smiz Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Saw another post on this mini reef and purchased one 5 minutes later 🙂  Total water volume - .39 gallons Purchased the stock heater, lights, and bamboo "stand" LOL  Who got some ideas on what to do with this! Was thinking of either doing a few tiny rock nems and a shrimp, or maybe a few acans or palys with a shrimp  Thoughts? 5 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Bamboo ?   Didnt have that option when I ordered.  1 Quote Link to comment
smiz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: Bamboo ?   Didnt have that option when I ordered.  Its basically a small cutting board it sits on! 1 Quote Link to comment
Wingy Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 How about majano anemones. Some are gorgeous and they are almost impossible to kill.  Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 9 hours ago, smiz said: Saw another post on this mini reef and purchased one 5 minutes later 🙂  Total water volume - .39 gallons Purchased the stock heater, lights, and bamboo "stand" LOL  Who got some ideas on what to do with this! Was thinking of either doing a few tiny rock nems and a shrimp, or maybe a few acans or palys with a shrimp  Thoughts? 🤔 I’m thinking mandarin. 1 3 Quote Link to comment
Joevember Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Following! Really interested to see what people can do with a tank so tiny. Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I used a non adhesive lightly frosted film to cover the back glass. It looks really good to me. If you want to try some just let me know, I had to buy a 6.5' roll , I will gladly send you some.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/GILA-Decorative-36-in-W-x-78-in-L-Frosted-Crackled-Glass-Privacy-Decorative-Window-Film/4745119 3 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: I used a non adhesive lightly frosted film to cover the back glass. It looks really good to me. If you want to try some just let me know, I had to buy a 6.5' roll , I will gladly send you some.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/GILA-Decorative-36-in-W-x-78-in-L-Frosted-Crackled-Glass-Privacy-Decorative-Window-Film/4745119 Interesting idea. ....That stuff is so easy to use.  Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 minute ago, WV Reefer said: Interesting idea. ....That stuff is so easy to use.  yeah and if I end up getting tired of it, I can just peel it off . Also used it to make a diffuser for my light. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Just now, jbb_00 said: yeah and if I end up getting tired of it, I can just peel it off . Also used it to make a diffuser for my light. Very crafty you are. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I am so jealous Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 7:35 PM, jbb_00 said: I used a non adhesive lightly frosted film to cover the back glass. It looks really good to me. If you want to try some just let me know, I had to buy a 6.5' roll , I will gladly send you some.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/GILA-Decorative-36-in-W-x-78-in-L-Frosted-Crackled-Glass-Privacy-Decorative-Window-Film/4745119   That is what I need !!! I have parchment paper over my light right now 😞 lol.      I can't wait to see what you guys do with the micro tanks. 1 Quote Link to comment
glenawil Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 How bout a link to the tank you are using or this? Â Â Â Â .39gallon????? 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, glenawil said: How bout a link to the tank you are using or this? Â Â Â Â .39gallon????? https://minicompletetank.com/ Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 14 hours ago, Reefkid88 said:   That is what I need !!! I have parchment paper over my light right now 😞 lol.      I can't wait to see what you guys do with the micro tanks. It's $20 at Lowe's or just cover shipping and I will cut you a piece. What I have left is 1' x 6' Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 All I need is a 12" x 8" piece. PM me for what you want foe shipping so we don't clog this thread up,please. Quote Link to comment
smiz Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Great idea jb! I have some diffusion paper left over so might give that a try! Just got shipping confirmation so we will see when it arrives. Quote Link to comment
smiz Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 It has arrived!!!!! Â Just did a leak test and it is all good. Will bring home tonight to scape it and pick out its inhabitants :). 4 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Its crazy with all these popping up !!! Moving along a lot faster than the other 2 lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Reefkid88 said: Its crazy with all these popping up !!! Moving along a lot faster than the other 2 lol.  mine is headed to @NanoRox for cool stuff  @WV Reefer is just slow 3 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Love love love it! I kinda want to diy one at some point with a tiny glass tank and diy sump/stand. Maybe a diy wood sump epoxied to make it waterproof. A girl can dream! 2 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 3 hours ago, jbb_00 said:  mine is headed to @NanoRox for cool stuff  @WV Reefer is just slow  Hahahaha so you know this is going to become a contest,right ?! Who is gonna have the best tank 🤔 !!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
smiz Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 13 hours ago, Reefkid88 said:  Hahahaha so you know this is going to become a contest,right ?! Who is gonna have the best tank 🤔 !!!! Game on Bitches!!! 😜 3 Quote Link to comment
smiz Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 UPDATE:  Last night I did testing on the heater, sat at around 76 degrees so I'm going to keep it (for now). Also did a pretty neat modification for flow. Below is my little walk through of it.   - Started with a three way connector.  - I cut one of the knobs off and sealed the hole by melting with lighter.  - I then used a clear piece of rigid RO line to connect through the pump. I had to widen the opening on the tank in order for this to fit.  - I also had to cut back some of the heat wrap around the pump connection for this to fit.  - I got lucky and had a thin piece of plastic I was able to drill a hole in for the tube to come off the elbow and slide thru to keep in place. This is what replaced the stock overflow piece  Note I did end up g the flexible blue tube coming of the elbow for a clear rigid piece.  6 Quote Link to comment
Arquisto Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Thanks for sharing! Eagerly awaiting your updates and additions to the tank :). 1 Quote Link to comment
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