Simply 25

PettyReef · 2026-10-06T15:01:13-0400

The Start of a fusion 25 lagoon aio

Tank
Innovative Marine

Rock
Simple Tonga branch low structure

Powerheads
Mp10qd x2

Return
Mighty Jet DC pump

Skimmer
Undecided atm

Dosing
Will be running dose for 2part and kalk as well as trace elenents

Lighting
Radios xr15 gen4 pro

Looking to do a high end lps/softie system with maybe a few Sps down the road.

Below I attached a picture of what I have so far for aquascape. Tank is still in the mail but will update once arrived.

Fish Fan · 2026-10-06T15:07:10-0400

I like the rocks, looks like the old Tonga branch rock to me.

Good luck with your build!

PettyReef · 2026-10-06T15:09:56-0400

Fish Fan said:
I like the rocks, looks like the old Tonga branch rock to me.

Good luck with your build!

Yes it’s natural Tonga branch
It’s always been my favorite type of rock

penfold2 · 2026-10-06T17:23:44-0400

If you're looking for a skimmer to run, I recently added an Aqua Excel AE-NANO50D to my IM 25g Lagoon because it's the biggest skimmer I could find that fits in one of the back chambers. I had to cut off a tiny plastic holder for the airline tubing and mount it to the side divider rather than the back in order to make it fit, but I'm really happy with it and it's been skimming very reliably. I got it on Alibaba for $63 including shipping and taxes, and it took just under 2 weeks to get here. I also connected a CO2 scrubber to the air intake now that winter is coming and the house will be sealed up tight. Since the skimmer is so cheap, I ordered a second one as a backup, or I could use one in each chamber if I need more air running through the CO2 scrubber.

PettyReef · 2026-10-06T19:10:30-0400

penfold2 said:
If you're looking for a skimmer to run, I recently added an Aqua Excel AE-NANO50D to my IM 25g Lagoon because it's the biggest skimmer I could find that fits in one of the back chambers. I had to cut off a tiny plastic holder for the airline tubing and mount it to the side divider rather than the back in order to make it fit, but I'm really happy with it and it's been skimming very reliably. I got it on Alibaba for $63 including shipping and taxes, and it took just under 2 weeks to get here. I also connected a CO2 scrubber to the air intake now that winter is coming and the house will be sealed up tight. Since the skimmer is so cheap, I ordered a second one as a backup, or I could use one in each chamber if I need more air running through the CO2 scrubber.

Awesome thank you for the info I’ve been skimming through the list of nano skimmers and this helps out a lot knowing that it fits and is cheaper.

kevgib67 · 2026-10-06T20:00:35-0400

Welcome, glad you are here!

Nixperience · 2026-10-06T20:05:58-0400

I liked the Nuvoskim when I had it. Really quiet and doesn’t stick out of the chamber much. Easy to hide if you want a clean look.

Shua71 · 2026-10-07T01:42:10-0400

Very curious on how running two MP10s will work in the lagoon. I have the same tank and run a tiny hygger powerhead

Gumbies R Us · 2026-10-07T10:33:09-0400

Following along

PettyReef · 2026-10-07T11:43:48-0400

Shua71 said:
Very curious on how running two MP10s will work in the lagoon. I have the same tank and run a tiny hygger powerhead

Well I was looking in the garage and I found a few Jebao pumps and I’m gonna try them out on the back glass for not and see what it does with the sand and what now. Might decide to go bare bottom but who knows.