NUVO 30L Mods & Recommendations

phishin801 · 03/30/2016, 01:12 PM

I recently purchased an Innovative Marine Nuvo 30L that I plan to start setting up in a few weeks. Curious if anyone has this tank and, if so, whether there are any mods that I should do before setting it up. Also curious if people have suggestions on a replacement pump, a protein skimmer, and lighting. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

DieselboyReefer · 04/26/2016, 01:19 PM

I started the same tank about 2 months ago, feel free to hit me up and we can compare and collaborate!

ivegotum4u2 · 04/27/2016, 05:52 PM

switched over to this tank a few months ago from 75g inwall with sump. so far I like this little tank. I don't like maintaining my water level every day, so I would suggest an ATO be at the top of the list. I am using the Tunze 3155, I transferred from the 75g (never have had a problem with it). I got the ghost skimmer (mid size) for it, and that thing makes more noise than the skimmer and return pump on my 75g put together. I am currently looking into replacing that thing (although it does a good job of skimming, and is out of sight). I also got the all in one minimax media reactor, it runs well with carbon or biopelets, not so much GFO. The filter socks that came with it, IMO, were to thick or something, they needed to be rinsed out every other day. I replaced them with the custom caddy, and glad I did. they are rely easy to maintain and versatile. you could add any type of filtration media you like in each of its 3 chambers.

DieselboyReefer · 05/05/2016, 01:33 PM

what are you guys using for a powerhead? With the 2 return nozzles and an additional powerhead it seems like there might be too much flow. Feedback is appreciated.

Djturna4thakidz · 05/05/2016, 02:15 PM

I used a mp-10, it won't be too much flow

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diablo243 · 07/14/2016, 01:50 PM

Hey guys just picked up a 30L myself, I see this thread is a few months old at this point but would love to hear how everyone is doing and what mods and or upgrades people have done to them. Setup pics much appreciated!

03/30/2016, 01:12 PM	#1
phishin801 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5	NUVO 30L Mods & Recommendations I recently purchased an Innovative Marine Nuvo 30L that I plan to start setting up in a few weeks. Curious if anyone has this tank and, if so, whether there are any mods that I should do before setting it up. Also curious if people have suggestions on a replacement pump, a protein skimmer, and lighting. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

04/27/2016, 05:52 PM	#3
ivegotum4u2 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: utah Posts: 13	Im 30 switched over to this tank a few months ago from 75g inwall with sump. so far I like this little tank. I don't like maintaining my water level every day, so I would suggest an ATO be at the top of the list. I am using the Tunze 3155, I transferred from the 75g (never have had a problem with it). I got the ghost skimmer (mid size) for it, and that thing makes more noise than the skimmer and return pump on my 75g put together. I am currently looking into replacing that thing (although it does a good job of skimming, and is out of sight). I also got the all in one minimax media reactor, it runs well with carbon or biopelets, not so much GFO. The filter socks that came with it, IMO, were to thick or something, they needed to be rinsed out every other day. I replaced them with the custom caddy, and glad I did. they are rely easy to maintain and versatile. you could add any type of filtration media you like in each of its 3 chambers.

07/14/2016, 01:50 PM	#6
diablo243 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 116	Hey guys just picked up a 30L myself, I see this thread is a few months old at this point but would love to hear how everyone is doing and what mods and or upgrades people have done to them. Setup pics much appreciated! __________________ Precision, aquatic, manipulation... Current Tanks: 90DT, 40GA sump/fuge, 6 bulb T5 lighting IM Nuvo 4 - Still in setup IM Fusion Micro 30L - Stock filtration, 2 x Coral Box Moon LED

04/26/2016, 01:19 PM	#2
DieselboyReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 3	I started the same tank about 2 months ago, feel free to hit me up and we can compare and collaborate!

05/05/2016, 01:33 PM	#4
DieselboyReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 3	what are you guys using for a powerhead? With the 2 return nozzles and an additional powerhead it seems like there might be too much flow. Feedback is appreciated.

05/05/2016, 02:15 PM	#5
Djturna4thakidz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 399	I used a mp-10, it won't be too much flow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk