Birth of a new 10 gallon nano (pic intense) - Page 11

WarEagleNR88 · 10/01/2006, 04:15 PM

Petsolutions.com has them for 39.99. They usually have some of the best prices around on equipment.

reef_dude76 · 10/02/2006, 11:06 AM

MrMexReefer: the acrylic tool I was referring to was the scoring and cutting tool. It helps to cut the acrylic in a straight line (with the help of a straight edge of course).

HumanIMDB · 10/02/2006, 02:20 PM

Thanks reef_dude76, I used your post to mod an AquaClear 70.

Supplies:
AquaClear 70 Power Filter (PetLand)
Tube of Crazy Glue Gel (Wal-mart) Why is it that Crazy Glue will bond instantly to anything but what you are trying to glue!?!?
Swing Arm Desk Lamp (Wal-mart)
Philips 27w Daylight (6500K) Lightbulb (Home Depot)
Chaetomorphia (LFS)

I used part of the bottom grating to make a screen for the space under the bulkhead between the impeller and the resevoir as I was worried that the algae might get into the impeller.

I didn't create a heater compartment.

Here are some pics...

(It's currently on the front of the tank as I am planning to swap out the CC for a DSB and move the tank but ran out of time this weekend.)

slapshot16 · 01/30/2007, 08:30 PM

Updates?

reef_dude76 · 02/21/2007, 06:28 PM

To update this thread, I am sorry to say that I once again had to tear down my nano.

In its place I have setup a new 20 high nano in my home office. My 10 gallon did well for awhile, but I decided to go with a species specific tank and thus setup the 20 to house a pair of seahorses. In setting up this tank I decided not to go with the AC refugium mod and instead used a CPR bakpak that I had lying around. I also build a closed loop for circulation and maintain my water quality via water changes as my skimmer.

So far it is home to two peppermint shrimp, a few snails, two patchs of GSP, and a Kenya tree that has split three times.

reef_dude76 · 02/22/2007, 01:57 PM

Some pics of my 20H.

Kirin1 · 02/22/2007, 02:01 PM

I love the Natural Light adding some color there.

Looks Great, but how are you going to keep all that Calupera in check?

reef_dude76 · 02/22/2007, 02:16 PM

Pruning ... lots and lots of pruning. Actually, it has taken over a month for the macro to grow that much.

slipknot23 · 02/27/2007, 08:44 PM

did you cut down impeller at all

kinqcuonq · 03/30/2007, 01:06 PM

amazing coraline growth

nbku3vm · 04/30/2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Andy Somnifac
I'm not the original poster, but I have a similar setup on my 5.5g (only major difference is that I have an AC70). When I cut the power, the water level in the AC70 does drop to match the level in the display, but the intake tube maintains its syphon. Once power is restored the water level immediately comes back up to the proper level and my heater is again covered.

So, as long as the water level doesn't fall in the display tank to the point it breaks the syphon, everything seems like it should be fine.

Because he has installed the baffles, it forces it to be a one way system. The impeller chamber would drain to the total system level but the fuge will maintain the water level equal to the main overflow back into the display. This automatically insures that the heater and the contents of the fuge are always submerged.

deaclauderdale · 04/30/2007, 10:23 PM

Have any of you experinced temperature control problems and how did you remedy them? and how do I psot pics of my tank?

Jessi211981 · 09/06/2012, 11:38 AM

I am really thinking of doing what you did with my Bio-wheel 350 and I have to say I really like your tanks

njwater · 11/24/2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessi211981

I am really thinking of doing what you did with my Bio-wheel 350 and I have to say I really like your tanks

This is a great thread and given my interest, time for a bump.

Anyone ever convert a bio wheel to a refugium?

Actually thinking of just using it to house feeder shrimp off the back of the tank.

Thoughts, ideas, suggestions welcome!

10/01/2006, 04:15 PM	#251
WarEagleNR88 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 388	Petsolutions.com has them for 39.99. They usually have some of the best prices around on equipment. __________________ Make your work proud to have your name on it. Current Tank Info: None at the moment

10/02/2006, 11:06 AM	#252
reef_dude76 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 663	MrMexReefer: the acrylic tool I was referring to was the scoring and cutting tool. It helps to cut the acrylic in a straight line (with the help of a straight edge of course). __________________ She canna take the current captn, she's gonna blow!! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon Nano SPS/LPS mixed reef

10/02/2006, 02:20 PM	#253
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	Thanks reef_dude76, I used your post to mod an AquaClear 70. Supplies: AquaClear 70 Power Filter (PetLand) Tube of Crazy Glue Gel (Wal-mart) Why is it that Crazy Glue will bond instantly to anything but what you are trying to glue!?!? Swing Arm Desk Lamp (Wal-mart) Philips 27w Daylight (6500K) Lightbulb (Home Depot) Chaetomorphia (LFS) I used part of the bottom grating to make a screen for the space under the bulkhead between the impeller and the resevoir as I was worried that the algae might get into the impeller. I didn't create a heater compartment. Here are some pics... (It's currently on the front of the tank as I am planning to swap out the CC for a DSB and move the tank but ran out of time this weekend.) __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

02/21/2007, 06:28 PM	#255
reef_dude76 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 663	To update this thread, I am sorry to say that I once again had to tear down my nano. In its place I have setup a new 20 high nano in my home office. My 10 gallon did well for awhile, but I decided to go with a species specific tank and thus setup the 20 to house a pair of seahorses. In setting up this tank I decided not to go with the AC refugium mod and instead used a CPR bakpak that I had lying around. I also build a closed loop for circulation and maintain my water quality via water changes as my skimmer. So far it is home to two peppermint shrimp, a few snails, two patchs of GSP, and a Kenya tree that has split three times. __________________ She canna take the current captn, she's gonna blow!! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon Nano SPS/LPS mixed reef

02/22/2007, 01:57 PM	#256
reef_dude76 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 663	Some pics of my 20H. __________________ She canna take the current captn, she's gonna blow!! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon Nano SPS/LPS mixed reef

01/30/2007, 08:30 PM	#254
slapshot16 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 341	Updates?

02/22/2007, 02:01 PM	#257
Kirin1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Baltimore Md Posts: 114	I love the Natural Light adding some color there. Looks Great, but how are you going to keep all that Calupera in check? __________________ The only good rule of thumb is don't cut one off. Current Tank Info: BioCube14 w/Sunpod, 2.5g Mantis Only, 75gRR Someday...

02/22/2007, 02:16 PM	#258
reef_dude76 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 663	Pruning ... lots and lots of pruning. Actually, it has taken over a month for the macro to grow that much. __________________ She canna take the current captn, she's gonna blow!! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon Nano SPS/LPS mixed reef

02/27/2007, 08:44 PM	#259
slipknot23 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: new columbia .pa Posts: 283	did you cut down impeller at all

03/30/2007, 01:06 PM	#260
kinqcuonq Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	amazing coraline growth

04/30/2007, 10:23 PM	#262
deaclauderdale Lover of Fishies Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 613	Have any of you experinced temperature control problems and how did you remedy them? and how do I psot pics of my tank? __________________ 70 Gal Cadlights (2) Radion G2's Bubble Magnus Curve5 Apex brain trust! Current Tank Info: Cadlights 70 reef tank, 2 Gen 2 Radions, BM Curve7 Skimmer

09/06/2012, 11:38 AM	#263
Jessi211981 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: MA Posts: 10	I am really thinking of doing what you did with my Bio-wheel 350 and I have to say I really like your tanks