My new pico

[autumndawn1977]

I finally got a set up going that I’m happy with. I got one of those air-tight canisters from Walmart, drilled a hole in the back and added a check valve to some flexible tubing to have a drain for easy water changes.

 

Found a tiny pump and added that along with some live sand LR frags from the main tank. I think I might move it up higher though.

 

 

The light is a Red Sea Aquavase 7w, I figured that would be enough to keep some zoos and mushrooms.

 

I want to add 2 hermits and 2 sexy shrimp and of course some zoos and shrooms. Any thoughts/comments/suggestions?

[Argent]

Impressive

 

since I have a quart pico cylinder I'm working on I'm gonna tag along to keep tabs on this tanks progress too wish I could find a pump small enough to put in my tank (mainly to generate heat).

[autumndawn1977]

This is the pump I got (Micro Pump 104), it might be too big for your quart tank though.

 

http://www.zoomed.com/html/aquatic_pumps.php

[Argent]

one question though -- how's the check valve going to help you with water changes? the way it's oriented in there it will only allow water/air to be pushed IN to the tank (unless you're just using it to plug the hose)

[autumndawn1977]

one question though -- how's the check valve going to help you with water changes? the way it's oriented in there it will only allow water/air to be pushed IN to the tank (unless you're just using it to plug the hose)

 

 

I can pull the check valve out of the tube and drain the water, then replace the check valve and no leaks.

[irishtexan]

Awesome idea! Will be following along. Are you going for the sealed pico? Can't wait to see it stocked!

 

texan

[autumndawn1977]

Thanks, I wasn’t necessarily going for a sealed pico rather for a unobtrusive desk pico that would cause less of an issue because it’s sealed than a full blown tank with hood and all.

[Primeval]

where did u get the 7w bulb? i'm assuming its 50/50...?

[SaVeThEeELs]

could try a 9watt or 13watt 50/50....