Planning of my first SW aquarium

[Kennya]

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[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

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[G Santana]

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[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Liam. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[powers2001]

Hello @Liame124 and welcome to R2R!! Glad you joined us!! Here's a video by the Innovative Marine company on aquascaping IM Fusion Lagoon Tanks:

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey all,

Have been a long time lurker and casual researcher of SW aquariums, about the last 5 years. Never have pulled the trigger on anything due to sports, and finishing college but however now that its done, and i have a stable income ( heard its important ), i am starting seriously to plan my first tank. Tank will likely be the IM Lagoon 25. Have been following other threads of the lagoon tanks as I start to cherry pick the equipment and techniques that I think will suit me best. If anyone has any general or aquarium equipment suggestions, I am all ears. Main things I am set on is the Lagoon 25 for my platform, and will likely start with a single AI Prime, while first acquiring everything, then will likely add a second. For fish, the girlfriend has requested a "nemo," unfortunately, named "nemo." So will likely aim for a pair of designer clowns. Other inhabitants I have an eye for is a goby and pistol shrimp, or a blenny. I am assuming, especially before the tank begins to mature, having all my options will not work out, so will likely have to choose between the goby and pistol shrimp or the blenny. Will likely go with the intank media baskets, but am needing suggestions for media following the cycle of my tank. Would like to upgrade my return pump right off the start for something quiet with more flow (also looking for suggestions, sicce seems to be popular option). Then obviously a powerhead. Anyways, aiming to have a build thread to follow the progress of my build. If you made it through the thick paragraph, cheers and thanks for any suggestions, and or help.

Welcome! Glad you joined.

Excited you're already considering your build thread. I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you:

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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[Adolfo]

 

[SPR1968]

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[Projects with Sam]

 

[Mjl714]

Welcome!

I’ve got an IM 30l, fun tank. No complaints, I initially thought it might be to shallow, but love the easy access. I have one media basket, and use a floss material, occasionally i use carbon as well. I found the filter socks to be to good at catching pods, so discontinued their use. Otherwise it is simple periodic water changes. I use Sicce and Eheim pumps versus to oem pump, both work great, although i do think I prefer the Sicci intake grate better. AI lights as well, these are great, good looking lights.

Good luck with your build.

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel.

 

[Woodyman]

Hey all,

Have been a long time lurker and casual researcher of SW aquariums, about the last 5 years. Never have pulled the trigger on anything due to sports, and finishing college but however now that its done, and i have a stable income ( heard its important ), i am starting seriously to plan my first tank. Tank will likely be the IM Lagoon 25. Have been following other threads of the lagoon tanks as I start to cherry pick the equipment and techniques that I think will suit me best. If anyone has any general or aquarium equipment suggestions, I am all ears. Main things I am set on is the Lagoon 25 for my platform, and will likely start with a single AI Prime, while first acquiring everything, then will likely add a second. For fish, the girlfriend has requested a "nemo," unfortunately, named "nemo." So will likely aim for a pair of designer clowns. Other inhabitants I have an eye for is a goby and pistol shrimp, or a blenny. I am assuming, especially before the tank begins to mature, having all my options will not work out, so will likely have to choose between the goby and pistol shrimp or the blenny. Will likely go with the intank media baskets, but am needing suggestions for media following the cycle of my tank. Would like to upgrade my return pump right off the start for something quiet with more flow (also looking for suggestions, sicce seems to be popular option). Then obviously a powerhead. Anyways, aiming to have a build thread to follow the progress of my build. If you made it through the thick paragraph, cheers and thanks for any suggestions, and or help.

Welcome! A lagoon tank huh? @Tenecor Aquariums is launching a lagoon series.

Lagoon Frags Let's Crowd Source Again

Hello Reefers. Our last crowd source went very well and and the new Nanos are now available for sale >>> https://tenecoraquariums.com/collections/aio-nanos-view-all. Special thanks to all who commented. Our next project is coming up with a new and improved Lagoon Frag aquarium. We already offer...

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[Manny’s Reef]

Hello and welcome to R2R. We sure are glad to have you here.

 

[|Frank|]

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