My nth aquarium endeavor - IM 40 Fusion Pro - FOWLR (maybe softies)

[JasonG1]

Hi all. My name is Jason and I'm finding this site super helpful and fun. I just set up my new FOWLR on 5/12/2023 (that may get softies at some point). This is my 7th, 8th, not sure how many ventures into an aquarium since back in 1988 when in high school I couldn't cram enough tanks into my bedroom and dad would get mad about the electricity use I've done, fresh, planted, FOWLR, reef, cichlid, and now I'm again starting new with a FOWLR and hope to do some softies (or more) at some point.

I went with an Innovative Marine Fusion Pro 40 AIO with APS Stand. My gear is listed below. Bought almost everything from IM and BRS. I'm using the hardy fish cycling approach and plan to do frequent water changes and watch ammonia every 2 days so as to minimize pain to the fish. Reef2Reef and BRS TV has been a tremendous help...things I wish I had in the past! One thing I'm still unclear on is why the FOWLR setups migrated away from under-gravel filters with powerheads...seemed like a huge biological bonanza to use the entire bed for good chemistry.

Anyway...thanks for all the help folks here have provided so far. I'm looking forward to this journey with having so many good people and so much available and helpful information on places like Reef2Reef, BRS, etc.

Regards,
Jason

Innovative Marine Fusion Pro 2 40 AIO with White APS Stand - https://bit.ly/3NvEBOt
AI Prime 16 HD LED Reef Light with Tank Mount
AI Nero 3 Powerhead
Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
5 Stage Premium Plus 150 GPD Water Saver RO/DI
40 lbs. Reef Saver Aquarium Dry Live Rock - MarcoRocks - https://bit.ly/411bPZg
Aquaforest Reef Salt Mix Bucket - https://bit.ly/3VvOQ7G
(2) 20 lb. Bimini Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand - CaribSea - https://bit.ly/41WBfbE
IM Helio PTC Titanium Dual Element Heater
Various thermometers, hydrometer, Syncra Nano Pump (for mixing salt water), magfeeder, various water change Simplification tools (tubing, submersible pump, fittings, Brute trash barrels, shut off float)
2oz One & Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria - Dr.Tim's - https://bit.ly/3LnpELL
RedSea Marine Care Test Kit
Under cabinet lighting, Floor protection Mat, Power Strip

 

[Gumbies R Us]

That's a sweet cabinet, neat how it has a light in there

 

[JasonG1]

Thank you! I bought some cheap LED lights on Amazon and ran them around the inside. Worked out great! It's so much nicer to be able to see in there when working on stuff.

 

[dmsc2fs]

Slide your ATO jug over to one side. You won’t need to try and fiddle with putting items around it on either side.

 

[rsaylor3]

Love that tank! Bought one a few months back, downsizing from a RedSea 300xl. Still have not started to build mine yet, but can’t wait to watch yours comes along.

 

[Lebowski_]

Really beautiful. I am a big fan of those IM stands. Are they MDF or ply?

 

[JasonG1]

Slide your ATO jug over to one side. You won’t need to try and fiddle with putting items around it on either side.

Good idea! Thanks.

 

[JasonG1]

Love that tank! Bought one a few months back, downsizing from a RedSea 300xl. Still have not started to build mine yet, but can’t wait to watch yours comes along.

That's a beautiful piece of furniture you have that tank on. Looks awesome!

 

[JasonG1]

Really beautiful. I am a big fan of those IM stands. Are they MDF or ply?

Thank you! This stand is plastic/pvc material so it looks like wood, but won't stain, warp, rot, etc.