Friendly Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I think I've figured out what I want to do. you may have seen/read the thread by Sandeep under the pkco forum with his 2.5gal scale project? see here: https://www.nano-reef.com/forums/topic/382694-25g-reef-islands-a-study-in-scale/?page=1 so I want to do something similar, but a long reef. are there any tanks under 10gal that are long and high, relative to their capacity? Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 also, I'm curious if there are any long AIO pico tanks? in a case like this, I would classify only the living space as pico, so as long as it's under 10 gallons, I'd be happy. also, personally I classify nano as anything 10 gal and larger while pico is anything under 10 gallons. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 You normally don't see long and high together. It's one or the other. A few tanks for pico's Fluval evo 5-this comes with reef lighting Fluval spec-light needs upgrading Fluval edge-will need some modification Marineland contour-light upgrade Cadlight Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_Long_Cuboid_Low_Iron_Rimless_Aquarium_9.1_Gallon_Nano_Cube_Aquariums_Tanks_Under_10_Gallons-AquaMaxx-UJ94554-FIAQNCNTUT-vi.html 23.7x 9.5x 9.5 Quote Link to comment
lkoechle Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 fluval evo 5 is probably a good match. so far its kept sponges, zoas, gsp, and clove polyps for me. I havent tried anything else yet. its my mantis tank (see sig) if you want to see what it looks like. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 The lighting on the evo will work for lps and softies Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'd like to have the filtration system along the back length of the tank, not at a side end. don't want that peninsula look. Quote Link to comment
Shark Fighter Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Unfortunately I don't know of any pico tanks that match that description, although I recall last year around the holidays Micro Reefs had a nice 3 gallon long tank (reef ready, not AIO) but it doesn't seem to be on their site anymore. Maybe it would be worth inquiring about. The fluval eco is probably your best bet. Alternatively you could just make one. Glass/acrylic that size is pretty cheap and best part is you can make it however you want 1 Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 any DIY guides on making a tank? or anyone know of affordable custom aquarium makers in BC, Canada? Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Custom tanks in cda and affordable is unlikely. 1 Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 LOL. well, maybe I'll have to hit up BC Aquaria and see if there's anyone willing with skill and experience willing to lend their talent. though the 12 gallon long is more attractive. what other aquariums are really long? I know of the 20 long...but it's not really 'long'...not compared to how the 12 gal is. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 There are plenty of long tanks. What's available in cda will be different than in the US. It's far more ltd here and more costly. Diy is cool but you have to be very careful and precise with aio diy or the tank will crack. 1 Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 well Clown, I'm fortunate to live in Raincouver, BC...so ordering to my box in Blaine, WA is convenient. so if you know of some examples. please feel free to share... that's how I got my Spec V for $80 instead of the redonculous $150 Aquariums West wanted. I'm gonna take a closer look at ADA... Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Oceanbox designs makes aio inserts for 12g longs. He can make them to be on the backside if you want. https://oceanboxdesigns.com/product/oceanbox-designs-aquamaxx-aio-reef-conversion/ 1 Quote Link to comment
MainelyReefer Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Waiting on my aquamaxx 12g long to come, they were on sale for July 4th you should check out their line of stuff and then customize it with a sump or an insert. Mr aqua also has a 1.5 and a 3 gallon pico tank that is like 18" long and some odd inches high and wide check those out too Quote Link to comment
MrNanoReef Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 12 hours ago, Nixperience said: Oceanbox designs makes aio inserts for 12g longs. He can make them to be on the backside if you want. https://oceanboxdesigns.com/product/oceanbox-designs-aquamaxx-aio-reef-conversion/ Actually all of the OBD AIO kits can be installed on the backside as well, it's just happen to also fit the side for a peninsula style setup Oh and go for the 12L period! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 On 7/7/2017 at 11:42 PM, Friendly said: LOL. well, maybe I'll have to hit up BC Aquaria and see if there's anyone willing with skill and experience willing to lend their talent. though the 12 gallon long is more attractive. what other aquariums are really long? I know of the 20 long...but it's not really 'long'...not compared to how the 12 gal is. The 20L and 12g are pretty close in size. The 22g Mr Aqua is 36 inches. TruAqua makes tanks that are fairly long and tall relative to their size: http://www.truaqua.com/high-clarity-glass-aquarium-hca-12gt.html https://www.aquatop.com/collections/nano-tanks/products/nano-sky-high-clarity-low-iron-glass-aquarium-ns-7g Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 does Mr. Aqua have a website? I can't find this 22gal long anywhere. edit - no worries, found it on Seven Ports site! Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Friendly said: does Mr. Aqua have a website? I can't find this 22gal long anywhere. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/22-gallon-exquisite-rimless-tank-low-iron-glass-mr-aqua.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw-qbLBRB7EiwAftBCI_Wfny8EALaJUETVpdXcvHXe3ywEnwhUbq57D9IelN9lCO7_6aBXnBoCX9QQAvD_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 anyone know of NA resellers of Up Aqua? they have some interesting looking AIO that I'd like to see pricing on. Quote Link to comment
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