Hello reefing friends. I recently upgraded an IM25 Lagoon (pictured) to an IM50 Lagoon and I thought, what a great opportunity to start my first build thread. I’ve been in the hobby coming up on 3 years and have had a few different tanks in that time frame. Most have either been sold or in storage because of a recent move from WA State, back to GA after retiring from the Air Force. Currently I have 3 tanks up and running which includes a Waterbox 25 pen, IM 10 cube and this IM 50 upgrade. Well enough about that, let’s get to the equipment list.
TANK:
Innovative Marine 50 gallon Lagoon
STAND:
Innovative Marine black aluminum stand with motion sense lights
LIGHTING:
1 x Reefi LED Duo Extreme
Ecotech Marine XR30 single arm RMS kit
3D printed Reefi adapter
PUMPS/WAVEMAKERS:
CurrentUSA eFlux DC flow pump 1050gph
2 x VCA Flex Series 1/2" Random Flow Generator
1 x Panta Rhei 42 Pro
1 x Ecotech Marine MP-10
HEATER:
Finnex HMX 150s titanium heater w/digital touchpad & guard
MECHANICAL & BIO FILTRATION:
1 x Magtool DCSQ-70 skimmer w/upgraded pump and controller (Best Nano skimmer IMO)
1 x Corals by Design AIO auto roller filter
1 x Santa Monica Drop 1.4 algae scrubber
1 x Innovative Marine Auqa Shield UV Sterilizer Midsize
2 bags x Seachem Matrix bio media in rear chamber
40 lbs Caribsea Fiji Pink Arag-Live
Tonga Branch and Indo rock in the display
LID:
Clearview lid
Innovative Marine lid (backup)
AUTO TOP OFF:
Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155
Bashsea SS-5 Signature reservoir
CONTROLLER/CONTROLLER BOARD:
Adaptive Reef Controller board mounted inside stand
1 x Hydros Control X4
2 x Hydros XP8
1 x Hydros 4 outlet power strip
1 x Hydros heater probe
1 x Neptune Apex head unit (no EB832 connected because of the potential fire hazard)
1 x Neptune Trident running ABC reagents
LIVESTOCK:
1 x Black Storm Clownfish
1 x Snow Storm Clownfish
1 x Marine Betta
2 x Scribbled Anthias
2 x Engineer Goby
1 x Juvenile Powder Blue Tang (will be upgraded to my 300 gal Reef Savvy tank)
1 x Bowtie Damsel (will be rehomed soon to add a wrasse, which is my favorite type fish)
INVERTS AND CLEAN UP CREW:
Various snails and crabs from previous IM25 so not sure of count.
1 x Tuxedo Urchin
1 x Pink Sea Cucumber
CORALS:
1 x Green Leather
4 x Gonzo Golden Dragon Mushroom
FUTURE PLANS:
The sand, rocks and some of the fish have been setup since early February in the IM25, essentially as a FOWLR tank. I plan to rehome the leather and this will be an all highend SPS and mushroom (favorite coral) tank. I will put a test SPS piece in the tank within the next week or two. The X10 from Hydros is also on horizon and should be released within the next couple of weeks as I plan to use that as my doser and add the IV device to test Alk.
Being that wrasses are my favorite fish I need to add one to this tank. I think I’ve narrowed it down to being a mystery wrasse since I’m limited with this tank only being 50gal.
The last thing I need to get to is cable management and controller placement. Currently under the stand isn’t showtime ready. I ordered cable cord labels today. Now just waiting on the X10 to come out and the cord labels to tackle the birds nest of wires.
More updates to come…
Innovative Marine 25gal all cleaned up, right before selling it.
Currently the IM50 is going through a mini ugly stage. I will get more pictures soon of the display and under the stand.
Thanks for coming on this journey with me!
TANK:
Innovative Marine 50 gallon Lagoon
STAND:
Innovative Marine black aluminum stand with motion sense lights
LIGHTING:
1 x Reefi LED Duo Extreme
Ecotech Marine XR30 single arm RMS kit
3D printed Reefi adapter
PUMPS/WAVEMAKERS:
CurrentUSA eFlux DC flow pump 1050gph
2 x VCA Flex Series 1/2" Random Flow Generator
1 x Panta Rhei 42 Pro
1 x Ecotech Marine MP-10
HEATER:
Finnex HMX 150s titanium heater w/digital touchpad & guard
MECHANICAL & BIO FILTRATION:
1 x Magtool DCSQ-70 skimmer w/upgraded pump and controller (Best Nano skimmer IMO)
1 x Corals by Design AIO auto roller filter
1 x Santa Monica Drop 1.4 algae scrubber
1 x Innovative Marine Auqa Shield UV Sterilizer Midsize
2 bags x Seachem Matrix bio media in rear chamber
40 lbs Caribsea Fiji Pink Arag-Live
Tonga Branch and Indo rock in the display
LID:
Clearview lid
Innovative Marine lid (backup)
AUTO TOP OFF:
Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155
Bashsea SS-5 Signature reservoir
CONTROLLER/CONTROLLER BOARD:
Adaptive Reef Controller board mounted inside stand
1 x Hydros Control X4
2 x Hydros XP8
1 x Hydros 4 outlet power strip
1 x Hydros heater probe
1 x Neptune Apex head unit (no EB832 connected because of the potential fire hazard)
1 x Neptune Trident running ABC reagents
LIVESTOCK:
1 x Black Storm Clownfish
1 x Snow Storm Clownfish
1 x Marine Betta
2 x Scribbled Anthias
2 x Engineer Goby
1 x Juvenile Powder Blue Tang (will be upgraded to my 300 gal Reef Savvy tank)
1 x Bowtie Damsel (will be rehomed soon to add a wrasse, which is my favorite type fish)
INVERTS AND CLEAN UP CREW:
Various snails and crabs from previous IM25 so not sure of count.
1 x Tuxedo Urchin
1 x Pink Sea Cucumber
CORALS:
1 x Green Leather
4 x Gonzo Golden Dragon Mushroom
FUTURE PLANS:
The sand, rocks and some of the fish have been setup since early February in the IM25, essentially as a FOWLR tank. I plan to rehome the leather and this will be an all highend SPS and mushroom (favorite coral) tank. I will put a test SPS piece in the tank within the next week or two. The X10 from Hydros is also on horizon and should be released within the next couple of weeks as I plan to use that as my doser and add the IV device to test Alk.
Being that wrasses are my favorite fish I need to add one to this tank. I think I’ve narrowed it down to being a mystery wrasse since I’m limited with this tank only being 50gal.
The last thing I need to get to is cable management and controller placement. Currently under the stand isn’t showtime ready. I ordered cable cord labels today. Now just waiting on the X10 to come out and the cord labels to tackle the birds nest of wires.
More updates to come…
Innovative Marine 25gal all cleaned up, right before selling it.
Currently the IM50 is going through a mini ugly stage. I will get more pictures soon of the display and under the stand.
Thanks for coming on this journey with me!
