Bribos rebooted 20 nuvo

[bribo12]

Posted this in the wrong section first

So unfortunately due to having a baby 1.5 years ago I had to tear down my old setups. However now that we have moved and the baby is older I will be rebooting my nano 20 nuvo tank! Currently it is cleaned but just needs some glass cleaning from a bit of dust build up...

Current equipment I will be using on this tank includes:
-AI hydra 26hd
-Vortech mp10
-I ordered a filter/fuge rack to go in the back and new brackets for putting the light on.
-Need to order a new rodi as I had a bulk reef supply one but not sure if I’ll do that or get a spectrapure
-I have plenty of dry rock, not sure on scape either
-Looking into ATO’s for the tank as well

If you have any suggestions on rodi or ATO let me know!

Stocking wise I’ll probably go with 2-3 small fish and then zoa/lps heavy and rock flower nems. Some SPS but I’m planning on doing between a 120-180 next year that’ll be SPS dominant and the wife loves corals that move so I’ll be pleasing her in the smaller tank!

[Sniperhank]

Nice to see you back in action man. Things will look real nice in no time. Currently, I'm running an aquatic life twist ro/di unit and am really liking it over my old BRS one.

[Khij159753]

I’m following along! Gonna be a fun build! Excited to see your next one also

[bribo12]

Thanks guys! I’ll take a pic of the scape I built when I get home in a bit.

Hank what’s the price on the aquatic life rodi compared to brs or spectra? Does it have easily adaptable fittings? I will be fitting it onto the laundry water line

[bribo12]

The potential scape

[Khij159753]

Looks good! I like the open space and how it wraps around the center but is still 2 separate islands! Are you going with bare bottom, or just not adding sand till you’re 100% on your scape?

[Sniperhank]

Originally Posted by bribo12

Thanks guys! I’ll take a pic of the scape I built when I get home in a bit.

Hank what’s the price on the aquatic life rodi compared to brs or spectra? Does it have easily adaptable fittings? I will be fitting it onto the laundry water line

https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Twist...a-903692693242

I run the dual resin unit...I modified mine with a booster pump and TDS meter from BRS to round it all out. I believe it came with the adapter I used to hook it up to my old laundry faucet...but do not recall.

[bribo12]

Originally Posted by Khij159753

Looks good! I like the open space and how it wraps around the center but is still 2 separate islands! Are you going with bare bottom, or just not adding sand till you’re 100% on your scape?

I’m gonna putty all the rocks together I think so it’s more stable and then get sand. I don’t have the rodi unit yet so I’m not in a rush to get sand either. Probably going to order an rodi this week and hopefully have it filled the week after

[Khij159753]

Nice move!

[bribo12]

Ordered the brs 150 gpd unit with built in tds meter and auto shut off with float valve. Figured I’d just go with what I know lol

[bribo12]

Rodi will be here tomorrow. Planning to fill it this weekend!

[Sniperhank]

Looking forward to seeing things take shape. Going to toss another green slimer in there?

[bribo12]

Probably gonna go with 2-3 higher end acros. Hopefully I can get another Walt Disney frag from my buddy and then idk what else

[Khij159753]

Oh man. That’s my dream coral right there. I dream of one day getting a Walt Disney frag.

[bribo12]

I had a piece in my old 20 and it grows really well honestly. Crazy it is still pretty expensive

[Khij159753]

I’m gonna try to get a piece from online 🤷🏼*♂️ but it’s expensive enough that I’m gonna wait till my tank is at least 6mo old and making sure it’s staying stable.

[bribo12]

Sw is in today! And then sand! Waiting on some ammonium chloride and dr Tim’s one and only later this week to start the cycle. Hopefully it will be a quick cycle, I’m impatient lol

[Khij159753]

Good luck man! Hope it cycles nice and fast! Excited to see the first additions

[Sniperhank]

Can't wait to see it man. The kid will enjoy it too. Mine is always surrounded by kids.

[bribo12]

Water and sand went in last night. I’ll get pics when I get home from work