Help with new pico

DustanT · 01/29/2018, 10:43 AM

Hey guys I'm looking to start a pico tank around the 2-3 gallon range. I've looked around for a tank and seen a few but what are you guys opinions on the size of tank I'm looking to build. Going really SlOW for this build. Should I do an AIO or a tank with a hang on filter?

Looking to learn about the smaller critters and fine tune my water skills and lighting skills.

Few I have seen....

fluval spec iii

JBJ Mini Cubey

Top fin tanks(petsmart)

BeachVacationer · 02/02/2018, 01:27 AM

I have a 5 gallon reef and I think that's probably the smallest I'd go. Smaller than that would limit the kinds of corals I can put in there. Ha, I know. Can't really do much in a 5 gallon too right? You should see my little reef!

DustanT · 02/02/2018, 04:56 PM

Yeah think I have settled for a 12x12x12, that's a 7.5 gallon. but I have some idea's I'm going to try. AC70 modded with floss and chemi-pure blue and a hidden chaeto reactor in the stand. Softy pest tank only, no fish on the list currently.

GoJo · 02/03/2018, 08:11 AM

I had an Eheim Aquastyle 4 gal sitting dry so I decided to give pico a try back around Thanksgiving. It is about 9.5in square. Put an AC70 on the back with biomedia in it. Currently, have a paly, zoa, small hammer, and a galaxea in it doing well.

DustanT · 02/03/2018, 08:50 AM

Very cool. I'd like some nice color zoa's to. Looking at lights I was thinking the kessil A80.

stpauli914 · 02/05/2018, 06:20 AM

Deep Blue makes some really cool little rimless tanks. I just bought their 8x8x8 rimless.

Aaron

DustanT · 02/05/2018, 08:13 AM

That's what My LFS is ordering me but in the 12 inch cube. Should have something going in a few weeks, I have a few more things to get done in front of this project

01/29/2018, 10:43 AM	#1
DustanT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 278	Help with new pico Hey guys I'm looking to start a pico tank around the 2-3 gallon range. I've looked around for a tank and seen a few but what are you guys opinions on the size of tank I'm looking to build. Going really SlOW for this build. Should I do an AIO or a tank with a hang on filter? Looking to learn about the smaller critters and fine tune my water skills and lighting skills. Few I have seen.... fluval spec iii JBJ Mini Cubey Top fin tanks(petsmart) __________________ Starting New From Scratch.

02/02/2018, 01:27 AM	#2
BeachVacationer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 546	I have a 5 gallon reef and I think that's probably the smallest I'd go. Smaller than that would limit the kinds of corals I can put in there. Ha, I know. Can't really do much in a 5 gallon too right? You should see my little reef! Last edited by BeachVacationer; 02/02/2018 at 08:47 AM.

02/02/2018, 04:56 PM	#3
DustanT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 278	Yeah think I have settled for a 12x12x12, that's a 7.5 gallon. but I have some idea's I'm going to try. AC70 modded with floss and chemi-pure blue and a hidden chaeto reactor in the stand. Softy pest tank only, no fish on the list currently. __________________ Starting New From Scratch.

02/03/2018, 08:50 AM	#5
DustanT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 278	Very cool. I'd like some nice color zoa's to. Looking at lights I was thinking the kessil A80. __________________ Starting New From Scratch.

02/05/2018, 06:20 AM	#6
stpauli914 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clearwater/Dunedin Posts: 1,990	Deep Blue makes some really cool little rimless tanks. I just bought their 8x8x8 rimless. Aaron __________________ Thanks Reef Central!!! Current Tank Info: 240 Gallon Mixed Reef Miracles Custom 72x30x25 Starfire, COR20 RD3 80W, BK Alpha 200, MP40QD's, Radion G4 Pros * 80 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless SPS Dominant 48x24x16 Starfire, RD5 ECO, BK Mini 160, MP40QD's, Radion Gen4 Pros* Apex Controlled

02/03/2018, 08:11 AM	#4
GoJo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN, USA Posts: 66	I had an Eheim Aquastyle 4 gal sitting dry so I decided to give pico a try back around Thanksgiving. It is about 9.5in square. Put an AC70 on the back with biomedia in it. Currently, have a paly, zoa, small hammer, and a galaxea in it doing well.

02/05/2018, 08:13 AM	#7
DustanT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 278	That's what My LFS is ordering me but in the 12 inch cube. Should have something going in a few weeks, I have a few more things to get done in front of this project __________________ Starting New From Scratch.