ReiningChick Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hi guys So I'm brand spanking new to the NR forum, reef tanks, and especially pico tanks! I joined this forum cause I wanted to use my empty 20L as my first reef tank, but as I was looking through threads I kept seeing titles about Walmart Pico tanks and became intrigued. The other night I found this thread and went through all (at the time) 24 pages and fell in love with the idea of what you guys are doing. I immediately looked online and was so excited to find the kit on Amazon for 39$! (although I'm pretty sure I got the last one in stock at that price..) I didn't realize i would get the tank already but it came this afternoon Iv been thinking a lot about what I want to do and i have a very vague idea but because I'm such a noob with corals i have A LOT of research to do I think its really cool what you guys are doing and I am very excited to be apart of it and for all the new things Ill learn!!! -- Carlie from Dublin, Ohio p.s. I promise I will post a link to my thread as soon as I get one up!! Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 you sure you got the tom deco 2 gallon?! Link to comment
herranton Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hi guys So I'm brand spanking new to the NR forum, reef tanks, and especially pico tanks! I joined this forum cause I wanted to use my empty 20L as my first reef tank, but as I was looking through threads I kept seeing titles about Walmart Pico tanks and became intrigued. The other night I found this thread and went through all (at the time) 24 pages and fell in love with the idea of what you guys are doing. I immediately looked online and was so excited to find the kit on Amazon for 39$! (although I'm pretty sure I got the last one in stock at that price..) I didn't realize i would get the tank already but it came this afternoon Iv been thinking a lot about what I want to do and i have a very vague idea but because I'm such a noob with corals i have A LOT of research to do I think its really cool what you guys are doing and I am very excited to be apart of it and for all the new things Ill learn!!! -- Carlie from Dublin, Ohio p.s. I promise I will post a link to my thread as soon as I get one up!! Welcome to nr. Good for you for reading up. There is more to nr than just the forums. If you click on the "articles" link at to, there is a ;ot of good info. Also, be sure to read el'fabs pico thread. Its a sticky at the top of the pico forum. I also rexommend stevieT's water change guide at the top of the beginner forum. Keeping a pico as your first reef will be an exersise in patients and following direction. Once you get your thread going, ask all the questions you need, everyone is here to help. Link to comment
ReiningChick Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 you sure you got the tom deco 2 gallon?! Yep Im sure!! I couldnt believe it when i found it cause Big als was already sold out, but there it was Welcome to nr. Good for you for reading up. There is more to nr than just the forums. If you click on the "articles" link at to, there is a ;ot of good info. Also, be sure to read el'fabs pico thread. Its a sticky at the top of the pico forum. I also rexommend stevieT's water change guide at the top of the beginner forum. Keeping a pico as your first reef will be an exersise in patients and following direction. Once you get your thread going, ask all the questions you need, everyone is here to help. Thank you and I will def check those articles out! I actually already read el'fabs pico thread. I tend to do a little over research before I begin things... But I guess in these situations that is a good thing And I will most def be asking a lot of questions along the way. The one thing I know for sure is that I will be plumbing it to give myself some extra water volume. Link to comment
cberglof Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Here is my thread. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=285589 I have been eyeing this super small pistol, my lfs had, to put in this tank. I stopped by today to pick it up but they let it die, didn't feed it. Dumb asses, it would have been awesome in my pico. Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I spoke to one of my LFS and they are going to check the price of the Toms Deco Kit 2. ill post the update, maybe we can still get it for a reasonable price. Link to comment
streetsong Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi everyone- I was out of town this weekend but I will get the new tank threads linked to page 1 tomorrow! Link to comment
MameJenny Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I got my tank today! Big Al's packing was fantastic, and everything appears to be working. I'll be sure to take a photo later today. Link to comment
gupebreedr Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I got my tank today! Big Al's packing was fantastic, and everything appears to be working. I'll be sure to take a photo later today. Kewl, Can't wait to see pics. So what are your plans?????????? The world wants to know... Link to comment
Cintax Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 When are the november tank shots due? Link to comment
herranton Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 When are the november tank shots due? I'm guessing that the fts's will be due on the 29th of every month. Even February. Good thing it's a leap year. Link to comment
Cintax Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 That was my assumption as well, just wanted to be clear. Link to comment
