.27 gallon

[Kengaroo131]

hey everyone last night was very long work was a pian so i didnt get a chance to build up the sump although i did drill out the bottom and put an overflow in it i also put legs on the tank i found this rubbermade container that would work perfect and it looks like a stand i'll get some pics up in a sec. there uploading right now. ooh i also painted the back of the tank

 

[Kengaroo131]

 

[Kengaroo131]

it is now .79 gallons with the sump. i did a wet test with the sump but i still need to figure out where i need to put the return any ideas? i'll get a few pics up.

 

[cwilson]

nice! thats such a cool idea! keep us all posted!

 

[Kengaroo131]

i just thought of a new idea for the return. i used multiple sized tubing inter linking with eachother to cut flow down and to be able to adjust it it works just like a bigger tank. i used the larger tubing to go to the power head then went down to a small syphon tube the went down to a small airline tube and put a air valve adj. on the end enabling me to control flow. check it out.

 

[Steven0000]

very cool my friend!

always tring new ideas

hows that foam tank coming along?

 

[Kengaroo131]

not to bad its filled up and cycleing now. it looks good even with the algae blooms its covering the foam and its looking pretty realistic if i can get a chance i'll make another thread on it.

 

[Steven0000]

awesome can't wait to see it

 

[cwilson]

nice! that looks fantastic!

 

[reefman13]

Whats the latest? Did you get any LS or LR for it yet?

 

[Kengaroo131]

yes sir i just did a water change in my 10 gallon so i took like 3 cups of sand out of it and put one cup in the sump and 2 cups in the display. i also took some rubble from my 5.5 gallon and put some in the sump and 3 small pices in the display.

 

[Kengaroo131]

pics will be up shortly

 

[Kengaroo131]

 

[ntrlfive]

awesome, what are you planning for lighting?

 

[Kengaroo131]

i want to try to find some leds already made up

 

[Kengaroo131]

just added my DIY rubble from the curing vatt here it is.

 

[herostar]

I say go with a desk lamp w/ a 10w PC bulb.

 

[Kengaroo131]

evap. rate would be very high though.

 

[sigs4me]

I can't wait to see how this turns out. Great thread!!

 

[nynex]

Hey...Your pico is awesome!

I just bought a bulk of LEDs from china. Im converting two 12 gallon nano cubes
into all LED lighting. Making an acrylic LED light hood for your pico would be super
easy. I would be more then happy to make one for you.

I justed PM'ed you my email address...