IM 50 Lagoon equipment question…

[grr410]

Hey just some questions regarding equipment for the IM 50 Lagoon…

1. Would one MP10 or Nero 3 be sufficient for a reef tank?
2. Would you run one XR15 or AI Prime 15 or do I need 2 of each?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Poochaku]

Depends on what type of coral you are trying to keep.

 

[V A R I A N T]

No in both cases, not sufficient.

 

[SpyC]

Is this the aio or overlfow 50g lagoon?

 

[grr410]

Depends on what type of coral you are trying to keep.

Primarily softies and lps

 

[grr410]

Is this the aio or overlfow 50g lagoon?

Aio

 

[grr410]

No in both cases, not sufficient.

Ok cool, what do you recommend should I double up

 

[flashsmith]

I owned that tank for quite a while before upgrading. You'll absolutely be fine on both if using the radion. The AI not so much. Especially with lps/soft. The tank if I remember is like 28' long by 18" deep of actual useable space. Your not going to be growing coral on your glass...

 

[SpyC]

I was going back and forth between two AI 16hds or one radion xr15 gen 6 pro. After speaking with BRS reps, reading reviews/forums, and watching videos I decided on the radion for my IM EXT 50g lagoon with the expectation of only softies and LPS in most of the tank. Some SPS towards the top/center.

I went with one mp10 for flow And I have a strong return pump to help. I hope not to have to get a second one, but will see how things go before humoring the idea.

 

[flashsmith]

I was going back and forth between two AI 16hds or one radion xr15 gen 6 pro. After speaking with BRS reps, reading reviews/forums, and watching videos I decided on the radion for my IM EXT 50g lagoon with the expectation of only softies and LPS in most of the tank. Some SPS towards the top/center.

I went with one mp10 for flow And I have a strong return pump to help. I hope not to have to get a second one, but will see how things go before humoring the idea.

Yep. You can always add later on. You're a year away from starting to see growth that may cause shading issues. By then you'll be ready to go bigger. Exactly why I chose the radion for the reason it will upgrade to a bigger tank easier than the AIs.