DPRoberts Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Since I set up my Pico a few weeks ago I've been getting lots of PMs from people asking about the aquarium & service from PicoAquariums.com. I thought I might as well start an Owner's Thread to make finding PicoAquariums easier, get ideas for new tanks, or offer suggestions. Here's a list of owner's threads I've found so far. Please let me know if I've missed any! Tony Montana's Manta Ray Mbarton's 14g cube Mbarton's Macro Madness 14g ryhous's 1.75 picp Saltylife's 6g bonsai pico jdoko's rimless cube Wawang's 5g AIO Bob Ross Scape The DP Roberts 3.5g Pico Weeber's Flaming Pico TighTT's Deep Blue 12 Reggie's 3.8g SPS Pico Cheetos's 12" cube ryeguy28's barracuda jestersix's Picotope AIO conversion bschook5's 12" cube Jestersix Barracuda Pico Deli's 3.5 pico Link to comment
DPRoberts Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 More: Hypes shallow custom cube Deli's 1 gallon PicO jrs5193 PicO Aquariums Barracuda Review Link to comment
DPRoberts Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 I've had my Barracuda up and running for a month now. Although I still really like it, I think it needs a few modifications. First off, I'm getting a lot of salt creep, as you can see here: As you might be able to tell from the photo, I have the output nozzle pointed downward - not all the way to the bottom of the tank, as I'd stir up too much sand, but it's not pointed at the top either. I could turn the pump down, but I really like the amount of flow I'm getting, and I don't want to have to put another powerhead in there. The inherent problem is that the water level in the display is too high, and I can't adjust it. Here's a photo of the rear chambers: In this design, water flows from the display through the teeth & into the first chamber (on the right). From there, it flows over the first baffle, through the media box & into chamber 2. From there, it flows over another baffle & down a really thin slot into the 3rd chamber (on the left). So, it's the height of the media box in chamber 2 that really determines the height of the water in the tank. Chamber design is obviously restricted in a tank this small. However, it would be nice if the water flowed THROUGH each of the chambers. For example, since water is flowing into the top of chamber 1, it would be great if it went out the bottom if chamber one into the bottom of chamber 2. Instead, there's no real "flow" in the first 2 chambers. This leads to detritus buildup in the bottom of the chambers & makes it impossible to use any sort of "full size" media rack or flow-through filtration. There's a little media rack at the top of chamber 2, but it's awfully small, & doesn't run across the whole width of the chamber, so water easy flows over it (and your media) instead of through it. Here's a rough sketch of the current setup. The red line traces the water path through the aquarium. I hope it makes sense. I've thought of two possible fixes: 1) Easier idea: Drill a few holes in the top part of the baffle between chambers 1 and 2 (basically, in the side of the media box. This would make the media box work a little better, and might lower water level in the display a little. How it is now: With a few holes drilled in the media box: 2) Harder idea: Try to drill some holes at the bottom of the baffle between chambers 1 and 2 (or somehow remove/reinstall this baffle with a gap at the bottom). Overall, this would be the best solution. This would create flow all the way through chambers 1 and 2. I could build a DIY media rack one full chamber, and the other chamber (currently housing a heater and some chaeto) would get a lot more flow. #2 would be a lot better. I'm just not sure how to get to the bottom of that chamber while the tank is up and running - I don't have a drill bit long enough. I was thinking of using a utility knife, but the acrylic is so thick it probably wouldn't be able to score the acrylic enough (or I'd break some other piece). Here's a drawing of how it really ought to go: Any advice on how to get this done would be appreciated! Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 add me bishes starts here: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=3187935 Link to comment
ritt Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 You can add me to the list,,,, Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 i can dig it! http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=286110 Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 you have a picoaquariums.com pico? Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Holiday present. You have a very nosy nose. Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 How is it nosy? You just asked to be added to this thread. Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 also nooby mcnooberson, how many tanks do you plan to have going at once? Also also, on subject: Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 my custom ships today! cant wait to see it!!!! loads of pics of custom chambers and all upon arrival. if it comes next monday, ill set it up, if not, it will have to wait until friday after thanksgiving, my next day off Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 also nooby mcnooberson, how many tanks do you plan to have going at once? Also also, on subject: SHOW OFF! The tank is for a buddy. He buys. I decorate. Want to see what everybody else is doing with it so when this thread popped up I was glad. I'll give you the goni frag I have from Mr. Coral in exchange for a noob tshirt. Link to comment
PicO Aquariums Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Please update me lots of new PicO owners out there! Link to comment
bdaniel5278 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 here is my newly setup MR18 Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 i can dig it! http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=286110 Is this thread dead? Link to comment
Mikerowave Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Wow! Everyone's tank in this thread look awesome!!! Anyone here with a Ridge tank? I put my order for one about a week ago. I'll post it up here as soon as its completely set! Link to comment
PicO Aquariums Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Is this thread dead? I think I will start a official owners thread under the sponsor forum so I can keep it up to date for everyone. See the official owners thread here for up to date builds Link to comment
tcobos Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 C'mon guys - I want to see some ridge 24s Link to comment
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