpg
bonsai 3.jpg
bonsai 4.jpg
bonsai 5.jpg
bonsai 6.jpg
bonsai 7.jpg
bonsai 8.jpg
bonsai 9.jpg

*Rinse them Twice before putting in the tank
Great looking aquascape!
 

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Love this build. I have the same tank. Love it. I like what you did for the return pumps.
I am using a 100W helio heater but it doesn’t keep up. It was one of the only ones I could find that is small enough. Gonna see if the one you are using does a better job…
Peace and best wishes!
 
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Love this build. I have the same tank. Love it. I like what you did for the return pumps.
I am using a 100W helio heater but it doesn’t keep up. It was one of the only ones I could find that is small enough. Gonna see if the one you are using does a better job…
Peace and best wishes!
Thanks J, I am loving the flow from the ioaoi nano return pump, I might be going to upload a video on how it pulse and help on the “random” flow. I personally been using via aqua, it fits quite good in the second chamber and went for the 200w.
 

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Love this build. I have the same tank. Love it. I like what you did for the return pumps.
I am using a 100W helio heater but it doesn’t keep up. It was one of the only ones I could find that is small enough. Gonna see if the one you are using does a better job…
Peace and best wishes!
Wait - the IM Helio 100W does not keep up in the 25 Lagoon? Wish I knew that before I just dropped $140 for it. Ugh
 

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