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DigitalWeight's 28 Gallon Nano That I Wish Was Bigger
I am 9 months into this hobby and can't believe how much fun it is (and freakin' expensive - don't tell my wife). I am starting this journal to try to get some sort of timeline that will show my progress over time. As I do, please chime in with your comments, suggestions, and criticisms as I want to learn as much as possible.
That is what I love about this - I work a pretty stressful job and this hobby is a great release from that. It is relaxing in the way that it is all consuming. I wouldn't call it a passive hobby; it requires constant learning, attention, but the rewards are pretty cool. So, 9 months ago I went nano. Wish I would have gone bigger at the time but who knew. One day I am sure I will upgrade but that time is not now (see wife above). Equipement: 28 Gallon AquaEuroUSA AIO Nano with lid removed so I can use the EcoTech lights Homemade Arcylic Cover for AIO built in sump Matching Stand JBJ ATO TLF 150 Phosban Reactor running GFO and Carbon Slim Skim Nano Protein Skimmer BRS 4 Stage RO/DI System - 75 GPD VorTech Propeller Pump - MP10 ES EcoTech Radion Gen 2 LED Lights Tank Readings: Temp: 80 Calcium: 480 kH: 8.0 Mag: 1250 Salinity: 1.026 Ammonia: 0 Nitrites: 0 Nitrates: 5 (need to get this down) Next Steps: 1. Build a DIY sump that will fit in the new Ikea cabinet that I built just for this purpose (more on that later). Some Pics: Here is where I am at today (first shot is 9 months ago). Still trying to figure out the best way to take pics (need to learn from Kien - that dude is the master) and ignore the particles in the water - moved some stuff around earlier and the tank was still settling. |
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aio, digitalweight, nano, tank journal |
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