mr_alberta's new(ish) nano
 

Had this tank for a bit now, but recently tore it down and drilled it for a closed loop system. Here are the revamped specs:

Tank:
36"x12"x8" custom tank

Water movement:
Custom Sea Life T4 pump
Tunze NanoStream 6045

Lighting:
36" SLS Tek Light 4x39W bulb fixture (2 Giesemann AquaBlue, 1 Giesemann Actinic+, 1 Giesemann Midday)

Skimmer:
Reef Octopus DDNW-250 Dual Recirculation needlewheel skimmer

Heater:
None - I figure that since the T3 is such a hot running pump to begin with, I most likely won't need a heater

Chiller:
Pacific Coast Imports 1/10hp

Topoff:
Tsunami Auto Topoff w/ Hagen 401 powerhead

Livestock:
2-False Perc.

Methodology:
For this tank I am using the BB method once again. My previous tank was also a BB and I enjoyed that look quite a bit, so I've decided to do it again. Plus I can really crank up the flow if I need to and not worry about sand going everywhere.

Any pics of the tank and hardwear?

http://xaf.xanga.com/6e6c11120073214...w103576535.jpg

:D

LOL:lol:

August 25, 2007
 

Here are some quick pictures from this morning:

http://members.shaw.ca/harvwong/New_...5.07%20006.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/harvwong/New_...5.07%20007.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/harvwong/New_...5.07%20008.jpg

The tank has been running for approximately 15hrs now in its current state, and I've already encountered a problem with heat! :redface: :cry: Without a heater, the pump alone has brought my water temperature up to 90*F!! :eek:

I'll need to find a solution to cool it down. Hopefully the extra 9 gallons or so of water that my skimmer holds will bring the temperature down some as well.

Its so cute!

How big is the monster skimmer?

Here are the specs on the skimmer:

DDNW-250 Specifications:

- 10" Diameter
- 30" Tall
- Recirculating Pumps (included): 2 x Octopus OTP 3000, 65W, 790GPH.
- Requires additional feed pump with gph rating at approx. 1.5 times volume of your system.
- Recommended for aquariums up to 650 gallons
- Approx. Footprint 22.5" x 12.5"

So um...why the monster skimmer, and mini tank combination?

Holy overkill on the skimmer http://mazeguy.net/surprised/wide-eyed.gif

haha I bet ther is water volum in the skimmer than in the tank.