NUVO EXT Lagoon 50 Build

TheWB · Nov 15, 2018

Love what you’ve done with this tank. I have the Lagoon 50 AIO which was purchased before the EXT’s were announced. I’m jealous of the extra 4 inches of real estate you’ve got to play with. Following along.

JC Reef · Nov 15, 2018

benha said:
The tank looks great! What fish do you have in there?

One small blue hippo tang /small purple tang (these guys will go to a bigger system once they grow). 3 clowns, 1 yellow coris, tail spot blenny, yellow watchman goby

JC Reef · Nov 15, 2018

TheWB said:
Love what you’ve done with this tank. I have the Lagoon 50 AIO which was purchased before the EXT’s were announced. I’m jealous of the extra 4 inches of real estate you’ve got to play with. Following along.

Thank you! This tank has been a total blast ;Shamefullyembarrased

JC Reef · Nov 15, 2018

lbacha said:
Nice setup, I’m considering the 50 ext myself and was wondering how the overflow is. Does it make much noise (are you able to dial it in to be silent). I have a sapphire 20 with a COR 15 to put under it so almost the same setup just a square sump vs the rectangle 26.

I really love the overflow! The noise is minimum to silent and having a gate valve makes it very easy to adjust.

Indiana Reefin · Nov 24, 2018

I know this is an old thread, but how much flow are you putting through the 50 EXT for the return? The manufacturer suggests only 500 GPH

JC Reef · Nov 25, 2018

Indiana Reefin said:
I know this is an old thread, but how much flow are you putting through the 50 EXT for the return? The manufacturer suggests only 500 GPH

The manufacture requirement doesn't apply to my current set up. I'm running Two 3/4in RFG's by @Vivid Creative Aquatics But I need to run at least 700-800 GPH to get the most out of my RFG's, the minimum is 400-500 GPH

My Vectra M1 is currently working at 38% = 760GPH

Indiana Reefin · Nov 25, 2018

JC Reef said:
The manufacture requirement doesn't apply to my current set up. I'm running Two 3/4in RFG's by @Vivid Creative Aquatics But I need to run at least 700-800 GPH to get the most out of my RFG's, the minimum is 400-500 GPH

My Vectra M1 is currently working at 38% = 760GPH

Okay thanks!
So the drain can handle it but not a single return line. If I go with the 50 or 40 gallon IM I will use this setup for the return.

How are you likeing this tank and stand? You did a wonderful job with setting it up!
I am looking at going with GHL dosers and possibly a KH director

JC Reef · Jan 16, 2019

Indiana Reefin said:
Okay thanks!
So the drain can handle it but not a single return line. If I go with the 50 or 40 gallon IM I will use this setup for the return.

How are you likeing this tank and stand? You did a wonderful job with setting it up!
I am looking at going with GHL dosers and possibly a KH director

First and foremost I apologize for the late reply, I been extremely busy.

Thanks for the feedback! I'm really enjoying this tank and the stand is very easy to put together. At 1st I didn't like the height of the stand but it's not bad. I already got my GHL Doser, they're sponsoring my build

JC Reef · Jan 16, 2019

Update!!!

I'm very excited to announce that GHL is my new sponsor. I will be replacing my Eshopps Doser for the GHL Doser 2.1 Stand Alone Unit! I'm very excited for this product! I did extensive research and I highly believe this is the best dosing pump in today’s market. I’m very excited to implement this doser into my current setup Thank you @ghl_aquariumproducts @Vinny@GHLUSA for this awesome opportunity.

Unboxing YouTube Video ;Singing

thomas hudson · Feb 21, 2019

This is the exact tank i am going to build. My old tank was a 75 but i don't have room in my new house for it. I am going with tank, a 20g long that i have put acrylic baffles in from @Oceanboxdesigns. I am also probably going to build my own stand since theirs is so pricey. It looks amazing but i think i will just put the work in and build one. I will probably plumb mine very similar to yours though. Great inspiration!

inspi · Feb 28, 2019

Hi,

I’m interested in that tank, but I can’t find any further dimensions on this tank. Do you know if there’s enough space on the left of the overflow for a MP40 on the (black) back side?

Best regards

inspi · Feb 28, 2019

Double post

Clayton Jessup · Feb 28, 2019

is there any new updates on this beautiful little Lagoon @JC Reef ?

thomas hudson · Mar 1, 2019

Yeah i would like to put two mp40s on the back wall of this tank. Is that overkill for this size?

inspi said:
Hi,

I’m interested in that tank, but I can’t find any further dimensions on this tank. Do you know if there’s enough space on the left of the overflow for a MP40 on the (black) back side?

Best regards

JC Reef · Mar 4, 2019

Thanks for the compliment. I believe all new builds are fun regardless of their size

thomas hudson said:
This is the exact tank i am going to build. My old tank was a 75 but i don't have room in my new house for it. I am going with tank, a 20g long that i have put acrylic baffles in from @Oceanboxdesigns. I am also probably going to build my own stand since theirs is so pricey. It looks amazing but i think i will just put the work in and build one. I will probably plumb mine very similar to yours though. Great inspiration!

The left side might be a tight fit for an MP40 but I might be wrong.

inspi said:
Hi,

I’m interested in that tank, but I can’t find any further dimensions on this tank. Do you know if there’s enough space on the left of the overflow for a MP40 on the (black) back side?

Best regards