gena Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 FTS 11/04/09 I started a new tank 09/24/09... woohoo! This one is for my home office I got a Mr. Aqua Frameless Bow front 3 gallon tank from Marine Depot $24.99. I painted the back black with Krylon Fusion paint. Using an AquaClear 20 filter for polishing. Everything else was already had equipment. 18" Nova Extreme 2x18w T5HO for lighting Live sand 4 pounds cured live rock I still need to add my k-nano to this tank. And I will need to purchase an ATO for it as well. Last night before bed the salinity was 1.026...this morning it was 1.028. I don't think this will do! So I'll be doing some research for a cheap ATO. I'm doing a soft cycle..not expecting a big cycle out of this There will be no fish in this one. This is the sanctuary for my mini anemones. Maybe some of you will remember that my lovely clownfish went after some food that my mini nem was eating...subsequently got stuck in said nem, clownfish died the next day. Don't want a repeat of that...so the mini anemones have their own tank now. I'll be adding blue cloves, zoas, and who knows what else to this one????? One of my live rocks has some bleached out palys on it...looking forward to seeing what those turn into with a little light I've already put the mini anemones into the tank. Will be monitoring the water quality closely. Here's some photos before the mini anemones were added: Link to comment
Toby Flenderson Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 That fixture is huge! Tank looks great, very zen. Link to comment
spankyleatherlips Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 very nice, I love the pico thread even though I don't have one........good luck to you. Link to comment
BobbyL1212 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 looks cool, the LR looks a bit unstable/hard to work with though! Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Love that tank. That is the tank I am planning on using for my next build. Link to comment
gena Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks everyone! I really luv this little tank! I got the k-nano in there today...it looks huge Had to move the top rock over a bit...and actually like the way it looks better this way. The rocks may look unstable...but they aren't. The light is huge...but I had it, and it was just sitting around collecting dust. So, it's now put to use Here's some new shots: So far so good. I'm nervous about the temps though...around 84 And it's not the hottest part of the day. This tank sits in our home office which is a finished room (like a guest house). I have a window A/C unit that will be working even harder now. Anyone have a handy link to a good ATO for this size tank? Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 You has pm. BTW, what is that? Link to comment
gena Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 You has pm. BTW, what is that? I'll see what I can do about that Link to comment
HeyLookItsCaps Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 HAHA el_fab.....you crack me up dude Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 It's an OCD thing, I can't help it. Link to comment
HeyLookItsCaps Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 if my pico fails im buying a bulk pack of 30 picotope stickers and im slapping em all over it just to torment you Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 But wait—just think of all the things you could do with 30 Pioctopes. Link to comment
HeyLookItsCaps Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 im just buying the stickers...ill mail you a new one weekly lol Link to comment
badfish816 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 this tank is awesome Link to comment
reefrook Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 tank is lookin good! i've always wanted a pico for my office. too bad i don't have an office . maybe some day. but yea, after seeing your beautiful 10 gal, can't wait to see what you do with this one! Link to comment
gena Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 this tank is awesome Thanks I appreciate it! tank is lookin good! i've always wanted a pico for my office. too bad i don't have an office . maybe some day. but yea, after seeing your beautiful 10 gal, can't wait to see what you do with this one! thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing what this one turns out to be as well! oh...and...the sticker is now gone, Aaron Link to comment
Nemo Niblets Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 This tank is pretty sweet Link to comment
gena Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 This tank is pretty sweet Thanks I see the biggest challenge with these little picos is keeping a stable temperature...it isn't easy!!!!! I'm seeing about a 5 degree swing in temps. I have to work out the kinks I guess. Link to comment
ScionRacerbB Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 alright I just can't take it anymore...time to get a pico....gena you pushed me over the edge... Link to comment
gena Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 alright I just can't take it anymore...time to get a pico....gena you pushed me over the edge... go for it! Hey...I'm a Scion driver too...only it's an XD Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I see the biggest challenge with these little picos is keeping a stable temperature...it isn't easy!!!!! I'm seeing about a 5 degree swing in temps. I have to work out the kinks I guess. Yes, definitely one of the biggest challenges in keeping a pico stable especially during the hot summer months. I even used to put ice cubes in a ziploc bag to keep it running cool but that was before I upgraded to LEDs. A pricey option for most people but well worth the money if you're hardcore like I am. Link to comment
HeyLookItsCaps Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 alright I just can't take it anymore...time to get a pico....gena you pushed me over the edge... GOTCHA Link to comment
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