Angelo Fatica
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Hello all! Recently I've noticed that my current tank has started to get air in the silicone seals and I figured that maybe a tank upgrade would be appropriate. I want to do things right this time. I am going to be upgrading from an IM Nuvo 20 to a Lagoon 25. Since I did not have enough pictures to create a build thread for my 20 that I've had running before I joined R2R, I figured why not start now! I'm using this opportunity to take care of the things I wish I had done when starting my old tank. I really want to foolproof this thing so that I can avoid headaches down the road. Some things I am doing this time that make this build more serious than last include:
1.) I am getting the stand that fits the tank, no dressers/IKEA furniture this time
2.) I'm planning on higher quality equipment to ensure ease of care and expanding my opportunities for a healthier tank
3.) I am probably starting my tank from scratch in terms of live rock and sand to ensure I can create the scape I want based on rocks I've picked
4.) I am shifting towards getting an ATO system this time, no more manual top offs!
5.) I'm testing more vigorously!
Now, as it stands, I have my "wish list" picked out in a cart waiting to be purchased and shipped to my door. I am waiting on more funds (aren't we all) and waiting on finishing my aggressive research on all the products I am planning on ordering. Below is a picture of the cart I have made.
I currently use an AI Hydra 26HD on my 20 and I plan on just using that for my 25, but I wanted a more dedicated mount for it without drilling into my ceiling for the 100th time. Another thing you'll notice is the fiji pink sand. I currently have black substrate that was bought as live sand, but I learned over the years the hard way that it was known for leaching silicates into the water and causing algae problems. Also, I found that white sand always looked better to me anyways. The thing I am most excited about is the Vortech MP10. I was eyeing these up for a while now and I am pretty set on using one in my new tank solely on their water volume they push and the features they exhibit. Below are some pictures I have taken over the many years I have owned my 20 gallon tank.
These kind of show the timeline of the progression of the tank and the last one is somewhat the state it is in at the moment. The stocking is different than the two clowns seen in the photo. I currently have a flame hawkfish, a six line wrasse, a baby platinum clown, a firefish and a cleaner shrimp. I'm really excited to see what this new build will have in store for me as its going to be different dimensions and a slightly larger water volume/area in the tank. Let me know what your thoughts are! I look forward to giving an update on the new build once it ships and gets set up! Thanks all!
1.) I am getting the stand that fits the tank, no dressers/IKEA furniture this time
2.) I'm planning on higher quality equipment to ensure ease of care and expanding my opportunities for a healthier tank
3.) I am probably starting my tank from scratch in terms of live rock and sand to ensure I can create the scape I want based on rocks I've picked
4.) I am shifting towards getting an ATO system this time, no more manual top offs!
5.) I'm testing more vigorously!
Now, as it stands, I have my "wish list" picked out in a cart waiting to be purchased and shipped to my door. I am waiting on more funds (aren't we all) and waiting on finishing my aggressive research on all the products I am planning on ordering. Below is a picture of the cart I have made.
I currently use an AI Hydra 26HD on my 20 and I plan on just using that for my 25, but I wanted a more dedicated mount for it without drilling into my ceiling for the 100th time. Another thing you'll notice is the fiji pink sand. I currently have black substrate that was bought as live sand, but I learned over the years the hard way that it was known for leaching silicates into the water and causing algae problems. Also, I found that white sand always looked better to me anyways. The thing I am most excited about is the Vortech MP10. I was eyeing these up for a while now and I am pretty set on using one in my new tank solely on their water volume they push and the features they exhibit. Below are some pictures I have taken over the many years I have owned my 20 gallon tank.
These kind of show the timeline of the progression of the tank and the last one is somewhat the state it is in at the moment. The stocking is different than the two clowns seen in the photo. I currently have a flame hawkfish, a six line wrasse, a baby platinum clown, a firefish and a cleaner shrimp. I'm really excited to see what this new build will have in store for me as its going to be different dimensions and a slightly larger water volume/area in the tank. Let me know what your thoughts are! I look forward to giving an update on the new build once it ships and gets set up! Thanks all!
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