Innovative Marine 100EXT Build

andrewjjones1212

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Finally moved into a house so this will be my first non-nano tank, super excited about it. Couldn't pass up the Black Friday 40% off sale. Tank arrived earlier this month and am waiting for a few more pieces and some plumbing and hope to have water in it by the end of the year.

Equipment:
Tank: Innovative Marine 100EXT
Lights: 2x Neptune Sky LED's
Sump: DIY 20 Long with Tenecor Baffles
Filter: AquaMaxx AF-1 Filter Roller
Skimmer: Bubble Magnus Curve Elite 5
Heater: BRS 300w + Eheim Jaeger 150w
Return Pump:
Jebao DCT-6000
Wavemakers: Jebao CP-120 & CP-90
Kalk Reactor: Avast Marine K1 Kalk Stirrer
Dosing Pump: TBD
Auto Top Off: Tunze 3155 Osmolator

Most Recent Picture(s): 12/29/2022
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Going to become a supporting member soon so I can edit my first post with equipment and such, but for now:
2x Neptune Sky
Aquamaxx AF-1 Filter Roller
Bubble Magnus Curve Elite 5 Protein Skimmer
Avast Marine K1 Kalk Stirrer
Tunze 3155 ATO
20 gallon long diy sump

Also, the tank is on the stand!
 

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Looking clean as heck my man! Love the dimensions on those. Almost pulled the trigger on a 150EXT a month ago, so I'll be following along for sure.
 
Livestock update, I prefer a fish based cycle with seeded biomedia from my other established tank and these fish have been in QT for a bit. Keeping an eye on all parameters. One thing I’m trying is two mimic tangs, most people advise against but these two are best buds so far.
 

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Livestock update, I prefer a fish based cycle with seeded biomedia from my other established tank and these fish have been in QT for a bit. Keeping an eye on all parameters. One thing I’m trying is two mimic tangs, most people advise against but these two are best buds so far.
I do a fish based cycle as well. However, I do highly recommend to get a Seachem Ammonia Badge and Seachem Prime handy when doing this method of cycle. Other than that, I love the rockwork and the overall look of the tank and stand.
 
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