my Nano experment

[pitahall]

This is my 5 gal diy walmart special.

(you can look at the start-up at http://www.nanotank.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4204)

Since then I have added a maxi-jet 600 with a spraybar that has made things a lot healthier and a hob for mech filtration. new Zoas and a clarki ( I know should be in just a 5gal) but new 24 in cycling so he can survive in there for a month or two. Also I inclosed the lights in the lid and has helped temps and evaporation. At two and half months this is still a great tank and I love all the little critters.

Fell free to ask questions or give opinions.

Pitahall

 

[Trogdor]

nice looking tank

 

[aquemeni5110]

Very nice pitahall. I did a similar set up but with a eclipse 3. I also did the 18x2 pc from nanotuners as well. It worked out great. I can't believe that you were able to fit the lights with the original filtration . My only comment is scrapping algae. Since it's bow front, it takes a little longer to clean with the mag-float.

 

[pitahall]

bad housekeeping

Well that didn't take long for someone to point out my poor housekeeping lol
the lights work great and it still had some room but I like them closed in better (no more wiping the bulbs everyday. I have been meaning to say thank you aquemeni for the idea and confidence to undertake this project as my first sw your 3 gal thread is great and the pictures are very helpful in showing how you did everything.
Did a wc and scrubbed every thing so here are more pics

Pitahall

 

[pitahall]

Just a quick update the tank is doing good and not much has changed other then a different design for the spray bar. also finally found a piece of green star. good growth on erverything else. OH and some more rock from guam to be cured for the next tank. I love having I source for free base rock. Anyhow that is it for now I will try to get some pics up soon
Pitahall