20g AiO Pico Reef, the beginning.

Volkoff · 07/04/2016, 01:55 PM

Hey RC,

I started a 10gallon nano last year, it crashed. So, now after I have finally moved out of my parents place, I decided to upgrade to a slightly bigger tank.
The Pico 20Gallon aquarium(has been discontinued.)

I purchased this tank used, so I did have to do a major clean up, I did the best I can, especially trying to removed the Coraline Algea from the back. The glass has minor scratches all around but its something I can live with for the price I paid for it.

That is the tank when I purchased it. I ran freshwater with a bit of vinegar through it for 3 days, with the pump going and everything. That helped at removing some of the mess on the back cover.

This is the tank as of July 4th, 2016.

Getting this tank wet on Friday July 8th, 2016.

Equipment list for now.

20 AiO Pico tank
Ai Prime ( Non HD)
Hydor Koralia 425 ( I will be purchasing a second one)
100W Heater(Will be upgrading to 150W)
Cobalt MJ1200 Powerhead for Return

I am unsure of getting a skimmer or not, if yes I was looking at the Aquatic Life 115.

I will be following a strict water change schedule, every Saturday or Sunday of at least 25%. I will be relying on my water changes to replenish the necessary parameters ( I use Red Sea Coral pro salt. )

My stocking list as of now, I'm really unsure of what I want to stock except for 1 fish.

Royal Gramma
Any Goby(I need suggestions)
Clownfish(unsure if regular occellaris or *rarer* type)
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp(Obliged by my girlfriend)
2 Sexy Shrimps(Possibly)

Corals are unsure as of this moment as well.

Here are more pictures with the aquascape and all.

Thanks for reading through it. Any suggestions or help is appreciated.
~Anthony

Volkoff · 07/07/2016, 11:31 PM

The tank is finally wet! Cycling time

breck · 07/08/2016, 06:25 AM

Looks great!

Volkoff · 07/08/2016, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breck

Looks great!

Thanks!

Volkoff · 07/09/2016, 07:03 PM

Water has tested Ammonia

everything is going well!

Order new Hydor Koralia 425, chemipure blue and chemipure elite!

Devaji108 · 07/11/2016, 03:05 PM

nice job on the clean up. looks good bro...

Volkoff · 07/13/2016, 01:55 PM

Thanks Devaji108! It's coming along!

civics14 · 07/14/2016, 08:02 AM

I would pick up a good skimmer so you don't have to do so much water changes so often.

Other than that, looking great.

Volkoff · 09/19/2016, 04:58 PM

Been a few months, I think I should post a little update

Charley Diesing · 11/02/2016, 07:49 PM

Looks good. Time for another update!

07/04/2016, 01:55 PM	#1
Volkoff Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 45	20g AiO Pico Reef, the beginning. Hey RC, I started a 10gallon nano last year, it crashed. So, now after I have finally moved out of my parents place, I decided to upgrade to a slightly bigger tank. The Pico 20Gallon aquarium(has been discontinued.) I purchased this tank used, so I did have to do a major clean up, I did the best I can, especially trying to removed the Coraline Algea from the back. The glass has minor scratches all around but its something I can live with for the price I paid for it. That is the tank when I purchased it. I ran freshwater with a bit of vinegar through it for 3 days, with the pump going and everything. That helped at removing some of the mess on the back cover. This is the tank as of July 4th, 2016. *Getting this tank wet on Friday July 8th, 2016.* Equipment list for now. 20 AiO Pico tank Ai Prime ( Non HD) Hydor Koralia 425 ( I will be purchasing a second one) 100W Heater(Will be upgrading to 150W) Cobalt MJ1200 Powerhead for Return I am unsure of getting a skimmer or not, if yes I was looking at the Aquatic Life 115. I will be following a strict water change schedule, every Saturday or Sunday of at least 25%. I will be relying on my water changes to replenish the necessary parameters ( I use Red Sea Coral pro salt. ) My stocking list as of now, I'm really unsure of what I want to stock except for 1 fish. Royal Gramma Any Goby(I need suggestions) Clownfish(unsure if regular occellaris or rarer type) Skunk Cleaner Shrimp(Obliged by my girlfriend) 2 Sexy Shrimps(Possibly) Corals are unsure as of this moment as well. Here are more pictures with the aquascape and all. Thanks for reading through it. Any suggestions or help is appreciated. ~Anthony

11/02/2016, 07:49 PM	#10
Charley Diesing Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,162	Looks good. Time for another update! __________________ Have dominion over the fish of the sea Current Tank Info: Currently Tankless: In the planning stage of next build.

07/07/2016, 11:31 PM	#2
Volkoff Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 45	The tank is finally wet! Cycling time

07/08/2016, 06:25 AM	#3
breck Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 58	Looks great!

07/09/2016, 07:03 PM	#5
Volkoff Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 45	Water has tested Ammonia everything is going well! Order new Hydor Koralia 425, chemipure blue and chemipure elite!

07/11/2016, 03:05 PM	#6
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	nice job on the clean up. looks good bro...

07/13/2016, 01:55 PM	#7
Volkoff Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 45	Thanks Devaji108! It's coming along!

07/14/2016, 08:02 AM	#8
civics14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 201	I would pick up a good skimmer so you don't have to do so much water changes so often. Other than that, looking great.

09/19/2016, 04:58 PM	#9
Volkoff Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 45	Been a few months, I think I should post a little update