My 5 1/2 Nano Tank

[Schadiest1]

Here's the start of my 5 1/2 gallon nano tank. Eventually it'll be a reef. This weekend I'll be starting to stand and canopy for it. Might seem a bit much for a canopy and all that, but I think it'll look cool. It's got a 18w PC light on it (50/50 bulb) for now.

 

[pipper]

cool, keep us posted on ur progress

 

[clayspst]

cool red x's

 

[Schadiest1]

got the stand frame done, just need to widen the base and add panels, shelf, door, and trim.

 

[FishMachine]

nice

 

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

more pik's...

 

[Schadiest1]

stand needs shelves, door and trim. Canopy needs front door and hinges. Going to stain in black and water proof it this week sometime. Coming along nicely though.

 

[tiffrobbins]

I admire all of you that actually build your stand before you set up your tank. I'm had mine running for 8 months and have never finished my stand. I keep playing with the inside of the tank and never have a budget for the outside of the tank.

 

[Kogo]

ive always had the same problem

keep up the good work and patience Schadiest1

 

[Schadiest1]

I keep telling myself, nothing inside the tank until the stand and canopy are done.

 

[Kogo]

if you win that battle everything else will seem easy!

 

[Schadiest1]

here's some more progress. Shelves are in and canopy just needs hinges.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/slim_schady/nearfinishedcanopy.jpg

 

[Schadiest1]

Got the trim on. Today I am going to stain the tank and put the doors on and it'll be done. Going to get my LR today and then order my sand and I'll be on my way.

 

[amiricle]

very nice, I need a stand like that for my 5.5!

 

[Schadiest1]

Rocks are in and hopefully I'll be able to finish the stain today and seal tomorrow and be ready to go. My skimmer/filter will be here tomorrow. It's all starting to come together now.

 

[fishes2889]

What filter did you order?

 

[Kogo]

looks like a rio powerhead

 

[Schadiest1]

I ordered a rio nano skimmer/filter. Like this one,
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/protein_skimmers_rio.html

 

[Schadiest1]

Tank is now cycling with a shrimp, and it smells wonderful too...NOT.

 

[Schadiest1]

tank, stand and canopy.