gupebreedr Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm guessing that the fts's will be due on the 29th of every month. Even February. Good thing it's a leap year. Had a PM from Brandon, he was away this past weekend and will be getting the FTS thread up hopefully today sometime. I'm not sure what the date will be however.. Rob Link to comment
herranton Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have a dilemma, I don't know if I should drill the bottom of the tank or the back. Bottom Pro's: Looks better, Seems stronger Bottom Con's: Disaster if it leaks Back pro's: If it leaks, only a cup of water on the floor Back cons': Looks bad, Weak hole near rim of tank. Need opinions pleez Link to comment
MameJenny Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have a dilemma, I don't know if I should drill the bottom of the tank or the back. Bottom Pro's: Looks better Seems stronger Bottom Con's: Disaster if it leaks Back pro's: If it leaks, only a cup of water on the floor Back cons': Looks bad Weak hole near rim of tank. Need opinions pleez I'm planning on drilling the back of the tank. For me, the primary reason is that if something comes loose and the bottom is drilled, you're going to have a bunch of dried out coral and 2+ gallons of water on the floor. I think I'd rather have a slightly weakened area around the rim. Link to comment
herranton Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm planning on drilling the back of the tank. For me, the primary reason is that if something comes loose and the bottom is drilled, you're going to have a bunch of dried out coral and 2+ gallons of water on the floor. I think I'd rather have a slightly weakened area around the rim. How do you plan on drilling the tank? I was planning on using a spade bit after I get it started with a regular drill bit. Going ridiculously slow. I even got an electric screwdriver to use because all my drills spin too fast. Link to comment
MameJenny Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 How do you plan on drilling the tank? I was planning on using a spade bit after I get it started with a regular drill bit. Going ridiculously slow. I even got an electric screwdriver to use because all my drills spin too fast. To be honest, I'm not quite sure yet. One of my family members has a drill I can borrow, but I'm not sure how many drill bits they have. I need to actually figure out how big the hole should be before I start drilling. Link to comment
Cintax Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The smallest bulkhead I have found is 1/2" but needs a 3/4" hole. It would be easy to use just a regular drill bit and go slow. Link to comment
gupebreedr Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 OMG, you are more daring then I. I'd be afraid I'd crack the tank. Can't you do some type of overflow set up????? Link to comment
herranton Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 To be honest, I'm not quite sure yet. One of my family members has a drill I can borrow, but I'm not sure how many drill bits they have. I need to actually figure out how big the hole should be before I start drilling. Check out glass-holes.com ( I hope the sensor didn't get that) http://www.glass-holes.com/1-2-inch-Bulkheads_c28.htm You will probably need a 1 1/8th inch hole if you go with a 1/2" drain. OMG, you are more daring then I. I'd be afraid I'd crack the tank. Can't you do some type of overflow set up????? I think I will drill the bottom. It seems much stronger. If I screw it up, I will have to order another tank. I am planning on cutting tonight. Link to comment
streetsong Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Had a PM from Brandon, he was away this past weekend and will be getting the FTS thread up hopefully today sometime. I'm not sure what the date will be however.. Rob Yes. Since the contest began on the 29th, the FTS/FES will be due by the 29th of every month. When I get home from work, I will get it posted for those of you chomping at the bit. Please welcome ReiningChick to the contest- Participant #31! Link to comment
streetsong Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I did a little looking around and found that several people's threads haven't been put on the first page yet. In case you missed them, here they are:Babboa: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=284681&hl= Goateye22: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=285067&hl= Kali_D: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=284678&hl= rbokros: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=285389&hl= I also sent a couple of quick reminder messages to the people who haven't made tank threads yet. Hope that's not a problem. Mame- Thanks for being proactive on this. I try to be in-tune with this thread at all times, but things do slide by occasionally. Link to comment
streetsong Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Here it is! The "Unofficial Walmart Pico Contest FTS/FES page for November 2011" These monthly threads will also be linked on page 1 of this thread. Link to comment
MameJenny Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I've been working on my pico for a while now. I painted it with two layers of green glow paint (couldn't find blue) and then just finished putting on the first layer of black paint. I made a slight metrokat-like mistake and accidentally got paint on one side, so I decided to just paint the sides too. I'm hoping to get it up and running by tomorrow. Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hey I resent that, it was an accident! hmpf. I have a cleaner suggestion if you need it but I guess you painted the sides too now? Link to comment
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