MattGecko Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 It's been a long time since I posted any pics. This tank is only 4 months old but everything was transferred over from a 2 year old minibow 7. My current set up is really self sufficient, other than feeding and a 1 gallon water change every 10-12 days I don't do much else. 5G Top off container gets refilled once every few months. I picked up some 1/4" pvc, clear rubber tubing and an on/off valve, plumbed it to the overflow for quick water changes. System Specs ------------------ 12G NanoCube (upgrade from MB7 7/10/04) Oak Canopy with 80mm fan & Stand "Hi-Gloss Red Mahogany" ** 70W HQI 10K Bulb & 28W PC with Actinic bulb ** 50W Eheim Heater Maxi-Jet 600 (plumbed to 3/8" Loc-Line) ** Top-off system (floatswich, relay, powerhead & 5G container) ** Replaced the false wall with a blue plexiglass wall (overflow in the center) ** ============================ ** = Built, wired & or assembled by me Link to comment
prettyflywhiteguy Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 nice plumbing Link to comment
caseymou Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Are you running a sump with that setup? If so, do you have any pics? Link to comment
MattGecko Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 I do not have a sump. The stand houses a 5 gallon top off jug. Link to comment
MattGecko Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 Heres the powerhead and plumbing. Link to comment
rabbi2153 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 very cool, I'm taking the same kinda path as you and going MH over my ncube. Only difference is I am adding a sump as well as the current water top off system which I already built. How is the lighting with that 10k bulb and the 28watt actnic? From the pictures, it looks like it is a bit more yellow then I would have expected? Just the camera or is that how it actually looks? I was thinking of putting the same 70watt bulb, the stock JBJ 24watt 50/50, and the CSL 32watt 50/50 which I currently have on the tank in my new canopy. I'm trying to get the crisp white kinda light. Link to comment
DitchPlains Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 This is Dave over in NY, thanks for the hood again, and the second piece of glass. Yeah I am going to getting a 70mh over the tank as well. I am justhaving trouble with my water parameters as I need a good RO/DI source and kinda sick of paying a $1 for a gallon, getting pricey plus I'm lazy to run to the store. I love that 5 gallon topoff system, very cool indeed. I have two tanks running now a via aqua 18g as well....so much water needed,......my municipality better start making ro water for the public...lol I love waht you did with the stand....very nice work..... When you setup it, how exactly does your topoff work, I am confused on the "plumbing" aspect....exaplin if you please.... thanks Link to comment
SaltyDawg Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I have always wondered if it was possible to grow sps on the glas like that. Do you have it directly glued to the glass or do you have some sort of rock bas under it? NICE set up by the way. Neat, Tidy, and very professional looking. Link to comment
Mai Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 MattGecko Are you having any heat issues with the Mh? Also are you using the stock filtration? Link to comment
MattGecko Posted December 19, 2004 Author Share Posted December 19, 2004 Rabbi, The Ushio 10K is a crisp white and not yellowish at all. Mai, My tank stays around 79-81 degrees. I have use no filtration or skimmer, only the live rock and sand. Dave, Unfortunately I don't have a better breakdown of the specific wiring but heres my top off system. Link to comment
MattGecko Posted December 19, 2004 Author Share Posted December 19, 2004 Here is a quick drawing. Link to comment
MattGecko Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 Salty, I glued the green cap and the digi to cleaner magnets. That way I can move them around the tank as they grow. Link to comment
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