50 Gallon Lagoon Beginner Build

[SaltwaterJAC]

Hello! I just joined Reef2Reef and I want to document my tank build and also get some advice. My tank is an Innovative Marine 50 NUVO Fusion Lagoon Pro 2 AIO. This is an upgrade for my Biocube 32. I made my aquascape with Marco Reef Saver Rocks and lots of epoxy and mortar. I have 2 AI Prime 16 lights and an AI Nero 5 on the back. I plan on having a mixed reef with easy/intermediate corals. Let me know if you have any advice or suggestions for my build!

 

[Subsea]

I like your rockwork. How long did you operate Nuevo 32 and what did you like best about your livestock.

In starting a reef tank with dry sand & dry rock, I find that adding diver collected, uncured live rock & live sand that introduces diversity of micro fauna & fana is the best insurance for long term stability in our reef tanks.

 

[SaltwaterJAC]

I like your rockwork. How long did you operate Nuevo 32 and what did you like best about your livestock.

In starting a reef tank with dry sand & dry rock, I find that adding diver collected, uncured live rock & live sand that introduces diversity of micro fauna & fana is the best insurance for long term stability in our reef tanks.

Thanks for the reply! I have had my 32 gallon running for a couple years. My favorite livestock in the tank are my clownfish and euphillia corals. I used Caribsea’s Special Grade Arag-Alive Live sand for my new tank.

 

[GHOSTLY]

I love the scape! Following along

 

[Subsea]

Aside from bacteria in the “agri alive” live sand, do you intend to transfer live stock from established Biocube 32?

 

[SaltwaterJAC]

I do plan on moving the livestock from the Biocube into the 50 gallon. I’m using Dr. Tim’s One and Only with their ammonia to cycle the new tank.

 

[BBReef14]

NIce, just getting my lagoon in a few days. Any issues mounting lights? do you have a top view?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Tank is off to a good start!