NUVO EXT Lagoon 50 Build

JC Reef · Oct 4, 2020

Earlier this summer I was privileged to be sponsored by @Kessil! I was graciously sent the newly anticipated AP9X! The spread and par is definitely much more superior than my previous light, the xr30pro G4. I have zero regrets taking down my previous light! My corals and my SPS have responded very well to the new light. My SPS are under 200-440 PAR, the AP9X is only running at 50% intensity! So far I'm loving this light

JDadX3 · Oct 6, 2020

Any updates? Is this still running?

JC Reef · Oct 6, 2020

JDadX3 said:
Any updates? Is this still running?

I just updated my thread a few days ago. Is their something specific that you would like to see?

JDadX3 · Oct 7, 2020

Ahh sorry didn’t see the date oh the last post. I was thinking of this tank With the same lights. I was wondering how much evaporation you had and if you were still happy with the overall dimensions of the tank. Thanks for the response!

rbargante · Feb 16, 2021

Burrito said:
Nice build. Been following in the fb group

what face book group? thanks

Sold4jc7 · Aug 24, 2021

Solid build . I'm looking forward to the update.

sssky · Jan 11, 2022

just curious where did you fit your 5 gallon ATO reservoir ? doesn't seems to have enough space

JC Reef · Jan 12, 2022

sssky said:
just curious where did you fit your 5 gallon ATO reservoir ? doesn't seems to have enough space

What sump did you go with?

I got an Ikea cabinet that currently sits next to my tank. This cabinet holds my (trigger) 10gallon ATO and controller board.

Angry German · Mar 1, 2023

I have basically the same setup, IM 50 EXT, Patinum Trigger cube sump and Kessil AP9X. Been running only 4 months now and will be a mixed reef. Just wondering what settings you are using on your AP9X? color, intensity, Violet, red, green and photoperiod. Seems like you got it down as your tank looks great.

JC Reef · Jan 3, 2024

@Angry German Due to family issues, I went MIA from R2R for a long time. I apologize for the delay. Let me find my screenshots, and I will share with you that light schedule.

MikeyD1182 · Jan 31, 2024

JC Reef said:
@Angry German Due to family issues, I went MIA from R2R for a long time. I apologize for the delay. Let me find my screenshots, and I will share with you that light schedule.

Hey how’s it going @JC Reef, I was wondering if you still have this setup up a running and how you like the AP9X overall so far?

MikeyD1182 · Jan 31, 2024

Angry German said:
I have basically the same setup, IM 50 EXT, Patinum Trigger cube sump and Kessil AP9X. Been running only 4 months now and will be a mixed reef. Just wondering what settings you are using on your AP9X? color, intensity, Violet, red, green and photoperiod. Seems like you got it down as your tank looks great.

Pmd you @Angry German

JC Reef · Feb 1, 2024

MikeyD1182 said:
Hey how’s it going @JC Reef, I was wondering if you still have this setup up a running and how you like the AP9X overall so far?

This tank was shut down almost two years ago. I have started a new project with a different tank, but I encountered some problems that made me decide to change it. Here is the link to my new project, where you can see the details and the progress.

Build Thread - Tank Issues Fiji Cube 76 Gallon Shallow Internal Overflow BUILD

I'm bummed that I will be shutting down my current tank but I'm extremely happy because I will be upgrading to a bigger tank :). I will be transferring most of my live rock over to the new build. Say hello to my @Fiji Cube 76 Gallon Shallow Internal Overflow Rimless Aquarium with White Stand...

www.reef2reef.com

MikeyD1182 · Feb 1, 2024

JC Reef said:
This tank was shut down almost two years ago. I have started a new project with a different tank, but I encountered some problems that made me decide to change it. Here is the link to my new project, where you can see the details and the progress.

Build Thread - ** Tank Issues ** Fiji Cube 76 Gallon Shallow Internal Overflow BUILD

I'm bummed that I will be shutting down my current tank but I'm extremely happy because I will be upgrading to a bigger tank :). I will be transferring most of my live rock over to the new build. Say hello to my @Fiji Cube 76 Gallon Shallow Internal Overflow Rimless Aquarium with White Stand...

www.reef2reef.com

@JC Reef Sorry about your mom, im dreading that day!! And dang man that’s quite the misfortune tank after tank but definitely glad you found a new tank setup to go with. Will you do a build thread on the new glass box when it’s started up? Did you have any issues with the EXT 50?

JC Reef · Feb 1, 2024

MikeyD1182 said:
@JC Reef Sorry about your mom, im dreading that day!! And dang man that’s quite the misfortune tank after tank but definitely glad you found a new tank setup to go with. Will you do a build thread on the new glass box when it’s started up? Did you have any issues with the EXT 50?

The plan is to do a new build thread for the new Glasscages tank

I only encountered one issue with the 50EXT. The glass became cloudy on one side (inside), and nothing could remove it, not even a sharp razor blade. I contacted IM, but they said they could not help me because my warranty had expired. I was polite and informative, but they were dismissive and rude. I was very disappointed and frustrated. I think the glass had a defect, because this is not normal. I had used three other IM tanks before and never had this issue.