nuvo 30l

[fishlover1478]

Hi everyone.
I have been think my 75 gallon is not a good choice. Because I am on a low budget spilt between 2 freshwater tanks and a saltwater. I can't afford to replace my lights if one of them breaks. And I will not use a black box led(From what I can tell they are a fire risk) .

So I want to get a nuvo 30l. I already have stuff like heaters, ato, a small flow pump(200gph), is there anything else I should get? Are there any recommended mods, and replacements for stuff that come with the tank. For lighting I think I will go with 2 kessil a80 and once I can/want to keep stuff like clams, sps(is that possible in a 30g aio?) I will add a third.

Ok now stocking questions.
Is there a clam species that will do good in a 30g? Doesn't get massive, won't consume enormous amounts of ca, alk.
can I keep fairy, flasher wrasses in a 30g is or that to small? Is a 30g to small for a 2 gobies 2 spot goby, randalls goby with a shrimp?

for stock I was thinking

2 O.clownfish
1 2 spot goby
1 randalls goby with shrimp
controversial fish
1 mcoskers flasher wrasse(if there is a smaller flasher wrasse that would be better)
1 captive bred mandarin dragonet

I know the mandarin will need pods so I don't plan on getting one until I can reliably culture pods, and phyto and hatch brine shrimp.
thanks for the help

 

[fishlover1478]

Can someone help?

 

[fishlover1478]

Does anyone know anything about keeping a 30 gallon reef?(sorry if that seems rude. let me know and I will try to not say stuff like that)

 

[Acros]

The typical advice here is to go with the biggest tank you can afford. However I do not think you should go above 40-50 gallons on the first tank (unless you have endless resources and a lot of friends who are into reefing).

That being said, I wouldn’t get a nuvo 30. They are too narrow. You want as much width as possible so that you can have a decent aqua scape. I would suggest looking into their nuvo 40 or 50.

 

[Kellie in CA]

I have a Nuvo 25, and run i without much equipment (no skimmer, no powerhead). I upgraded the return pump to the bigger Mightyjet and use that for the flow.

 

[Acros]

Get a pair of AI Prime or a single XR15. Kessil a80 is not a good way to spend money.

 

[Acros]

I have a Nuvo 25, and run i without much equipment (no skimmer, no powerhead). I upgraded the return pump to the bigger Mightyjet and use that for the flow.

The Nuvo 25 is also a good option.

 

[fishlover1478]

The typical advice here is to go with the biggest tank you can afford. However I do not think you should go above 40-50 gallons on the first tank (unless you have endless resources and a lot of friends who are into reefing).

That being said, I wouldn’t get a nuvo 30. They are too narrow. You want as much width as possible so that you can have a decent aqua scape. I would suggest looking into their nuvo 40 or 50.

what do mean its too narrow it is 15 inch's wide
EDIT: I forgot about the back area for filters yeah your probably right on it being to thin for a great aquascape

30L NUVO Fusion PRO AIO Aquarium Bundle

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I have a Nuvo 25, and run i without much equipment (no skimmer, no powerhead). I upgraded the return pump to the bigger Mightyjet and use that for the flow.

this one?
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/25-nuvo-fusion-lagoon-pro-aio-aquarium-bundle-innovative-marine.html

Get a pair of AI Prime or a single XR15. Kessil a80 is not a good way to spend money.

the reason I want a smaller tank is so I don't have to buy a 400$ light
how often if at all have you had issues with the ai primes?

 

[Acros]

I never had issues with the AI Prime 16HD when I had them. I upgraded to the XR15 when I went up form a 10g to a 29g tank.

 

[New&no clue]

Here to go

AIO Build - Innovative Marine Nuvo 30L Club/Index/Resource Thread

I've decided to start this thread because while these tanks seem pretty popular and I have notice quiet a few others getting them second hand or even new. When making my build thread and commenting on others, there were some comments about making us a club. This is that club. Much of this is...

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[Hooz]

I have a 30L setup as a reef. I run 2x Prime HDs on mine and am having great success. Aquascaping wasn't an issue at all.

My first "real" aquascape in 17 years!

I've been working on setting up my IM 30L. Today I finally got around to doing the aquascape. I've been dreading it. Aquascaping has always been my least favorite part of setting up a tank. The last real scape I did was a 75g FOWLR tank I setup about 17 years ago. Like most other things, it...

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I actually think the 3x A80s would be cool. That was my initial plan until I happened in to the pair of Primes for a deal I simply couldn't pass up. I might add a third before long, not because I need the power, but just to eliminate some shadowing and dim corners.

I upgraded the returns to random flow generators, but otherwise I'm running the tank pretty much as it came (two media baskets instead of a sock). Stock pump, etc.

Currently have a mix of softies (mushrooms and zoas) and LPS (hammers and frogspawn) that are all doing well.

 

[fishlover1478]

would 2 ai primes work on the 50 lagoon?