Ben_1313
New member
Hello All!
I have a 3 Gallon picotope running for over a year at the moment and I wanted to upgrade to a sumped system, yet still offered the challenges of a nano.
At first I'll start off with my goals for this build and then I'll go over the equipment that will be going into it.
Goals:
- Ability to keep a frequently fed but low waste SPS/clam/zoa nano tank for maximum growth. I want to explore if this will have a positive effect on coral growth.
- Hand pick the best of the best acros for color, this means skipping the good deals but drab corals. I may not be able to stock it so quickly which is fine as I'd like to only keep the best of the best.
- Not only maintain beautiful acros but increase their colors as well.
These are my main goals for this tank and I think with the equipment I've chosen and the maintenance schedule I've laid out I should be able to accomplish this.
Lets talk about equipment now:
Tank: 11.4 G Mr. Aqua Chic Rimless Aquarium with Modular Marine low profile beananimal overflow
Sump: Advanced Acrylics sump
Skimmer: Cadlights PLS 50 Elite
Lighting: Nanobox Reef Tide from my Picotope. It's currently being upgraded to the latest LED pad.
Flow: Ecotech Marine MP10QD
Return: Tunze 1073.008 (this may not be enough flow for my return so if not I'll step it up to the larger model
With this equipment I think I'll be successful in accomplishing my goals.
Finally some pics, the tank just came in today and I've only had time to paint the rear panel black and put some water in it for a leak test.
The stand, it's from Ikea and while it feels sturdy I placed L brackets on all 4 corners for additional reinforcement
Leak Testing
Reflection of Picotope
Bad self portrait with tank haha
I'm excited to share my tank's progress with you all and I always welcome your thoughts/ideas/suggestions as this build progresses.
I have a 3 Gallon picotope running for over a year at the moment and I wanted to upgrade to a sumped system, yet still offered the challenges of a nano.
At first I'll start off with my goals for this build and then I'll go over the equipment that will be going into it.
Goals:
- Ability to keep a frequently fed but low waste SPS/clam/zoa nano tank for maximum growth. I want to explore if this will have a positive effect on coral growth.
- Hand pick the best of the best acros for color, this means skipping the good deals but drab corals. I may not be able to stock it so quickly which is fine as I'd like to only keep the best of the best.
- Not only maintain beautiful acros but increase their colors as well.
These are my main goals for this tank and I think with the equipment I've chosen and the maintenance schedule I've laid out I should be able to accomplish this.
Lets talk about equipment now:
Tank: 11.4 G Mr. Aqua Chic Rimless Aquarium with Modular Marine low profile beananimal overflow
Sump: Advanced Acrylics sump
Skimmer: Cadlights PLS 50 Elite
Lighting: Nanobox Reef Tide from my Picotope. It's currently being upgraded to the latest LED pad.
Flow: Ecotech Marine MP10QD
Return: Tunze 1073.008 (this may not be enough flow for my return so if not I'll step it up to the larger model
With this equipment I think I'll be successful in accomplishing my goals.
Finally some pics, the tank just came in today and I've only had time to paint the rear panel black and put some water in it for a leak test.
The stand, it's from Ikea and while it feels sturdy I placed L brackets on all 4 corners for additional reinforcement
Leak Testing
Reflection of Picotope
Bad self portrait with tank haha
I'm excited to share my tank's progress with you all and I always welcome your thoughts/ideas/suggestions as this build progresses.
