IM 25 Lagoon Boonedocks Build

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

Once all the rock gets in there I'll have to do some repositioning of course. I'm about to break up the larger rock and hopeful none of the anemones are injured.

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

Down goes Frazier. Put in a few props for now.

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

Still brainstorming on breaking this rock apart so I'm stalling a bit. Thought I'd share this little distraction. A nephew of mine adopted this crayfish that they were raising in their classroom. When school was out at had to go somewhere. One of the few tanks I don't mind doing 100% water change daily. I still need to figure out what I'm going to do with him.

najer · Jun 15, 2019

Yes it is lol, hope it splits well for you.

TheWB · Jun 15, 2019

W Haymaker said:
Once all the rock gets in there I'll have to do some repositioning of course. I'm about to break up the larger rock and hopeful none of the anemones are injured.

See, looking much better already. You’ve got enough going on in there where you won’t notice the lack if sand at all. I’m not a fan of bare bottom usually but I think this works.

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

Minor scare with the light but it just came unplug internally. Quick fix and it was operational. Everything is in the new tank! Letting things settle down for a little while in there there will maybe move a few things around.

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

I was going to take pictures breaking up the rock but when I seen the anemones hanging off of it I panicked a little bit and decided to hustle. It went really well. The Hollywood stunner is not real happy. This rock was on the top and set the anemones where attached on the underside of it I had to turn it sideways to keep from crushing a couple of the anemones.

najer · Jun 15, 2019

W Haymaker said:

Just wow, my hat is off to you, loving that!

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

najer said:
Just wow, my hat is off to you, loving that!

Thanks! I appreciate that.

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

TheWB said:
See, looking much better already. You’ve got enough going on in there where you won’t notice the lack if sand at all. I’m not a fan of bare bottom usually but I think this works.

Yep, I'm much happier with it now!

Dapperjman · Jun 15, 2019

Wow, everthing looks good so far. That's the first time I've seen travertine used on the bottom, even though a google search shows people have tried it years ago!

Did you buy a certain kind or prep it before it went in your sump to be seeded?

W Haymaker · Jun 15, 2019

Dapperjman said:
Wow, everthing looks good so far. That's the first time I've seen travertine used on the bottom, even though a google search shows people have tried it years ago!

Did you buy a certain kind or prep it before it went in your sump to be seeded?

I kept about 80% of it in the back of my AIO sump for about 2 months to season it.

BiGGiePauls33 · Jun 17, 2019

Loving the build thus far. I just noticed the IM 25 lagoon and am intrigued about setting one up for nems. Following along.

W Haymaker · Jun 18, 2019

paja3 said:
Loving the build thus far. I just noticed the IM 25 lagoon and am intrigued about setting one up for nems. Following along.

Appreciate it very much. I've been searching around trying to find some rock flower anemone packs. Hopefully find something I like and can maybe order next week. Maybe another bubble tip as well. Something with a bit different color.

W Haymaker · Jun 18, 2019

Included a bit of the underside of the cabinet. As you can tell it's pretty darn simple. I've actually been very happy with this ATO reservoir. I picked this up at Amazon and this one holds 22 quarts. It was about $30-$40 withe lid. Nice and clear and I like the fact it has the quarts listed. The anemones on the left rockscape moved so I was able to tip the rock down which I like much better. The clam also moved a bit which surprise me. I think it's a good spot for him though.

It's a busy week with the kids so everything's on hold... Which is just fine! I'll continue building out the doors and drawer next week.