Nuvo 10 build- Updated. Now with 10 extra gallons!

[SDK]

The mail is awfully slow this time of year and my supplies are running late. One thing finally arrived, and I am dying to post a picture, so....

Without further ado, here is a glamour shot of my new In Tank refugium. Curiously, the last item I ordered lol...

 

[btmedic04]

Very nice! I just got my intank refugium basket today for a little side project that I may or may not have copied from you..... lol (I got a nuvo 10 for my bedroom because of your thread )

 

[SDK]

Very nice! I just got my intank refugium basket today for a little side project that I may or may not have copied from you..... lol (I got a nuvo 10 for my bedroom because of your thread )

Ha! That’s awesome. If you do a build thread we can compare notes. I’m hoping to get mine at least filled and cycling over the holiday break...

 

[btmedic04]

Ha! That’s awesome. If you do a build thread we can compare notes. I’m hoping to get mine at least filled and cycling over the holiday break...

Sounds good bud and that is my hope as well! I need to get a stand and do some re-arranging in my bedroom first though so we'll see

 

[SDK]

I was fortunate enough to have a perfect corner in my living room to fit the IKEA KALLAX cube bookshelf that it seems many use for this tank.

It’s going to position the tank just off of the far end of my sectional where I can sit right next to it. Close enough to enjoy all of the macro life...

 

[jeremy]

Looking good. Following along.

 

[SDK]

More supplies rolling in and and down in the shop. I have two more shipments due in from BRS and InTank, and then I can build over the holiday break.

The IM tanks are so sharp looking. I can’t wait to get this up and running!

 

[SDK]

More items rolled in. Waiting for my bucket of salt, spinstream and ATO but have started to organize and get ready. Building stand and starting to organize cables tomorrow.

I’m really happy with the submersible fuge light. Very bright and drops right into chamber 3 with the heater and upgraded pump. I should also still have room to sink a small bag of Matrix in there.

Rear chambers Consist of the following:

Slot 1- InTank media basket with floss, Chemi Pure and a TBD bag in the third shelf.

Slot 2- InTank fuge with LR rubble and Chaeto.

Slot 3- Eheim heater, fuge light, Sicce .5 pump and small bag of Matrix.

Pics....

 

[SDK]

Stand is together with power and tank is placed. Going to connect and wire everything up over the long weekend, then try to get rock, sand and water in by the end of next week.

 

[btmedic04]

Man you weren't kidding when you said you had the perfect spot for that stand and tank! I cant wait to see this tank get wet!

 

[SDK]

In pic #2 you can see the edge of the sectional sofa. I’m literally going to be able to sit and enjoy with the tank about a foot away.

 

[actik]

i'm dying on the inside i love these tanks and being a first time reef tank buyer the struggle is between choosing the 10g or 20 lol. :'(

 

[reef-rc]

i'm dying on the inside i love these tanks and being a first time reef tank buyer the struggle is between choosing the 10g or 20 lol. :'(

imo...go with 20g. it's going to require most of the same specs and equipment. with 20g, you'll have more room.

having said that...if ur limited by space and just wanted something simple to start..go with 10G

i have both and keep a simple 10g of mostly reef anemone in the bedroom and 20g of mostly lps in the study. good luck with ur decision... have fun

 

[actik]

thank you

 

[SDK]

I would agree on getting g the 20 if the initial outlay is within your means. I had a more 10 gallon sized spot or would have gone bigger. After you buy the tank and stand, things like test kits, RODI and many other components will be the same cost no matter what the size.

My plan is to upgrade to the IM25 lagoon at some point...

 

[ColorReef]

i started my nuvo 10 about 8 months ago, really love bright zoas and mushrooms and softies. just posted this video today. we have a lot of the same equipment! good choices. its my first SW tank. i do a ton of water changes on mine, no skimmer

 

[actik]

i appreciate all of the help guys you really helped persuade me to get something a little bigger then a 10g, im currently looking at the Cobal C-vue 18 and 26 gallon tanks. They really do remind me of the Waterbox builds.

 

[A+Aquatics]

Not that it matters now, but your stand looks as if it would have held a 32G JBJ

 

[SDK]

i started my nuvo 10 about 8 months ago, really love bright zoas and mushrooms and softies. just posted this video today. we have a lot of the same equipment! good choices. its my first SW tank. i do a ton of water changes on mine, no skimmer

Looks good! What is the light you are running? It looks like a Kessil A80 but hard to tell without a top view...

 

[SDK]

i appreciate all of the help guys you really helped persuade me to get something a little bigger then a 10g, im currently looking at the Cobal C-vue 18 and 26 gallon tanks. They really do remind me of the Waterbox builds.

I will be looking out for your build thread!