Inspire me with your Nuvo 20

[ReeferSteve]

As the title says. I would love to see them. Full tank shots, filtration info, lighting and stocking info.

I have one that I’m setting up as soon as I nail down a plan for it but I keep going back and forth on what to do.

 

[Robertellis30]

Upgraded to dc pump.
Ai prime hd light.
Reactor filled with rowaphos.
9w uv sterilizer.
2 current eflux.
IM chaetomax led light.
Filter sock
IM dc skimmer

 

[ReeferSteve]

Upgraded to dc pump.
Ai prime hd light.
Reactor filled with rowaphos.
9w uv sterilizer.
2 current eflux.
IM chaetomax led light.
Filter sock
IM dc skimmer

Setting the bar pretty high with this one, man. Well done

 

[Robertellis30]

A lot of trial and error. Few tips don’t try and take the way and take your time. Slow ant steady process.

 

[ReeferSteve]

A lot of trial and error. Few tips don’t try and take the way and take your time. Slow ant steady process.

Agreed. Always slow and steady.

 

[harper]

Not very good with taking pics. The 20 is a fun tank

. Inspiration for keeping glass clean.

 

[ReeferSteve]

Not very good with taking pics. The 20 is a fun tank

. Inspiration for keeping glass clean.

I have to say, I’m a bit surprised at the amount of water it appears you’re moving in there with those powerheads.

 

[harper]

Yes 35% reefcrest is the highest they go. I had a few other powerheads, which were fine for flow. Aquamai KSP were good, but everything was a pain for cleaning. Bought 2 extra wet sides to the MP10s, so it is super simple to clean them now.
- mightyjet DC pump
- nuvoskim dc
- 2 x intank floss holders
- 2 x kessil a360x with narrow reflectors. spectral controller...again way more than needed for aquarium.
- jebao dp4 doser ca/alk - only 2 heads work
- AutoAqua ato

 

[Tahoe61]

Love the IM 20.

This tank was about 3 months old at time of image.

Mp10 and ATI 4 bulb T5.

SPS really took off under the T5.

 

[ReeferSteve]

Love the IM 20.

This tank was about 3 months old at time of image.

Mp10 and ATI 4 bulb T5.

SPS really took off under the T5.

How is the 4 bulb for coverage? I love the ATI T5 fixtures and want one for the Nuvo but couldn’t decide on which size to go with

 

[evo187]

Following for some inspiration!!

 

[Tahoe61]

How is the 4 bulb for coverage? I love the ATI T5 fixtures and want one for the Nuvo but couldn’t decide on which size to go with

Perfect.
Ideally I like the light suspended, but the rack serves its purpose.
My plan was to add an LED strip and try to give the tank some shimmer.
If I had the funds I would go with ATI SunPower again. Coral growth was phenomenal.

 

[ReeferSteve]

Perfect.
Ideally I like the light suspended, but the rack serves its purpose.
My plan was to add an LED strip and try to give the tank some shimmer.
If I had the funds I would go with ATI SunPower again. Coral growth was phenomenal.

Awesome. That’s my plan. I have a sunpower for my 125 as well.

 

[Rome]

For the guys using the mp10s what settings are yall using ? Flow, ect?