New 4G Pico

[karlo]

Here is my new Pico I had built it's 11"cubed with a 4G Display

This is just something I might start with:
Black Sand
Assortment of Zoas
Yellow Clown Goby that will be moving from my 1.5G

Let me know what you think or suggestions.

click here for more pics:
http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7622.jpg

[reef211]

Nice pico, it look like mine but mine is only a 1.5 gal. Did you make that out of 1/4'' thick acrylic?

<img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/mikeaphan/pico4.jpg">

[karlo]

lol, great minds think alike.

It's 3/8" acrylic and 3/16" black acrylic for the overflow area

[Saltwater_Dog]

Very nice..cant wait to see it stocked.........

[jlone101]

This has lots of potential...looks great :)

[karlo]

Here is my update on the setup:

Yes, it's a mixing bowl
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7816.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7824.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7823.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7825.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7820.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7829.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7831.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7871.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7873.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/IMG_7879.jpg

[FreDre]

Looks good. A couple questions though. What kind of light is that? Also, I see it's uncovered...how's the water evap? Do you have an Auto Top off system?

[karlo]

It's a 70w DE MH 20k

I add about a cup of water a day from the sink.....just kidding
but i do add about a cup of water daily RO/DI. And i just finished setting it up this weekend so it's still in progress and that's one of the items that's next, ATO.

[FreDre]

Awesome. I'm in the process of converting a 5.5 g tank, into a pico with a built in refugium. I haven't bought the light or ATO yet....I decided to put my money towards food hahaha, seeing how it basically costs about $25 for a hot dog, plus the drive to the grocery store costs about $100 in gas hahahahaha

[hdesai123]

Looking good...like the idea of DIY light in the mixing bowl. Waiting for your update on the ATO.

[Justinandkrista]

karlo do you do any electrical work

[karlo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12596598#post12596598 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Justinandkrista
karlo do you do any electrical work

I see your an electrician so is this a trick question.

come on tell me i did something wrong :confused:

But to answer the question, no not professionally only on personal stuff.

[Nano Chris]

That looks kind of like this:
http://www.f3images.com/IMD/250/CU80014/CU80014_99.jpg

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~CU80014~idCategory~FIAQCK~category~Current_USA_Solana_3 4_Gallon_Aquarium_w__HQI_150W_Pendant___Modern_Light_Stand_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Aquariums_Com plete_Kits~vendor~.html

[karlo]

Yup, that was my template but mine is much cheaper $$

[rick12]

very good work!

[Nano Chris]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12598537#post12598537 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by karlo
Yup, that was my template but mine is much cheaper $$ Well it looks just like it congrats!

[Puffalicious]

where did you get the stand?

[karlo]

It's from Home Depot, they have them on sale in the bathroom department $99 and it's very strong, I bought it at the store and don't think it's online.

[logiktest]

Karlo, Your tank and light fixture look great!

[bph0013]

are you using a piece of glass to shield that light? The setup looks really good but I would worry about the UV without a glass shield.

[NorCalReef]

Wow that turned out nice.

[karlo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12607109#post12607109 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bph0013
are you using a piece of glass to shield that light? The setup looks really good but I would worry about the UV without a glass shield.

It's shielded now but not when these pictures were taken.

Here is an update with some work on the Zoa Gaden.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/DSCF4396.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/DSCF4399.jpg

[karlo]

Update Pics:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/Pico4G.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/Pico4G-I.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/Pico4G-II.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/Pico4G-IV.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/Pico4G-III.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/karlo-mtz/PICO-II/Pico4G-VIII.jpg

[Jadams]

looks very good!!!

[nanO352]

That thing is sweet !!!!!!!!!!

[NemusMaximus]

AMAZING little tank!! Makes me want to build one!

[STREAMLINEGFX]

Great set-up. Very nice!