New IM30L Build

blimite · Jul 29, 2019

Hi all --

Haven't posted anything as of yet, but lurking around getting lots of info.
Currently have a JBJ28 Cube, and I am changing over to a new IM 30L build. I like the look of the long tank instead of the cube.

Found a tank here in Jersey, put in some Ocean Direct Carib Sea live sand. Some live rock, (still need 2 more pieces) from the LFS and filled with water.
Plan on relocating a large Duncan out of the cube as well as an Acan, Devils Hand and other small frags. Most rocks from cube not being used as they have some bubble algae on them.

What are the favs when it comes to fish for this size tank ? Still thinking about what to stock.

Colinadam80 · Jul 29, 2019

I'm in the same boat, moving from a Biocube to an IML30.
Will be cool to see what you do with yours.

I have a Helfrichi and a Yellow Coris Wrasse that will be moved over, still thinking of other options myself.

blimite · Jul 29, 2019

First Rock formation...Need another rock on the right for that shelf piece....

gnoskram13 · Jul 30, 2019

nice good luck, i currently have mine stocked with 3 chromis, 2 blue cardinals and a yellow coris wrasse as well, looking to add a couple to give the tank more color

you mind putting what equipment your going to be using in the back?

blimite · Aug 1, 2019

gnoskram13 said:
nice good luck, i currently have mine stocked with 3 chromis, 2 blue cardinals and a yellow coris wrasse as well, looking to add a couple to give the tank more color

you mind putting what equipment your going to be using in the back?

Right now, running a filter sock on left side, and the caddy holding Floss/Purigen/PhosGuard on the right.
Heater in the right side next to caddy.
Didnt plan on using a skimmer, but that may change as well.

Using the IM pump in the middle out to the standard flare nozzles.

Havent ever used the Spin Streams ....Anyone find them better ?

gnoskram13 · Aug 1, 2019

I use the Sicce 2.0 return pump, find that its actually really quiet. I dont have the pump running on full blast either, also use the spin streams. I personally like the spin streams, just seems like there is more random flow.

blimite · Aug 19, 2019

started adding my corals from old tank, as well as a couple new ones. everything doing well at this point (that acan is really red, just a bad phone pic) and going to start thinking of fish / stocking list.