tasandkrs Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I took down my 200g mixed reef a few years ago and decided to start another tank. I decided on the Elos Mini and I gotta say that this is one amazing AIO setup. It couldn't have been any easier. Here are some pics so far of my progress. Day 1 added water Day 2! 18 hrs after setup.... Link to comment
Miami Reefer Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 very nice plans? Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thank you! I plan on putting SPS & Zoos. I've ordered a reefkeeper lite & Elos osmocontroller. I'm still waiting on them to arrive. Now the long wait for cycling!!!!!! Link to comment
PotysGSXR Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Wow. I am REALLY digging that aquascape. I love how you left the back open like that. Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks! I used some 3/8" acrylic rod and some epoxy. It was actually pretty easy. It only took about 30 mins. Link to comment
simdo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 The more I see these tanks the more I like em, the more I want one, to bad they love charging massive amounts for them in Aus.... I dig the scape, keep up the good work! Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 You should definitely consider getting one. I do think that it is worth the extra $$. I have seen most other AIO nano tanks out there, and IMHO I don't think anything else is close in quality or appearance. Here are a couple more photos from this morning. The water looks a little clearer today. Close up shot of the rock Overhead shot from left Overhead shot from right Link to comment
Mr_Big_Reef Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The more I see these tanks the more I like em, the more I want one, to bad they love charging massive amounts for them in Aus.... I dig the scape, keep up the good work! It's not just Australia where they are extremely expensive... They are crazy high here in the US as well... I have found them on ebay for $1500 USD with the LED light... I guess when you really think about it that's really not that bed for a tank, stand, sump, skimmer, pumps, and a light... Oh wait I guess it is if the tank is only 20 gallons... Don't get me wrong... I'd love on as well.... Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 It's not just Australia where they are extremely expensive... They are crazy high here in the US as well... I have found them on ebay for $1500 USD with the LED light... I guess when you really think about it that's really not that bed for a tank, stand, sump, skimmer, pumps, and a light... Oh wait I guess it is if the tank is only 20 gallons... Don't get me wrong... I'd love on as well.... I agree it is very expensive, but it's not just the amount of equipment that justifies the cost, it's also the quality. And if you've never seen an Elos tank of any size than you can't relate. Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Here is an updated pic. I have now done two water changes of 4 gallons each. My nitrates were at 25 now at 5. I am getting some algae growth, so one more water change tomorrow and I'm gonna add a CUC on Thurs. Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I added a CUC yesterday. I cannot seem to get rid of the microbubbles. What can I do??? 8 snails 2 scarlet hermits 1 sexy shrimp Scarlet Hermit Sexy Shrimp MicroBubbles!!! Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hard to see the bubbles in the pic, where exactly are they coming from? The return? Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yeah, they are coming from the return. Link to comment
Ando Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 HOw many gallons is this tank? Your aquascape is SICK! VEry different. The tank like sleek and clean. Good Luck. Can't wait to see your tank growing. Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Thanks Ando! Your tank is coming along very nice as well. It is a 20gal Elos Mini. Link to comment
nanostripe Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Thanks Ando! Your tank is coming along very nice as well. It is a 20gal Elos Mini. Is that 20G w/ Sump, or just the display volume? If so, how big is the sump? Stripe Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 It has a sump. I think there is about 10gals in the sump. Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yeah, they are coming from the return. My guess...water isn't getting to the return pump fast enough and it sucking some air. Is there anything blocking flow through the filtration chambers? Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'll take a pic of the sump tonight and post it. Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Here's a video I made of my tank so far! http://gallery.me.com/schrader#100119 Link to comment
ChouDawg Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Cool video, nice lime green ric. Are you planning to add more corals? Link to comment
maysorum Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Nice video! I love the rock work! Link to comment
tasandkrs Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks Guys! Yes, I am planning on adding a lot more corals. I just haven't decided what I wanna add yet. Sps and Lps mostly I think. Link to comment
DrCooper Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Looking good, that rock is sick! Link to comment
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