Hey! First time reefer here.... This will serve as my build thread.
Tank
- Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion Lagoon Pro AIO (50g) w/ APS stand
Controller
- APEX Jr w/ temp/pH monitoring
- APEX ATK w/ leak sensor and optical sensor in ATO reservoir
- APEX DOS for auto water changes (currently running at 1 gpd for a 14%/wk water change)
Mechanical filtration
- Filter sock on one side
- Filter fleece/carbon/GFO on the other side
Temperature Control
- 1x 200w BRS Titanium Heater on a Bayite Temperature Controller tstat (planning to replace with 2x 100w in the near future)
- 125w Ejeim Jäger heater for backup
Flow
- 1x Vortech MP10 on a Vortech Battery Backup
- 1x MightyJet return pump (538 gph)
Lighting
- 2x AI Prime 16 HD w/ 18" flex arms to achieve 14" mounting height
Tank Upgrades
- VCA Random Flow Generators
- InTankAquatics filtration cover
- InTankAquatics fuge basket
Mixing Station (situated in the basement directly below the tank)
- BRS 6-stage RODI filter w/ 150 gpd water saver kit, pressure booster pump, and auto flush
- 2x 44g BRUTE trash cans for fresh and salt water (circ pump and heater in salt water container)
QT Tank
- 20L tank
- Tidal 35 HOB filter
- Ejeim Jäger heater
- LED light from Amazon
- Auto fish feeder from Amazon
Everything is plugged into WiFi power strips that allow me to turn them on/off from my phone and set up schedules if needed (as examples... I use that feature for the QT filter during the auto-feeds, and for the cheap QT tank light).
I’m planning on upgrading my controller further to include an EB832, AFS x2, a couple of LLSs and the MXM when that's released. I also want to buy another DOS for dosing All-4-Reef and phyto. Maybe eventually the PM2 w/ salinity probe as well.
The under-tank cabinet is still a WIP. I'm looking into solutions for a nice, cleaner controller board, so don't judge me too harshly
Anyway let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!
Tank
- Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion Lagoon Pro AIO (50g) w/ APS stand
Controller
- APEX Jr w/ temp/pH monitoring
- APEX ATK w/ leak sensor and optical sensor in ATO reservoir
- APEX DOS for auto water changes (currently running at 1 gpd for a 14%/wk water change)
Mechanical filtration
- Filter sock on one side
- Filter fleece/carbon/GFO on the other side
Temperature Control
- 1x 200w BRS Titanium Heater on a Bayite Temperature Controller tstat (planning to replace with 2x 100w in the near future)
- 125w Ejeim Jäger heater for backup
Flow
- 1x Vortech MP10 on a Vortech Battery Backup
- 1x MightyJet return pump (538 gph)
Lighting
- 2x AI Prime 16 HD w/ 18" flex arms to achieve 14" mounting height
Tank Upgrades
- VCA Random Flow Generators
- InTankAquatics filtration cover
- InTankAquatics fuge basket
Mixing Station (situated in the basement directly below the tank)
- BRS 6-stage RODI filter w/ 150 gpd water saver kit, pressure booster pump, and auto flush
- 2x 44g BRUTE trash cans for fresh and salt water (circ pump and heater in salt water container)
QT Tank
- 20L tank
- Tidal 35 HOB filter
- Ejeim Jäger heater
- LED light from Amazon
- Auto fish feeder from Amazon
Everything is plugged into WiFi power strips that allow me to turn them on/off from my phone and set up schedules if needed (as examples... I use that feature for the QT filter during the auto-feeds, and for the cheap QT tank light).
I’m planning on upgrading my controller further to include an EB832, AFS x2, a couple of LLSs and the MXM when that's released. I also want to buy another DOS for dosing All-4-Reef and phyto. Maybe eventually the PM2 w/ salinity probe as well.
The under-tank cabinet is still a WIP. I'm looking into solutions for a nice, cleaner controller board, so don't judge me too harshly
Anyway let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!
