lookin to start a nano

[stevelkaneval]

im thinking about getting rid of my 36 gal bowfront and getting 1 or 2 small nanos im getting one from a guy in my area 12 gal and im going to buy anoyher around end of jan maybe 20 gal? i dont know the nanos look so cool im just lookin for any advice on the unit im going to get at the end of jan im lookin to spend apprx. 1000$ on it but i dont wanna exceed 20 gal any ideas would be appreciated thanks

[stevelkaneval]

will i be able to get a nice nano yhat will do most any coral meaning acro,zoas,shrooms,monte,and a couple of really small gobies for aruond a 1000$ what do you guys use for setup? what would you recomend if you could start all over again?

[InsaneClownFish]

This actually cost me just around a grand to setup...;)
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1230920

[mahalamata]

hmm, good question!are the nano tanks you will get going to be ready nanos or DIY jobs?if the are and you fancy abit of work i have always want to do a multi display setup.meaning 2 or more small tanks connected to a single filtration system(sump,fudge,skimmer) working in a cascading fashion.so you can have themed tanks (sps,softs,ric tank etc)linked together.the bonus of this would be an increased water volume and a truly amazing setup!!check this very very rought drawing of what i have in mind http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/mahalamata/tankidea.jpg

if you like the idea i can post more detailed sketches of such a setup!i know abit crazy but soooo cool in my eyes.
if all this is of no interest then i would say go for depth rather than hight,it gives a great sense of perspective depth!

[stevelkaneval]

i might just have to try that it looks so cool i would have one maybe12 gal for shrooms,zoas and my kenya tree then the other maybe 20 gal for acro and true reef builders and a 10 gal fuge im going to look into it thanks for the idea mahalamata will keep you posted

[mahalamata]

hey thanks!
I'm glad you like my idea!! unfortunately i do not have the room to build something like this,but one day i hope to!if you want ill post some more detailed plans i have drawn up !

[stevelkaneval]

please do

[mahalamata]

right here is the design.abit crude but i think u'll get the idea

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/mahalamata/tankideadetaiil-1.jpg

[mahalamata]

my idea was to have one display for low light coral hence the T5s and the other for light intense corals hence MH.the design incorporates an RO/DI container for top-off role.originally this would be gravity fed or if you like something more exotic.the container on the left can be used to drip Kalk or something else but another concept is to create a surge device made with a toilet flush and a small pump.i am drawing up a concept design for this and will post as soon as i'm done!the whole idea here is to get the most out of my nanos without braking the bank.i also believe that with a bit of imagination and a Aquatronica/Neptune or something similar this could become a fully automated system

[mahalamata]

and here is a concept design of how this could be implemented in a room.the :skin i guess could be wooden and made to look like a large piece of furniture.but in my mind it would look better as part of the wall.give it that in-wall design without the 500g tank LOL

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/mahalamata/tankidea-1.jpg

tell me what you think and keep me updated if anyone decides to take it up!!

[mahalamata]

oh and the "paintings" and the bottom panel are removoble for maintance etc etc.
so there stevelkaneval that my input!hope you get some good ideas!keep us posted with what you decide to do!