extinguishfire
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I was wondering how you clean the side glass with the limited space you have between rock and side glass. I always have trouble with my nano cube.
Tank of the Month - April 2007
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I was wondering how you clean the side glass with the limited space you have between rock and side glass. I always have trouble with my nano cube.
louist
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9710669#post9710669 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by louist
extinguishfire, I use a plastic scraper. It's the ones used by painters for scraping stuff and filling stuff (you probably can tell I am not a painter).
It's cheap and works well. It chews through coralline too.
NanoCube-boy
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Hey Louist, Awesome tank man, I give props for your nano tank. I never seen a nano tank in a TOTM, it's must be a lot of work because everything so confine. I have problem with my nanocube, and it's tough to keep the tank happy. Any tips? ahah
I seen a few stuff you have in your tank that I like. I saw the Mandarin, Tubastrae, and the calcium reactors.
I understand why you have to over feed and change massive water because I saw the Sun Coral in your tank.
What kind of calcium reactor is that?That look really cool.
I seen a few stuff you have in your tank that I like. I saw the Mandarin, Tubastrae, and the calcium reactors.
I understand why you have to over feed and change massive water because I saw the Sun Coral in your tank.
What kind of calcium reactor is that?That look really cool.
shockakahn69
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photography
photography
what camera do you use for those pictures, i've been looking into photography and i'm looking for a good camera to start out with/ one to eventually own, thanks
photography
what camera do you use for those pictures, i've been looking into photography and i'm looking for a good camera to start out with/ one to eventually own, thanks
NanoCube-boy
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Yea man, I can't ever achieve the pictures like you taken. I only have a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P8 with 3x optical zoom, 3.2 mega pixels.
Do you think I can take some nice photos like yours, with my camera?
Do you think I can take some nice photos like yours, with my camera?
reefnubee7
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Wonderful tank!!
I looked at the drawings of Tigahboy's (that you refered to) and still have a question. Apologies if it is too basic.
Does the tank drain through the Durso standpipe and into the filter bag and then into the sump?
Thanks.
I looked at the drawings of Tigahboy's (that you refered to) and still have a question. Apologies if it is too basic.
Does the tank drain through the Durso standpipe and into the filter bag and then into the sump?
Thanks.
agoutihead
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you have truely inspired me!
because of you i just spent money i dont have on a nano tank and fuge setup.
i built myself out of acrylic a 16x15x13 cube with a built in overflow partition. it then goes to a 10 gallon fuge with fiji mud in one section, sand in the middle and a return pump.
i have just set up the fuge as of yesterday, my tank should be ready by tomorrow as i built it myself.
i decided to go with the sunpod 70w 16.5" light fixture. im hoping to combat the heat issues you were having with the 150w. plus i get built in moonlights.
ill post pics when everything is set up.
because of you i just spent money i dont have on a nano tank and fuge setup.
i built myself out of acrylic a 16x15x13 cube with a built in overflow partition. it then goes to a 10 gallon fuge with fiji mud in one section, sand in the middle and a return pump.
i have just set up the fuge as of yesterday, my tank should be ready by tomorrow as i built it myself.
i decided to go with the sunpod 70w 16.5" light fixture. im hoping to combat the heat issues you were having with the 150w. plus i get built in moonlights.
ill post pics when everything is set up.
louist
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I target feed the tank, so there is very little to no left over food. The mandarin doesn't compete with the Tubastraea, so that has really simplified feeding the coral.
That calcium reactor is made by Aquatica Australia, which is no longer in business. It's a very simple reactor which you can easily make if you are handy with acrylic.
Camera is Canon EOS 10D. Lenses are:
180 f3.5 macro
70-200 f2.8 IS L
MP-E65
28-80 f3.5-5.6
Manfrotto 055NAT tripod with 3-way pan head
I also use a sand bag as support since tank is on a desk.
I am not familiar with P&S, but whether you can get photos like these depends on the close-up/macro capability of your camera. Some P&S can take accessories that clip onto the lens and this allows for better macro ability.
Taking good macro photos comes down to careful technical execution, practice and patience. Macro is one of the harder style of photography as any new owner of a macro lens will tell you
So don't feel bad if your photos are not turning out well. There's been a few articles in RKM on photography, you might want to check those out. Check the photography forum also, there was a recent thread by a guy who used a reversed lens technique on his P&S to get excellent macro results.Yes, that's it.
agoutihead, that sounds great! I wish I have the skills to build my own fish tank (imagine the possibilities!). I look forward to seeing your tank journal in the nano tank forum.
NanoCube-boy
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Louis, Thank you for your replies.
I'm not handy with acrylic, but I know this guy that is, but I was just asking about it.
I figured you might say the attachment macro lens. Yes, it's very tough to achieve nice macro photos sometime and I guess I need more resource and practice.
