Jay76's Nuvo 40 Build

[Jay76]

Hello. Relatively new to Georgia (5yrs) , started a new tank build. Purchased a Nuvo 40 pro about 2 months ago, been cycling for about a month. So far I've used 20 pounds of Caribsea special grade sand, Caribsea life rock tree, 150w Nicrew heater and a Jebao sw 10. Started out with 2 Nicrew 50w leds, but decided to use a 150w Hamilton metal halide with the 14k Phoenix Hexarc bulb. Didn't really care for the fiberglass rod setup for life rock, so I used the Marco rock purple cement to make my own landscape.

 

[civics14]

that looks good and good choice in lighting. what are you plans? SPS up top, LPS middle and maybe some zoas/softies at the bottom?

I'm with you on not using fiberglass rods. I used marco cement as well. Holds very strong and has a good history with no issues with anything leaching out.

 

[Jay76]

Not much of an sps person, but definitely lps and zoas.

 

[Jay76]

Reefbrite 18 inch lumibar upgrade. Aquarium stays at 78.1 to 78.3 with halide and led bar running. 11 inches above water line.

 

[Rainblood]

Neat. I have the same tank and have been thinking about getting a jebao slw20.
How is the flow using the 10?

 

[Rainblood]

Not much of an sps person, but definitely lps and zoas.

Lol, thats what I said when I first started. I've got an LPS dominant mixed reef currently.

 

[Jay76]

Neat. I have the same tank and have been thinking about getting a jebao slw20.
How is the flow using the 10?

Flow seems pretty decent so far. Have it maxed out in else mode, probably gonna get a second one.

 

[Jay76]

Flow seems pretty decent so far. Have it maxed out in else mode, probably gonna get a second one.

Then I should be able to turn the flow down and get a more random flow with 2.

 

[civics14]

Reefbrite 18 inch lumibar upgrade. Aquarium stays at 78.1 to 78.3 with halide and led bar running. 11 inches above water line.

that is some serious lighting just for lps and softies. looks good!

 

[Jay76]

that is some serious lighting just for lps and softies. looks good!

Yeah, . Got the lumi bar dimmed all the way down to first setting. Using more for moonlight affect.

 

[Jay76]

Stopped by Nemo's in Dulth yesterday and picked up a Frogspawn and Hammer frag. So far they appear happy. Pulled the trigger and ordered a Maxspect jump led this morning, metal halide keeps popping our fuse panel.

 

[civics14]

Stopped by Nemo's in Dulth yesterday and picked up a Frogspawn and Hammer frag. So far they appear happy. Pulled the trigger and ordered a Maxspect jump led this morning, metal halide keeps popping our fuse panel.

Dang, a 150W halide was tripping your breaker? Usually a breaker is 15A, not including Kitchen ones, that's like 1800W capacity. Do you have a lot of other electronics on that breaker?

Also, your tank is super fresh for corals. I'm not the one to judge because I do the same thing. LOL. I counter the zero nutrients in the tank with some amino acids and it has worked well for me. Just a thought.

 

[Jay76]

Went a new direction with lighting. Upgraded to a Maxspect jump led. Currently only running at 50%.

 

[civics14]

Went a new direction with lighting. Upgraded to a Maxspect jump led. Currently only running at 50%.

I like how clean that fixture looks! It looks like it has some good coverage as well.

 

[Jay76]

Tank update. Just finished the ugly brown stage, still have a few green hair algea patches. Still can't decide on lighting, metal halide or Maxspect jump led. Metal halide has less shadows and corals are fatter, led corals have more pop. So far I have a couple zoa frags, candy canes, frogspawn, hammer and a duncan that was almost dead when given to me. Other equipment, just added a Santa Monica drop scrubber and I just ordered a innovative midsize skimmer this morning.