Snazzy 12g Nano

[Snaz]

I shot a three minute video of how I have customized the four chambers in the rear of this AIO. Only the protein skimmer is my own design, the rest I used completely or partially other reefers ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hH9...e_gdata_player

[Casey8]

Love your little nano tank
It looks much cuter on the video than just looking at the picture. With such a small tank like that but you were able to build lots of nice hiding places for your fish, and I really like your tiny refugium too.

[Snaz]

Originally Posted by Casey8

Love your little nano tank
It looks much cuter on the video than just looking at the picture. With such a small tank like that but you were able to build lots of nice hiding places for your fish, and I really like your tiny refugium too.

Thanks Casey. Yes the refugium is nice, nutrient expert and a safe place for the pods to hang out.

[Casey8]

I really like your tank it has an extra sump with a few chambers at the back. Did you build it yourself or was it designed like that when you bought it ? What brand name is your tank, Keith ?

[Snaz]

Originally Posted by Casey8

I really like your tank it has an extra sump with a few chambers at the back. Did you build it yourself or was it designed like that when you bought it ? What brand name is your tank, Keith ?

The chambers in the back were there when I bought it. These types of tanks are called All in One(AIO) where the components are built into "One" unit. These specialty tanks are desired for the clean look with tubes, wires and other components hidden from view so that the eye is drawn to the contents of the tank and not the tank itself.

There are a few manufacturers of AIO aquariums, the most popular being Biocube, JBJ and mine is an Aquapod 12. The best resource for these tanks are the AIO forums on nano-reef.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showforum=35

[Casey8]

Thank you very much for your information. I didn't know the nano tank can be made fancy like that today It looks so cool, it is just like you said it can hide lots of the ugly things inside there just like a sump. I will get one like yours on my birthday this year

[Snaz]

The framing on this next shot is horrible but I still like it.

[Casey8]

Love your meany face dottyback, I hope she will keep this beautiful purple color for a long time. I have heard their color can become faded because our food doesn't have enough nutrition for them like in the nature ocean. I had one before and it was faded after a few months, might be I just don't have luck with them.

[Snaz]

Originally Posted by Casey8

Love your meany face dottyback, I hope she will keep this beautiful purple color for a long time. I have heard their color can become faded because our food doesn't have enough nutrition for them like in the nature ocean. I had one before and it was faded after a few months, might be I just don't have luck with them.

Hmm. I have not heard of this fish losing it's colour. I have always had one of these great fish since I started reefing as I love their personality and colour, I would certainly recommend this fish to anyone who has the right habitat.