My new toy...

[Quinn]

Originally after deciding to move, I thought I'd do without a tank for the two years it will take me to finish my BA... now I realize that that is simply not an option. Nano time. After seeing the great job Evan did on his, I decided "I gotta get me one of them". So Evan had this ready for me yesterday:

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http://quinn.rdcpsych.org/fish/new%20nano%20feb%2029%2004/2.jpg

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12x12x18.25" outside, 1/4" Starphire - total volume is ~10 gallons. Wicked base also by Evan, with styrofoam already in place. The tank will probably sit on a desk. Should be a great place to display a half dozen of my favorite SPS corals.

[Gujustud]

That was the first thing I noticed, the base. Very slick!

[BCOrchidGuy]

Great, I hate seeing people leave the hobby even if it's just for a short time. I believe you'll be glad you made this decision. That's a nice looking tank, you'll have alot of fun with it.

Doug

[Delphinus]

(I don't know whether to post in this thread on in Evan's!)

What is the L-shaped aluminium for the base, and how did it get mitered (i.e., what spiffy tool do you need to do that).

I'm not quite sure I follow though, about the need for a base? Is it just so it can sit on top a piece of styrofoam and keep it all sort of tucked in together? Please educate me.. :lol:

[Nemain]

Thats a nice loking nano! Now you can keep you brown fuzzies FOREVER!!! :biggrin:

[eposer]

Tony - The aluminum is 1/8" thick 1 1/2" L Snhaped aluminum which you can get at Rona etc... To do the mitre cut I used my compound mitre saw and a blade for non ferrous metals.

The main purpose of the base is for looks and to hide the foam and protect the corners of the glass. I also make this one the same as mine with 3/4" MDF notched out for the aluminum so that legs can optionally be screwed in later.

Evan.

[Quinn]

Dear God not the brown fuzzy sticks. This tank will be strictly blues, purples, greens and maybe a yellow. Still debating fish choices. :smile:

[Delphinus]

One more question, how did you mate the aluminium pieces together? Did you make some kind of corner bracket, or are they welded, or ....... ???

[eposer]

Tony - You cut a 1 3/8" wide by 1/8" deep groove around the entire outside 3/4" MDF square and then glue the aluminum to it so it's all nice and flush :biggrin:

Evan.

[Stretch]

very nice.....


Don't you think a 250watt MH over that is a little much? :lol:

[Quinn]

Jesse it is a lot and I'm still kinda tossing the idea around. In the thread I started regarding coral colour, it seems we ended up with "wattage may or may not affect colour". However all the corals I have and will be procurring for this tank are under 400s now, and I'm not sure I want to drop too much. If I do go with a 250, it will be at least 10" above the tank...

[zulu_principle]

with 250 or 400 MH over that I would think you will need a chiller.


Wendell

[StirCrazy]

with 250 or 400 MH over that I would think you will need a chiller.


Wendell

he could do a 250 watt in an enclosed fixture above the tank and it wouldent impart much heat at all (if any) to the tank.

Steve

[zulu_principle]

I'm sure Steve knows whats best.


Wendell

[StirCrazy]

I'm sure Steve knows whats best.


Wendell

well concidering that to day I have my hand 1/2" under one and it was only slightly warm I would say ya.. it would put hardly any heat into the tank in a open system.. sorry if some one should dare disagree with your greatness.

Steve

[AJ_77]

I'm sure Steve knows whats best.


Wendell

well concidering that to day I have my hand 1/2" under one and it was only slightly warm I would say ya.. it would put hardly any heat into the tank in a open system.. sorry if some one should dare disagree with your greatness.

Steve
****ing match! ****ing match!!


:lol:

[zulu_principle]

I'm sure Steve knows whats best.


Wendell

Its so nice to quote yourself.


Wendell

[Aquattro]

I'm sure Steve knows whats best.


Wendell

Its so nice to quote yourself.


Wendell

Is that like talking to yourself? 'Cause I do that sometimes.... :razz:

[Canadian Man]

I'm sure Steve knows whats best.


Wendell

Its so nice to quote yourself.


Wendell

Is that like talking to yourself? 'Cause I do that sometimes.... :razz: :biggrin: MEE TOO :biggrin:

[BCOrchidGuy]

Is it considered talking to yourself when your married I mean, God knows no one listens to you in your house.

Doug