I'm not handy with acrylic, but I know this guy that is, but I was just asking about it.
I figured you might say the attachment macro lens. Yes, it's very tough to achieve nice macro photos sometime and I guess I need more resource and practice.
Ocean In A Box
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agoutihead, everyone -
If you like louist's tank, here is something that I think looks pretty similar...great price too. (I am not affiliated with this at all, just found on eBay)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Finnex-8-Gallon...3891303QQihZ010QQcategoryZ20755QQcmdZViewItem
Tank dimension: 15.75" x 10.25" x 11.80" high
Tank style & material: round corner glass tank (5mm glass)
Lighting: 24W power compact fluorescent lighting, silver aluminum hood, with
polished reflector, acrylic lens. 50/50 daylight/actinic blue bulb
Filter: hang on filter, 63 gallon per hour flow, sponge and carbon cartridge filtration
If you like louist's tank, here is something that I think looks pretty similar...great price too. (I am not affiliated with this at all, just found on eBay)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Finnex-8-Gallon...3891303QQihZ010QQcategoryZ20755QQcmdZViewItem
Tank dimension: 15.75" x 10.25" x 11.80" high
Tank style & material: round corner glass tank (5mm glass)
Lighting: 24W power compact fluorescent lighting, silver aluminum hood, with
polished reflector, acrylic lens. 50/50 daylight/actinic blue bulb
Filter: hang on filter, 63 gallon per hour flow, sponge and carbon cartridge filtration
NanoCube-boy
New member
Ocean in a box, awesome user name dude. Nice tank there, very cool looking tank on ebay you had found.
Louis, I forgot to ask you something. Do you have a lid or something to cover that little tank?
Louis, I forgot to ask you something. Do you have a lid or something to cover that little tank?
Awsome little tank!! i've got a 29 going that i'm trying to dial in.
all i have on it is a tunze nano skimmer with the second chamber
for carbon, other filter media and a tunze nano turbelle.
i've got 3 firefish, an anemone, pulsing xenia, zoas and something
called blue coral?? i'm not that familar with, it was on the rock
with the zoas and it came out of a 300 gal tank that was dismantled. i also have a torch and crabs and snails.
shellie
all i have on it is a tunze nano skimmer with the second chamber
for carbon, other filter media and a tunze nano turbelle.
i've got 3 firefish, an anemone, pulsing xenia, zoas and something
called blue coral?? i'm not that familar with, it was on the rock
with the zoas and it came out of a 300 gal tank that was dismantled. i also have a torch and crabs and snails.
shellie
zombiedust
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Louis, you are my nano hero.....That is the sweetest !
Ocean In A Box
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NanoCube-boy,
Thanks...I'm in the middle of a 33g Oceanic cube project right now and I'm shooting for the "Ocean In A Box" look for sure.
louist's tank is the epitome of what a nano reef should look like & what I'm hoping mine turns out to be some day.
Thanks...I'm in the middle of a 33g Oceanic cube project right now and I'm shooting for the "Ocean In A Box" look for sure.
louist's tank is the epitome of what a nano reef should look like & what I'm hoping mine turns out to be some day.
brownsugar
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Hey Louis,
Great tank I'm another fellow Sydney resident. I have been to all the stores you mentioned above except for Kim's which i got the chance to visit today for the first time and then it all made sense.
I'm pretty sure they will be my new favorite LFS. I usually get my saltwater refills from Strictly (5.50 a drum) i dunno if it was on special or thats how it is normally but it was 3 bucks a refill at Kim's
Have you had a chance to check out St George Aquariums Rockdale & Majestic Aquariums in Taren Point? There a bit south but yeh very much worth the visit.
I just had two question about your Tunze items who did ya buy them from or did ya buy from online ?
And where did ya get ya metal halide lights for that size tank was it a DIY project or am i just not looking at the right places ?
Once again a great tank its a tribute your husbandry and its about time a nano made TOTM - even sweeter if its a fellow Aussie
Great tank I'm another fellow Sydney resident. I have been to all the stores you mentioned above except for Kim's which i got the chance to visit today for the first time and then it all made sense.
I'm pretty sure they will be my new favorite LFS. I usually get my saltwater refills from Strictly (5.50 a drum) i dunno if it was on special or thats how it is normally but it was 3 bucks a refill at Kim's
Have you had a chance to check out St George Aquariums Rockdale & Majestic Aquariums in Taren Point? There a bit south but yeh very much worth the visit.
I just had two question about your Tunze items who did ya buy them from or did ya buy from online ?
And where did ya get ya metal halide lights for that size tank was it a DIY project or am i just not looking at the right places ?
Once again a great tank its a tribute your husbandry and its about time a nano made TOTM - even sweeter if its a fellow Aussie
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