Nuvo 20 build

[Dl0reef]

Hey Reef2Reef I am starting my first ever reef tank. I’m going to start from the beginning. So basically a bit after Christmas I went to the lfs and was looking for a reef tank to buy. I was originally looking at the nuvo 40 because of its size but then I saw the 20. It had the 2 skkye led’s with clamps, 2 filter socks, came with 25 gallons worth of salt mix, and was 185.00 dollars. I decided to buy and well that’s how I got the tank. Let’s fast forward to yesterday. I went to the lfs and saw that they were selling the caribsea dry rock for 2 bucks a pound. They let me build a aquascape there and I left with 18 pounds of rock and some Hawaiian black sand. I then put the rock work in and added the sand. Now I’m waiting on my order of the Red Sea test kits to come in before I start the cycle. As some of y’all know on the back of the nuvo’s there are sections for the heater and filter socks. My plan is to put a mini refugium, innovative marine custom caddy, filter sock and maybe the im ghost skimmer. (That slot is still up to debate). What would some of y’all recommend in place for the skimmer.

The stock list I am looking at right now is:
Royal gramma
Fire fish
Yasha/pistol shrimp pair
2 snowflake clowns.
(Fish will be added in that order)

I have a current USA loop wave maker and plan on adding a Neptune apex in the near future and quarantining/dipping anything that is wet. Keep in mind I am working off of a budget that a 14 year old makes (not much).

Is there anything y’all would recommend before I put the water in?

Thanks for reading and wish me luck.
*Pic of aquascape below*

 

[ethridge78]

Nice so far

 

[Dl0reef]

Extra pic

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Looks good so far, 5 fish might be pushing it but you might be ok.

If you keep up with water changes you can realistically get away with very little filtration on this tank.

 

[Dl0reef]

Looks good so far, 5 fish might be pushing it but you might be ok.

If you keep up with water changes you can realistically get away with very little filtration on this tank.

I plan on doing a 5 gallon water change every week. Would that be enough or would I need to do more?

 

[tupes]

@Dl0reef I know the forum says "Your Reef" but this is actually a forum for the sponsor Your Reef. Lol. It' not a problem. I'll tag the #mods and get them to change the location. Keep up with water changes and keeping the filter area cleaned up. You'll be ok. Also be sure to take your time as the only thing that happens fast is a disaster.

Please do continue to post photos, videos, and keep asking questions.

 

[tupes]

Here are the forums that you'd pick from to post about your reef. Hope this helps.

https://www.reef2reef.com/categories/members-aquarium-discussion.321/

 

[jsker]

I plan on doing a 5 gallon water change every week. Would that be enough or would I need to do more?

2 gallons is 10% and what most change per week
4 gallons is 20% is when some are trying to export nutrient to get them back in line
5 gallons is 25% , I am thinking that is a little high.

What one is trying to do is to establish a bio load. This take some time, up to a year. Making to big of water changes strip the system of need nutrients and stresses the system.

 

[Dl0reef]

Here are the forums that you'd pick from to post about your reef. Hope this helps.

https://www.reef2reef.com/categories/members-aquarium-discussion.321/

thank you i have a new fourm now.