IM Nuvo EXT 100 SPS2020 Build

[SPS2020]

Great clean looking build!

Much appreciated!

 

[SPS2020]

Going with a new aquascape over the next few weeks. Will need to introduce it one section at a time and figure out how to move existing Acros to a new home.

 

[SPS2020]

One half of the new aquascape introduced. The goal is to move other parts to my 60 gallon tank to make room for the second half of the new scape.

 

[SPS2020]

The next half of the ArtReefRocks structure is in the tank.

 

[Janci]

I really like the layout.
Did you do the rock structure yourself?

 

[SPS2020]

I really like the layout.
Did you do the rock structure yourself?

Thank you!

No, there is a company in the Philippines that makes them and they are distributed in the US, AUS and maybe elsewhere. Here is the US distributer: ArtReefRocks

 

[SPS2020]

Some new frags...

CB Flaming Phoenix

BC Blue Ghost

Inland Cyclops

LRO Lunar Lemonade

ORA Pearlberry

UC Torquoise Tort

UC Strawberry Shortcake (from my mother colony)

JF Frankie's Kryptonite

Bill Murray

JF Flame

 

[Janci]

Thank you!

No, there is a company in the Philippines that makes them and they are distributed in the US, AUS and maybe elsewhere. Here is the US distributer: ArtReefRocks

Thanks. I need to look this up. I am in the Philippines at this moment.

 

[ConsummatePro]

I am intrigued by your UV plumbing. With the UV unit behind the tank and sump, and with no access from behind due to the wall, how do you acccess the UV sterilizer for maintenance etc? Do you close off the valves and undo the unions and lift up up and out from behind the sump? If so, have you tried it while full of water, and was it hard to do physically?

 

[SPS2020]

I am intrigued by your UV plumbing. With the UV unit behind the tank and sump, and with no access from behind due to the wall, how do you acccess the UV sterilizer for maintenance etc? Do you close off the valves and undo the unions and lift up up and out from behind the sump? If so, have you tried it while full of water, and was it hard to do physically?

A very good question.

To the right of the tank, I move the 10 gallon ATO, close the valves, place a silicon baking dish below the end where the quartz sleeve is inserted and slowly unscrew the end cap. A bit of water comes out, but goes into the baking pan. Be sure to remove your liquid alarm sensors! It's not terribly difficult to complete.

 

[chipchipbro]

do you still use AI Hydra 32 HDs?
Somehow I am not happy with mine and dont know why.....

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Any update on your tank?

 

[SPS2020]

do you still use AI Hydra 32 HDs?
Somehow I am not happy with mine and dont know why.....

Yes, still using the 32HDs along with the T5's. I've been slowly increasing the brightness via the Apex Fusion app. Currently running 35% on ATI Coral Pros and 40% on Geismann Actinics.

Sounds like Luxdium might have something in the works for certain newer AI lights. I'll be watching for that as I like their pucks in my 26HD on another tank.

 

[SPS2020]

Any update on your tank?

I'll get some pics posted soon. The newest frags are taking off (some faster than others). Pearlberry seems to be a slow grower in comparison to the others.

 

[chipchipbro]

Yes, still using the 32HDs along with the T5's. I've been slowly increasing the brightness via the Apex Fusion app. Currently running 35% on ATI Coral Pros and 40% on Geismann Actinics.

Sounds like Luxdium might have something in the works for certain newer AI lights. I'll be watching for that as I like their pucks in my 26HD on another tank.

And whats your Hydras schedule?

 

[SPS2020]

Hydra 32HDs are on a modified Saxxby profile

T5 Geismann Super Actinic

T5 ATI Coral Pro

 

[SPS2020]

An update and a couple of pictures.

Dosing PO4 daily, NO3 a few times per week.

PO4 .03 (a little higher than usual)
NO3 7.9 (a little higher than usual)
dKh 8.1
Ca 450
Mg 1465

T5's are now running at 70%; all other lighting elements remain unchanged.

Older frags on the left and newer moving to the right.

 

[Janci]

Those older SPS have some serious grow tips.

 

[SPS2020]

Snapped a few more last night. Bill Murray and UC Torquoise Tort are really doing well (knock on wood). Pearlberry is an extremely slow grower for me.

 

[Janci]

This makes me want to start a new reef tank right away!