Work Pico

[Brian1313]

I am thinking of starting a pico at work.  I am thinking of Fluval Spec III with the wave point blade led.  I want something low and sleek as our cube dividers are'nt that high.  Does anyone have any other suggestions on tanks or lights or maybe any kits that are out there.  I want something AIO so it is all contained.

[ajkochev]

Make sure you are allowed to have one at work.  Would be a shame to buy the stuff and have the boss say no.

[Brian1313]

I do and if not then ill just have a pico at home ha!

[dawz2]

This one: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/imagitarium-pro-delux-freshwater-aquarium

 

Imagitarium 3.7g. A little shorter than the Spec III, half the price and more sump space. I've had both and I prefer the Imagitarium.

 

Here's mine:

 

[Brian1313]

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this once i sell some of my extra equipment for the cash to build.  I am thinking of a waterbox cube 4 gallon aio.  The only thing I am worried about is water evap over the weekend.  I do not want to put an ato on it and wasn't sure how other people handle this?

[Christopher Marks]

On 5/1/2018 at 8:17 AM, Brian1313 said:

I do not want to put an ato on it and wasn't sure how other people handle this?

Having a good lid for the tank will be key to minimizing evaporation. A little air gap is important, but covering it almost entirely makes a huge difference. Many of the pico jars and containers here in the community are almost fully covered too.