Looking for opinions on im nuvo int 100

cedwards04 · 06/21/2018, 06:33 PM

I am planning a build that should happen over the next year or so, and want a tank with dimensions of 48x24x20, which is fairly hard to find. The innovative marine nuvo int 100 is the right size, but i am not familiar with their build quality/fit and finish. Im looking for something high end, i want nice straight seems, black silicone, rimless or euro braced. I have been strongly considering a custom build just because i am afraid of buying something i wont be happy with.

Thoughts?

Cdogsailr · 06/21/2018, 07:49 PM

I've owned and operated the IM Nuvo Nano and the Pico for many years and have had no trouble with build quality. Both are salt and have been good well designed tanks for me. A few have had some bad experiences but mine is nothing but good.

Timberwerks · 06/22/2018, 03:17 PM

I'm thinking about the 75 gallon version. Just wondering how difficult it will be to keep the black acrylic back clean without scratching. Thoughts anyone?

NISMO703 · 06/22/2018, 07:10 PM

Its preetty easy to keep the black acrylic clean, just have to stay on top of it. I bought a glass scraper (forgot the brand) that has interchangeable blades from Drs Fosters. It comes with a felt scraper, metal scraper and plastic one. I didnt clean the back of my nuvo 40 for a couple months and coraline algae was all over it. The metal scraper made quick work of it but I noticed It was leaving small scratches so I switched to the plastic scrapper. I had to use a lot more elbow grease with the plastic scraper but no scratches. Id imagine you could use a credit card also to prevent the scratches.

cedwards04 · 06/23/2018, 07:05 AM

My biggest concern is that on the 100, the back acrylic panel is curved instead of straight. I feel like this will make it difficult to scrape. I have almost talked myself out kf it for that reason. I like a black background and do not want it covered in coraline.

Conchman · 06/23/2018, 07:29 AM

I had a 20 a Fusion before my 50SCA. The 20, the overflow area, the middle of it bows. It’s a known problem. Major issue no, however it does speak it IM’s fit and finish. I would not trust a larger IM, that however is just me...

Timberwerks · 06/23/2018, 07:36 AM

The Waterbox tank have similar dimensions & all glass. They however don't have a tank only option. Also they are are fairly new company and I'm not sure of long term reviews at this point. The special pricing for the new INT tank is good till end of July so there is time for more research & reviews. If only the Redaea was a 24" deep tank it would be a bit more easy to decide.

cedwards04 · 06/23/2018, 08:42 PM

I looked at the waterbox also, but unfortunately the sump design just doesnt work for how i intend to set the tank up. I want to eventually run the triton method, maybe even straight from the start, which means i need a 10-20gallon refugium before the skimmer. Cant do that with the waterbox. I did email them to see if they would consider selling just the tank, never heard back.

I priced a custom build from reefsavvy, yikes! Haha

I also priced all the glass to just do it myself, and i think this is the route i will go. Im super handy and build things all the time, so i believe i have the skills and tools to pull it off. Im also extremely ocd about things, and i want this tank as close to perfection as possible. Im not sure i trust someone else to do as good a job as i will.

06/21/2018, 06:33 PM	#1
cedwards04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 217	Looking for opinions on im nuvo int 100 I am planning a build that should happen over the next year or so, and want a tank with dimensions of 48x24x20, which is fairly hard to find. The innovative marine nuvo int 100 is the right size, but i am not familiar with their build quality/fit and finish. Im looking for something high end, i want nice straight seems, black silicone, rimless or euro braced. I have been strongly considering a custom build just because i am afraid of buying something i wont be happy with. Thoughts?

06/22/2018, 03:17 PM	#3
Timberwerks Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mequon, WI Posts: 80	I'm thinking about the 75 gallon version. Just wondering how difficult it will be to keep the black acrylic back clean without scratching. Thoughts anyone? __________________ http://djofurnituremaker.wordpress.com/

06/22/2018, 07:10 PM	#4
NISMO703 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern VA - NOVA Posts: 94	Its preetty easy to keep the black acrylic clean, just have to stay on top of it. I bought a glass scraper (forgot the brand) that has interchangeable blades from Drs Fosters. It comes with a felt scraper, metal scraper and plastic one. I didnt clean the back of my nuvo 40 for a couple months and coraline algae was all over it. The metal scraper made quick work of it but I noticed It was leaving small scratches so I switched to the plastic scrapper. I had to use a lot more elbow grease with the plastic scraper but no scratches. Id imagine you could use a credit card also to prevent the scratches. __________________ Bedroom IM Fusion 40 - Kessil A350w mixed reef Living Room IM Fusion 40 - Kessil A360we - currently cycling

06/23/2018, 07:36 AM	#7
Timberwerks Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mequon, WI Posts: 80	The Waterbox tank have similar dimensions & all glass. They however don't have a tank only option. Also they are are fairly new company and I'm not sure of long term reviews at this point. The special pricing for the new INT tank is good till end of July so there is time for more research & reviews. If only the Redaea was a 24" deep tank it would be a bit more easy to decide. __________________ http://djofurnituremaker.wordpress.com/

06/21/2018, 07:49 PM	#2
Cdogsailr Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 172	I've owned and operated the IM Nuvo Nano and the Pico for many years and have had no trouble with build quality. Both are salt and have been good well designed tanks for me. A few have had some bad experiences but mine is nothing but good.

06/23/2018, 07:05 AM	#5
cedwards04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 217	My biggest concern is that on the 100, the back acrylic panel is curved instead of straight. I feel like this will make it difficult to scrape. I have almost talked myself out kf it for that reason. I like a black background and do not want it covered in coraline.

06/23/2018, 07:29 AM	#6
Conchman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 56	I had a 20 a Fusion before my 50SCA. The 20, the overflow area, the middle of it bows. It’s a known problem. Major issue no, however it does speak it IM’s fit and finish. I would not trust a larger IM, that however is just me...

06/23/2018, 08:42 PM	#8
cedwards04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 217	I looked at the waterbox also, but unfortunately the sump design just doesnt work for how i intend to set the tank up. I want to eventually run the triton method, maybe even straight from the start, which means i need a 10-20gallon refugium before the skimmer. Cant do that with the waterbox. I did email them to see if they would consider selling just the tank, never heard back. I priced a custom build from reefsavvy, yikes! Haha I also priced all the glass to just do it myself, and i think this is the route i will go. Im super handy and build things all the time, so i believe i have the skills and tools to pull it off. Im also extremely ocd about things, and i want this tank as close to perfection as possible. Im not sure i trust someone else to do as good a job as i will.