halfpint Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 I never did get the light. I'll probably post "going away" pictures of it before taking it down. It doesn't look too nice since none of the rock has coraline on it due to the lack of light. I'm thinking about making it a sunlight tank after I move. Link to comment
halfpint Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I took it down. ... It was sad. I am going to have to make an LED array after I move nad set it back up. Either that or a small 9w PC pendant fixture. I'll try to get around to posting pictures of it all cleaned up and taken down. It is a nice tank. I think my next one will be taller and glued with weldon. Link to comment
FLcracker94 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 this is a little late, but were you checking the parimeters of the water? If the xenia were dieing, it could be poor light, or ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ect. could of spiked. I'd love to have a tiny tank like that though lol. Link to comment
Uploadead Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Did you ever set it back up? Link to comment
halfpint Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Nope. Still trying to solve the heat and lighting issues. I have the tank sitting on my dresser, waiting to be set up. Link to comment
halfpint Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 SET IT BACK UP I'm going to, after I build a light fixture for it. And design a good cooling system. I'm thinking peltier cooling from a mini car fridge. Link to comment
halfpint Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Alright. I want to set it back up. I'm going to try to come up with a light fixture for it and build it before I set it up. Same for chilling. I need to design a chiller. I'm not going to need much light power for it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking of using an 18w 50/50 PC. In a "pendant" of some kind. As for a chiller, I'm stumped. I was trying to think of a way to use heat sinks, but can't think of how to seal the aluminum from the tank water without losing heat transfer. Link to comment
arwndsh Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Alright. I want to set it back up. I'm going to try to come up with a light fixture for it and build it before I set it up. Same for chilling. I need to design a chiller. I'm not going to need much light power for it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking of using an 18w 50/50 PC. In a "pendant" of some kind. As for a chiller, I'm stumped. I was trying to think of a way to use heat sinks, but can't think of how to seal the aluminum from the tank water without losing heat transfer. Thats a cute little tank. I noticed you said you wanted to try to do something with LEDs for lighting and I thought I would share this link that I ran across when I was trying to find a new light for my tank. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idproduct~TA6131.html Link to comment
halfpint Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thats a cute little tank. I noticed you said you wanted to try to do something with LEDs for lighting and I thought I would share this link that I ran across when I was trying to find a new light for my tank.http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idproduct~TA6131.html Interesting... I like it. I wonder if it will actually support growth of coral and photosynthesis? Link to comment
arwndsh Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Interesting... I like it. I wonder if it will actually support growth of coral and photosynthesis? I saw some reviews of people using it as a fuge light and they said it was working for that. I think I might have some help for you on the chiller too. When Daniel (dshnarw) was planning his coldwater tank he found a way to mod a mini fridge into a chiller. I don't know where he found it but he'd probably be willing to share. This was before he found a nice chiller for sale really cheap on his local forum. And I'm looking forward to see how the tank works this time around. Might do something simular for my sister. I figure something that small with such easy to care for corals and no fish she would have a hard time killing. I had set up a 5g for her with a damsel in it and it jumped out the tiny hole in the back. She has the worst luck with fish. Link to comment
halfpint Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 I saw some reviews of people using it as a fuge light and they said it was working for that. I think I might have some help for you on the chiller too. When Daniel (dshnarw) was planning his coldwater tank he found a way to mod a mini fridge into a chiller. I don't know where he found it but he'd probably be willing to share. This was before he found a nice chiller for sale really cheap on his local forum. And I'm looking forward to see how the tank works this time around. Might do something simular for my sister. I figure something that small with such easy to care for corals and no fish she would have a hard time killing. I had set up a 5g for her with a damsel in it and it jumped out the tiny hole in the back. She has the worst luck with fish. Is that chiller the one where he pumped the water through tubing inside the fridge, which was filled with water? The water was chilled, surrounding the tubing inside the fridge, chilling the tubing, right? I'm really wanting to get it to work out this time. I think my biggest problem was the temperature of the tank. I just need to come up with a good chiller that is efficient. Link to comment
arwndsh Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Is that chiller the one where he pumped the water through tubing inside the fridge, which was filled with water? The water was chilled, surrounding the tubing inside the fridge, chilling the tubing, right? I'm really wanting to get it to work out this time. I think my biggest problem was the temperature of the tank. I just need to come up with a good chiller that is efficient. I have no idea he never told me the specifics your just going to have to ask him. Link to comment
halfpint Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have no idea he never told me the specifics your just going to have to ask him. Thanks. Will do! Link to comment
DRLenox Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thats a cute little tank. I noticed you said you wanted to try to do something with LEDs for lighting and I thought I would share this link that I ran across when I was trying to find a new light for my tank.http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idproduct~TA6131.html The LFS let me borrow one of these today for my new PICO. Check out this link to see it. Link to comment
halfpint Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Nice job so far. I hope it stays stable. How is your temp and evap? Link to comment
halfpint Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Got a possible light for this tank from work today. It's a 4" LED backup light that had a broken lens. It's completely sealed in epoxy, so it's corrosion-proof. I just have to make a fixture and get a power source. After that, I just have to solve my heat problem and my top-off problem. Then I'll be back in business! Link to comment
travisurfer Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Got a possible light for this tank from work today. It's a 4" LED backup light that had a broken lens. It's completely sealed in epoxy, so it's corrosion-proof. I just have to make a fixture and get a power source. After that, I just have to solve my heat problem and my top-off problem. Then I'll be back in business! Awesome. I actually thought about bumping this thread for an update but figured you would have mostly forgotten about the tank by now. Link to comment
halfpint Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Yeah, I need to dig it out and finish rebuilding it. I'm thinking of a peristaltic pump, to reduce heat. I would be constructing it myself, to save on money. It would be a simple design, valveless, and would transfer little to no heat to the tank. A tank cooling system would be the next step, as well as controlling evap and auto top off. A small 'fuge might be necessary. Link to comment
fiction101 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'm sorry, but this is the most pointless tank ever. I see nothing cool and innovative about stuffing corals in a cup...... Link to comment
nanoty Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'm sorry, but this is the most pointless tank ever. I see nothing cool and innovative about stuffing corals in a cup...... Wow, there are just douchebags popping up everywhere huh HP? Link to comment
reefman225gal Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I think its an interesting little project. Link to comment
halfpint Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Wow, there are just douchebags popping up everywhere huh HP? Yup. This place is going to be another RC, eventually. I think its an interesting little project.Thanks. Link to comment
patrick1234 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'm sorry, but this is the most pointless tank ever. I see nothing cool and innovative about stuffing corals in a cup...... Then why come on nano reef.com If you dont like small tank's get the f*@k out. O and this is one kick a$$ tank nice work. Link to comment
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