This video helped me to decide on getting a 25 lagoon from innovative marine and i have to say im super happy with it. My maintenence time went down 10 fold from a 40g with sump. The 25 is also big enough for all my apex probes , heater, filter sock, skimmer and caddy.
Tank is looking good! Just some advice you have your water level in the sump set really high. It's supposed to be slightly below the middle return section so that it flows over just like a large sump. Have this same tank and has been running flawlessly for 2 plus years. Now if you already knew that and you're purposely running it high, then ignore my comment. lol
I am looking to get back in the hobby, was thinking seriously bout a system like yours,, very nicely done ,, Thanks for all the great info ,, hope that tank is still on the market, if not, what would you recommend? Subscribed 😎
@@RespectTheReef I have a 20 gallon Nuevo Drop Off Peninsula Concept and was struggling to see what some others were running in their rear chambers. So I really appreciate it. Next tank is going to be a 25 or 40 gallon lagoon.
To each its own. Just showing you my set up. Sumps are better if you have the room to run one. If you’re referring to my sock comment. They get gunked up fast and the detritus doesn’t get broken down. Food sets in them. If you use media the bacteria can break a lot of it down. In my experience
I meant no harm with my comment. Its an awesome setup you got. I hear these AIOs essentially get stagnant in the filtration areas and I personally wouldnt run a sock bc of this. I think you made the right choice!@@RespectTheReef
@@hype2murderugaming oh no worries! I didn’t think you were being rude or anything. I agree with you. If I had the room and money to set up a nice sump I would. At this point I’m too invested in the all in one setup but a sump is the way to go. I do think AIO are good as well but more water (sump) is always better.
I’d say I do it once a month now. Just watch your nitrates and phosphates. If they start to climb again but your doing everything the same then it’s time to change. Even that gets expensive but it can be an expensive hobby. It doesn’t have to be by any means but I try to optimize everything
This video helped me to decide on getting a 25 lagoon from innovative marine and i have to say im super happy with it. My maintenence time went down 10 fold from a 40g with sump. The 25 is also big enough for all my apex probes , heater, filter sock, skimmer and caddy.
@@juanvanstaden7084 it’s an awesome tank size. I recently upgraded to the SR60 lagoon. The lagoon styles are the best
@@RespectTheReef Have to agree. Its becoming my favourite very quickly.
Tank is looking good! Just some advice you have your water level in the sump set really high. It's supposed to be slightly below the middle return section so that it flows over just like a large sump. Have this same tank and has been running flawlessly for 2 plus years. Now if you already knew that and you're purposely running it high, then ignore my comment. lol
Thanks for the advice! Appreciate the kind words!
Cobalt neo therm is the heater I use
thnx bud nice upload
i think im upgrading to this exact tank
(moving two small picoreefs over & can finally ENJOY the tank instead of fiddling 24/7)
Thank you!!! Been looking for a video just like this!!
Love your tank so much! It looks nice!!
Looking good! Great idea on the fuge!
Thank you. I’m going to make a video on it soon. How much it cost where I got the stuff and all that. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it
@@RespectTheReef I have a new build going and will be implementing a fuge as well. I’ve always had good results from running a fuge!!
@@MikeLemming it’s the way to go for sure it’s so beneficial in so many ways
Where did you get the light ?
@@carsonmeyers5678 bulk reef supply
I’d love for you to do a video on the bubble mangus skimmer!!!!😊
I will. Thanks for the suggestion
awesome skimmer
I am looking to get back in the hobby, was thinking seriously bout a system like yours,, very nicely done ,,
Thanks for all the great info ,, hope that tank is still on the market, if not, what would you recommend? Subscribed 😎
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Here it is. It’s an awesome tank
You use 3 IM caddies in your system , are all 3 of the same size, I saw them on their site ,, am guessing they are a standard size ,,
@@redfish7644 yeah they are all the desktop size. I believe they make 3 sizes. Desktop, midsize, full size
I have the IM Lagoon 25 with a sump, get the AIO, saves yourself a lot of money.
Yes it does
Amazing tank. Thank you for showing your filtration.
Absolutely! Not the sexiest part of the tank, but very important
@@RespectTheReef I have a 20 gallon Nuevo Drop Off Peninsula Concept and was struggling to see what some others were running in their rear chambers. So I really appreciate it. Next tank is going to be a 25 or 40 gallon lagoon.
@@UghThemBiscuits love the drop off tanks. Thanks for the kind words. The lagoon style is perfect for a reef tank. I’d highly recommend it
good looking
Thank you!!
Awesome tank, love that the back has so many compartments!
How can you have an ATO without a sump? I thought ATO requires a supply of water?
I have a jug of water in the stand
@@RespectTheReef i saw that in your newer vid after! Thanks for sharing!
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A detritus trap? Lol that is exactly what filtration does, traps and filters nasties. Thinking about buying one and wasnt to sold on the AIO idea yet.
To each its own. Just showing you my set up. Sumps are better if you have the room to run one.
If you’re referring to my sock comment. They get gunked up fast and the detritus doesn’t get broken down. Food sets in them. If you use media the bacteria can break a lot of it down. In my experience
I meant no harm with my comment. Its an awesome setup you got. I hear these AIOs essentially get stagnant in the filtration areas and I personally wouldnt run a sock bc of this. I think you made the right choice!@@RespectTheReef
@@hype2murderugaming oh no worries! I didn’t think you were being rude or anything. I agree with you. If I had the room and money to set up a nice sump I would. At this point I’m too invested in the all in one setup but a sump is the way to go. I do think AIO are good as well but more water (sump) is always better.
What cheato light is that. I love the idea of using the caddy for a refugium.
It’s linked down below. It’s a Chaetomax
@@RespectTheReef thank you. I found it in another video you made also. I may do this with my 50 gallon lagoon.
Great video, the ATO box on the back and the fixture for your all in one dosing back to the tank, where did you get those?
My auto top off tank is in the stand, it’s just a 5 gallon jug. The all one dosing came with the dosing pump
Do you ever run carbon at all? I have a skimmer, a Uv sterilizer, I also use filter floss, is carbon even needed for me
Yes every now and again I will.
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Thank you
That refugium still working for you? How effective is it?
Absolutely
How expensive does it get switching the gfo and carbon every week?
I’d say I do it once a month now. Just watch your nitrates and phosphates. If they start to climb again but your doing everything the same then it’s time to change. Even that gets expensive but it can be an expensive hobby. It doesn’t have to be by any means but I try to optimize everything
And thank you for watching
Thanks for the info. Really helpful
What kind of tank is this? I've been looking for a small frag type tank
25 gallon lagoon by innovative marine
Did you get a lot of micro bubbles from yours at all? Mine has been running for a week and Still a lot of micro bubbles
No I didn’t get any
Dang I’m thinking of giving it another week or 2 and if I still have micro bubbles I may get another
How high do you keep your water level in the back?
Enough for it to overflow down. Few inches lower then display
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