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Another update on the tank, took a while, but finally plumbed the BRS mini reactor.
I have a mj1200 in the back chamber, reduced down to 1/4" RO line which is run under the stand to the reactor. I printed some air line holders that hold the in/out lines as well as the ATO line. I got an aqualifter for the auto top off, and made a pre-filter out of a waterweld canister, stuffed with filter floss so I can dose kalk in the ATO water. Also picked up a red and green blasto frag placement recommendations? and some additional clean up crew members |
08/06/2017, 08:03 AM | #78 |
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Looking good man. Sand bed should be perfect for that blasto. You'll be able to move it up a lil on your rock scape if you want it there.
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08/06/2017, 07:27 PM | #79 | |
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10/27/2017, 09:17 PM | #80 |
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Just uploaded the filter floss holder .stl file to thingiverse if anyone else wants it. Under "IM Lagoon 25 filter floss holder"
Will hopefully grab some updated pictures of the tank and the sprouting mangroves tomorrow when the lights are on |
10/28/2017, 08:53 AM | #81 | |
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on a other note great build thread, everything looks good. also if later on you decide the prime is creating some shadowing just add a T5 retrofit kit and you should be able to get rid of those shadows with out a doubt. |
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10/30/2017, 06:21 AM | #82 | |
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Do you know for sure the 2.0 would fit if the plastic is trimmed? If it does I would definitely be interested in that. Does running the returns without nozzles create more random flow? Or did you just do it for less flow restriction? |
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11/15/2017, 01:57 AM | #83 |
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Awesome tank so far! I am currently setting up my IM 25 Lagoon, just finishing building my own stand right now then I can finally set it up after having the tank for over 2.5 weeks already. Watching other people's builds helps me be patient and do stuff right ha
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11/17/2017, 12:32 AM | #84 |
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Is anyone using the media caddy for Lagoon 25?
Do you have any overflowing issues using polyfill at the top? I hope it works out like this, quicker to replace the polyfil Caddy 1 Top Poly fill Rest is Matrix Caddy 2 Top polyfil Chemi Blue less Matrix On the return nozzles, do you allow water line to go above it? I am trying to avoid waterfall noise, keep as quiet as possible. |
11/17/2017, 08:07 AM | #85 | |
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If I let the pollyfil sit in the holder for too long it does clog up, but the water just overflows over the back lip of the holder, which is much lower than the wall of the tank. It is about the same size and works similar to the filter socks that come with the tank, so there are no flooding issues. The water level in the tank will be above the return nozzels, and the tank is pretty quiet. Only real noise comes from the stock pump which isn't all that great, but it's an easy fix. |
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11/17/2017, 10:58 AM | #86 |
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Thanks Twitchy
What kind of noise for IM pump and what fix? I had some ebay bucks so went with the IM media caddy I figure you build yourself, costs about the same |
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11/20/2017, 04:44 PM | #89 |
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Got mine setup. Stock pump is Super Ridicously Loud!
Is it the acrylic panels resonating like a drum? Motor vibration traveling through the main panel and baffels. I just ordered the oxo silicon drying mat to give it a try, put under the pump. I am seeing mixed reviews for sicce pump too, some say silent others not so. |
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11/27/2017, 10:35 PM | #91 |
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Hey twitchy, love the build and am super excited to see how your tank progresses. I just pulled the trigger and got a 25 lagoon on black friday, and picked up a sicce 1.5 for the return. Did you ever post your filter floss caddie to thingiverse, im super interested in 2 of them, but in all honesty, 3d printing is all new to me... so not really sure where to start.
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11/28/2017, 06:33 AM | #92 | |
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I did end up posting the floss holder .stl, just search "lagoon 25" on thingiverse and it should be one of the only things that pops up. Do you have a printer? It's pretty easy once you get everything dialed in, I'd be happy to answer any questions |
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Looking good! I am curious about your stand. I decided to go with the IM 20 because I couldn't find a stand that would fit the 25, but I haven't opened the box yet. Is this what you bought and then purchased a countertop for it? I can't figure out how the IKEA system works.
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11/30/2017, 07:41 PM | #97 |
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nice set up
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shweet 2.5g pico!!
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