Yes Another IM 25 Lagoon

Johnny Bosley · Nov 22, 2016

There seems to be a lot of these around. They are great tanks I love the dimensions and the clean look.
So here is my list of equipment. The stand I built. Hope you guys like first post on here but have been around researching for a while. Tank is cycling at the moment plan on letting it do its thing for about a month before adding any livestock. It's hard to stay patient.

* IM 25 Fusion Lagoon
* 2 AI Prime HDs
* 2 Sicce 1.0 return pumps
* MP10
* Finnex 100w Heater
* 2 inTank Media Caddys
* IM Desktop Skimmer
* IM Desktop Media Reactor
* BRS 6 Stage RODI
* Smart Micro ATO
* Tropic Eden Mesoflakes Reef Sand
* Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt

dbl · Nov 22, 2016

That looks terrific. I love the stand! Congrats on a job well done.

Osiel Alvarado · Nov 22, 2016

Where did you get your RODI container? ****** tank btw.

deaclauderdale · Nov 23, 2016

Very impressive build you've got going. Really like the details on the stand, the aquascaping, and mixing station.

Joey waid · Nov 23, 2016

Looks good.

Chrisfish · Nov 23, 2016

Very nice, love the stand

oigimsar · Nov 23, 2016

Looks really great.

I am planning on starting one of these and was considering the AI Prime. Can I ask you a couple questions. Why did a you decide on the Prime? What else were you considering? Anderson Prime claims to cover a 24x24 space...did you get two for extra coverage and higher PAR?

Thanks

Johnny Bosley · Nov 23, 2016

oigimsar said:
Looks really great.

I am planning on starting one of these and was considering the AI Prime. Can I ask you a couple questions. Why did a you decide on the Prime? What else were you considering? Anderson Prime claims to cover a 24x24 space...did you get two for extra coverage and higher PAR?

Thanks

I decided on the Prime HD for price and controllability. It has wireless control built in and can link multiple lights together wirelessly. I can do everything from my iPad or iPhone which is so awesome. I saw what they said about coverage but also understand they might exaggerate a little so I got two so I would for sure be able to keep SPS. I plan on doing a mixed tank but I wanted to make sure I had enough light. I love that you can control the power of each channel. You can take the green and red all the way down and apply that extra power to the variety of blue channels. It was extremely easy to setup it also has lunar and storm settings. Plus esthetically they look great and one of the only ones that come in white which was perfect for my setup. I was considering Kessil A360W but no wireless controllability and you have to have cables to link lights and a controller it was way too much money for something that in my opinion is a little outdated as far as controllability. That's the best thing about the Prime HD it is completely customizable. That's my 2 cents. Hope that helps with your decision.

Johnny Bosley · Nov 23, 2016

Osiel Alvarado said:
Where did you get your RODI container? ****** tank btw.

http://www.plastic-mart.com/product/8579/20-gallon-plastic-water-tank

Here you go! They have whatever size you need.

Osiel Alvarado · Nov 23, 2016

Johnny Bosley said:
http://www.plastic-mart.com/product/8579/20-gallon-plastic-water-tank

Here you go! They have whatever size you need.

aweseome!! thank you

Eric Olsen · Nov 24, 2016

sweet tank. I use some Marine Pure spheres in the back compartment to help a little with Ben. Bacteria growth. 0 Nitrates forever. Really helps these tanks that don't have sumps. I love your aquascape to.

oigimsar · Nov 25, 2016

Johnny Bosley said:
I decided on the Prime HD for price and controllability. It has wireless control built in and can link multiple lights together wirelessly. I can do everything from my iPad or iPhone which is so awesome. I saw what they said about coverage but also understand they might exaggerate a little so I got two so I would for sure be able to keep SPS. I plan on doing a mixed tank but I wanted to make sure I had enough light. I love that you can control the power of each channel. You can take the green and red all the way down and apply that extra power to the variety of blue channels. It was extremely easy to setup it also has lunar and storm settings. Plus esthetically they look great and one of the only ones that come in white which was perfect for my setup. I was considering Kessil A360W but no wireless controllability and you have to have cables to link lights and a controller it was way too much money for something that in my opinion is a little outdated as far as controllability. That's the best thing about the Prime HD it is completely customizable. That's my 2 cents. Hope that helps with your decision.

That is really helpful. Thank you. I am setting this up as an office tank and contollability and aesthetics are two of my highest concerns...without giving up effectiveness.