Pedro's new NUVO EXT 75 build

mich2599 · Nov 30, 2019

So after a year and a half with my current setup, it was time for an upgrade. I currently have a Marineland 55 gallon with very poor dimensions. This was a gift given to me, so I took advantage of it before buying a better tank. I have always wanted a rimless tank, and with all the BF deals I couldn't help myself not to buy a NUVO EXT 75. I was looking at similar tanks such as the Waterbox and Red Sea, but ultimately the NUVO was better for me and my pocket. The tank has been ordered and waiting for it to ship. I have ordered the items I will need for the plumbing. This is going to be my first time plumbing, so I may need help. I should also mention than I am about to be 21 years young so yeah I have no experience plumbing whatsoever. Okay now moving on to the equipment I will be using for this build. Keep in mind this is the equipment I am currently using and will adjust as needed.

Tank: NUVO EXT 75 with its included stand
Return Pump: Jebao DCP-4000
Heater: X2 Eheim Jagger
Wavemakers: X2 Nero 5
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Classic INT-110
Lights: X2 ATI 4 bulb Sunpower
Control: 2016 Model Apex W/ X2 EB832
Salt: Fritz blue box
Sump: Homemade sump from a 20 Gal long
Doser: X1 Apex Dos
ATO: Hydrofill Controller
ATO Reservoir: 15 IM Hydrofill
Rocks: Around 50 pounds from LFS
Sand: X1 Caribsea Aragonite Special

As said above, I will buy any other necessary equipment as needed.

This will be an LPS dominated tank with some SPS. All my current livestock will be moved to the new tank once I get it going.

My current fish stock:

3 Clowns
1 Yellow Tang
1 Royal Gamma
1 diamond Goby
2 wrasse
1 purple firefish

I will be updating regularly as my new equipment comes in. Thanks for reading my post and welcome to my new adventure!!

My current setup.

Auquanut · Nov 30, 2019

Awesome looking tank and congrats on the upgrade!

mich2599 · Nov 30, 2019

Auquanut said:
Awesome looking tank and congrats on the upgrade!

Thanks!

mich2599 · Dec 3, 2019

Well, the vendor called today and they said it will be at least 2 weeks before I get a tank as they were sold out and need to restock. Bummer

CasaReefer · Dec 3, 2019

Well... That Just Sucks... But still very exciting... Congrats...

Damion123 · Dec 3, 2019

That's exciting that your getting the EXT 75. I was going to order the EXT 75, but the 5 inches I would need behind the tank would have pushed it too far forward and it would stick out past my TV stand. So I ended ordering the INT 75. It should be getting here soon.

mich2599 · Dec 3, 2019

Damion123 said:
That's exciting that your getting the EXT 75. I was going to order the EXT 75, but the 5 inches I would need behind the tank would have pushed it too far forward and it would stick out past my TV stand. So I ended ordering the INT 75. It should be getting here soon.

I thought about getting the INT but the overflow took up too much space for my liking. Where did you order yours from if you don’t mind sharing?

Damion123 · Dec 3, 2019

I got it from my local dealer

mich2599 · Dec 3, 2019

Damion123 said:
I got it from my local dealer

ahh okay. I ordered mine online.

mich2599 · Dec 5, 2019

My secret Santa gift is here! Will make my build look even better with this sand. Thanks!

btw I think there’s more coming....

mich2599 · Dec 10, 2019

So just got informed that my tank has been shipped! Hopefully it makes its way to Arkansas by the end of the week.

Dine · Dec 10, 2019

Nice. Congrats. Looking forward to the new build

mich2599 · Dec 12, 2019

It’s here!!!

Dine · Dec 12, 2019

Why isn’t there water in it yet???

mich2599 · Dec 12, 2019

Dine said:
Why isn’t there water in it yet???

Just like anything good in life, you have to take it slow lol

mich2599 · Dec 12, 2019

Got the stand mostly built. Took me longer than expected as some pieces didn’t want to budge

Anyways will wait to finish installing the last door and the shelf after I make the sump transfer. Bottom piece didn’t have enough support so I will use a piece of styrofoam shown on both sides to prevent the bottom board from bowing on me. Also used 3 smaller pieces for extra support on the top as the instructions only called for one but the box came with 2 extra so why not use them. Waiting for extra hands to help me bring the tank in that way I can start figuring out all the plumbing.

A lot of work ahead....

mich2599 · Dec 13, 2019

So upon further inspection, I found a defect with the glass. There is a spot on the front panel where the glass is abnormal therefore resulting in distortion. Emailed IM to see what can be done. It is right in the middle of the front panel which is very annoying. I wouldn't have cared if this had happened elsewhere.

mich2599 · Dec 16, 2019

Getting some plumbing done today. Can’t go on as I am missing a tee and an elbow which should come in tomorrow. Also picked up this little guy to keep an eye on the tank while away.

Damion123 · Dec 17, 2019

I just got my stand Saturday. And I have extra of those middle pieces as well. I also put them on the top like you. I think I also have the shelf. Since I got two foam sheets and one hard plastic one

Mastiffsrule · Dec 17, 2019

Just came across this and just in time to follow along it seems. Looks exciting.

Nice job plumbing. They send a replacement tank due to glass issue? Keep those pics coming