Nuvo Fusion 30 Pro Tank

[bangcamaro]

Hi all I just picked up a Nuvo Fusion 30 Pro to "upgrade" from my current tank that I have on this forum..I was wanting to see if anyone had any suggestions on things I should improve/buy for the tank from the equipment thats included with it..I plan on bringing over my lighting for the tank and then I have a gyre that I can throw in for extra flow..but was curious what others have done to make this tank run even better...what about best filtration for the unit etc?

 

[Fish Fan]

I have the IM 25 lagoon AIO, as well as a couple each of their 10 gallon and 15 gallon AIO's, they are solid tanks for sure!

For my 25 gallon, I swapped one filter sock for a media rack, which I prefer to socks. On the other side's first chamber I have the IM 9 watt UV, but I don't run it often. I set one of the 'fuge chambers up with a 'fuge basket and loaded it with live rock rubble as something of a "cryptic 'fuge", but it's not clear if that's really beneficial or not (at least to me). The other side holds my heater.

I've replaced the stock pump on my 25 gallon, I've run it with both a single IM Mighty Jet 538 gph pump, as well as with two IM Mighty jet 326 gph pumps, which is what I'm running currently. The return pumps from Jeabo also work very well, and are less expensive than the Mighty Jets.

And, I went with and really like the Random Flow Generators from Vivid Creative Aquatics. These replace the stock return nozzles, and create a nice, random flow all on their own. If you're goal is only easy soft corals, this may be all the flow you need, but since you have it, I'd also run your gyre.

You can see more of how I set up my 25 in the link in my sig.

I hope that helps and good luck with your build!

 

[bangcamaro]

I have the IM 25 lagoon AIO, as well as a couple each of their 10 gallon and 15 gallon AIO's, they are solid tanks for sure!

For my 25 gallon, I swapped one filter sock for a media rack, which I prefer to socks. On the other side's first chamber I have the IM 9 watt UV, but I don't run it often. I set one of the 'fuge chambers up with a 'fuge basket and loaded it with live rock rubble as something of a "cryptic 'fuge", but it's not clear if that's really beneficial or not (at least to me). The other side holds my heater.

I've replaced the stock pump on my 25 gallon, I've run it with both a single IM Mighty Jet 538 gph pump, as well as with two IM Mighty jet 326 gph pumps, which is what I'm running currently. The return pumps from Jeabo also work very well, and are less expensive than the Mighty Jets.

And, I went with and really like the Random Flow Generators from Vivid Creative Aquatics. These replace the stock return nozzles, and create a nice, random flow all on their own. If you're goal is only easy soft corals, this may be all the flow you need, but since you have it, I'd also run your gyre.

You can see more of how I set up my 25 in the link in my sig.

I hope that helps and good luck with your build!

thank you so much for your reply! I initially think ill only be doiong softies but may dabble in some acros or something one day im sure haha. Super good information here , thanks again!

 

[Fish Fan]

thank you so much for your reply! I initially think ill only be doiong softies but may dabble in some acros or something one day im sure haha. Super good information here , thanks again!

It's a good progression to start with softies, and progress to easier LPS/SPS, and then Acros in the future, which many would say are the most delicate corals to keep. You can always add to your setup as your needs dictate, so you don't need an "Acropora ready" tank from day one. Even if you put one together, it's not a great idea to add Acros to a new tank (less than about 6 to 12 months old) unless you really know how to grow Acros.

I hope that helps!

 

[bangcamaro]

It's a good progression to start with softies, and progress to easier LPS/SPS, and then Acros in the future, which many would say are the most delicate corals to keep. You can always add to your setup as your needs dictate, so you don't need an "Acropora ready" tank from day one. Even if you put one together, it's not a great idea to add Acros to a new tank (less than about 6 to 12 months old) unless you really know how to grow Acros.

I hope that helps!

appreciate ya and your wisdom thank you!