Mike's Innovative Marine Nuvo EXT 100

[Mike Kearns]

Final progress shot for the night. Started cutting and gluing in the blue pvc. I chose to use white fittings to match the sump. I do have 1 gray piece, the Spears gate valve. I used the white gate valves on my 46 gallon and they suck. I don’t think I am going to have enough 3/4” blue for the return, and BRS is out of 3/4" blue. I might make the top of the union to the bulkhead white pvc. Not sure

 

[Mike Kearns]

Sooo unexpected side effect from yesterday. Woke up in the middle of the night with my wrist killing me! Guess using cheap ratcheting pvc cutters all day was a bad idea.

 

[Mike Kearns]

Only made a little progress due to water changes today and my sore wrist but I did manage to get the drains complete. I have kinda had to rethink my return plumbing and I had to order more 3/4" blue pvc. BRS is out but I ordered some from Home Depot. Hopefully the blue matches.

 

[Mike Kearns]

Got the plumbing done today. I will leak test tomorrow when I get home from work. Surprisingly I only messed up one union by forgetting the ring. Managed to pull it apart before the glue set and redo it. Even installed a light under the cabinet. Before I started the plumbing, I decided to install the shelf that came with the stand. I like having a place to put small things. It is removable up until the tank is in its final home.

 

[Espino963]

Looking good! I can't wait to see her WET

 

[Mike Kearns]

She is wet! Unfortunately it’s just tap water. Good news there is no leaks in the glued connections. Some of the unions leaked but a little tightening and everything is dry. Been tweaking the return nozzle height for siphon break so the sump doesn’t overflow and tweaking the overflow for quiet. Also picked up a couple of wave makers. I am using Jebao SLW-30s. They are the AI Nero knock offs. I have an SLW-20 and SLW-10 on my 46 gallon and I really like them. The nice thing is for those of us with the Nuvo ext tanks, they have a strong enough magnet to stick to the back wall! They also blend in really well. I put some plastic plants to test the flow and they all ended up in the corners

 

[Mike Kearns]

Small update. Not much change yet. It is still chugging along in the garage. I did finish 3D printing some filter cups. They work pretty well.
Since I just got an out break of dinos in my 46 gallon tank I have decided to go ahead and add uv sterilization to my tank. Fortunately I figured I would add it eventually so I left a spot to plumb it. Now I just got to wait until it gets here.

 

[KStatefan]

Nice

What printer and filament did you use to print those?

Like to see what others are using.

I have a Prusa MK3 that has been updated to a MK3S
I print mostly 3DXTech PETG

 

[Mike Kearns]

Nice

What printer and filament did you use to print those?

Like to see what others are using.

I have a Prusa MK3 that has been updated to a MK3S
I print mostly 3DXTech PETG

I used
My printer is an Ender 3 Pro.

 

[KStatefan]

All I ever see when someone post an Amazon link is the a with arrow image.

 

[Mike Kearns]

All I ever see when someone post an Amazon link is the a with arrow image.

That's strange. It is YOYI Transparent Blue PETG.

 

[Mike Kearns]

I started working on my controller box today. Since I have the side door I am going to mount them in a box to hide the cords and bricks.

 

[Mike Kearns]

Picked up a used IM 5 gallon ATO reservoir from a local reefer today. Got a great deal. Looks good in the stand! Also got the controller box painted. If it wasn’t 100 degrees in my garage I would keep going on setting that up. My UV sterilizer should be here Monday so started mocking up the plumbing for that plus maybe a manifold.

 

[Mike Kearns]

So the UV sterilizer was longer than I expected so I had to redo a bunch of my plumbing. It was a lot of work and buying more parts but I got it mostly done. Waiting on the glue to dry before installing the vinyl tubing. Also added a ball valve in case I want to do a manifold some day.

 

[Mike Kearns]

We have UV! I finally got it plumbed and it doesn’t seem to be leaking. I have to say I am starting to get build fatigue. I just want it up and running already. I just need to finish the control cabinet then the tank will be done. Now I need to plan the takedown of my 46 gallon.

 

[KStatefan]

Looks good
I will be the opposite when my build is done and want to start another project.

 

[Mike Kearns]

Looks good
I will be the opposite when my build is done and want to start another project.

I am already planning another build lol. I just want this one to be up and running.

 

[Wspangler]

Nice start! I'm following along.

 

[coronarex]

So my tank was unloaded from the trailer on Thursday and I called them on Friday and got my appointment for Monday! So excited! Also got some translucent blue PETG for my 3D printer so I can make some accessories for my sump. Last night I printed 2 filter sock silencers and they work great.

I might print some filter cups next.

hey mike, can you print me some of these please!! they look great. shoot me a dm with a price if you are willing to make me a pair. im looking through your thread now, gonna copy everything haha

 

[coronarex]

Final progress shot for the night. Started cutting and gluing in the blue pvc. I chose to use white fittings to match the sump. I do have 1 gray piece, the Spears gate valve. I used the white gate valves on my 46 gallon and they suck. I don’t think I am going to have enough 3/4” blue for the return, and BRS is out of 3/4" blue. I might make the top of the union to the bulkhead white pvc. Not sure

Hey mike, i have some extra blue 3/4" pvc. 2x 5 foot left over from my build. shoot me a dm and we can talk shipping and price