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Old 10-22-2005, 07:54 PM   #1
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Kelli's 5.5 Desk top Nano


Since I don't think Vince will let me plan my nano in Margaritaville much longer here is my entry

I am going to use an AGA 5 1/2 gallon tank
w/ PC lighting yet to be determined
live rock & waterchanges for filtration w/ small HOB filter or powerhead for flow
It will be a bare bottom set up.
It will have a custom made oak canopy and base to hide the fact that it is a black framed tank and to match the desk.
The main inhabitant will be my sun coral.

This is the planned location for the nano so I can look at a tank when I'm at TRT
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Old 10-22-2005, 09:44 PM   #2
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well it is about time you got you butt in this Kelli..
sounds like you have a good idea and plan on what you what and need.
the is going ot be a lot of fun!
glad you decided to do this
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Old 10-22-2005, 09:49 PM   #3
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Old 10-22-2005, 09:52 PM   #4
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Good Luck! and have fun!
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Old 10-22-2005, 10:42 PM   #6
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Good plan. Welcome to the build off!
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Old 10-22-2005, 11:22 PM   #7
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Wow , I am really glad You are in the build off, I know You will have fun.
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Old 10-22-2005, 11:41 PM   #8
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Old 10-23-2005, 12:38 AM   #9
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Thanks all I'm really excited about this it's going to be cool seeing everyones tanks take shape
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Old 10-23-2005, 09:08 AM   #10
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Kelli how do you keep the water in it? I didn't see any fish yet.
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Old 10-23-2005, 10:26 AM   #11
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Soon Vince Soon!!
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Old 10-28-2005, 06:29 PM   #12
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Update


Ok I still need to go get the tank ! but I have started curing some of my live rock. I'm hoping it will be ok for a few days in a bucket with an airstone since thats all I have at the moment. should be getting the tank tomorrow or sunday at the latest
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Old 10-29-2005, 02:48 AM   #13
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Looking Good!!!

do you have a heater that you could put in there? if not, try putting the container over a heat vent in the house. it is good to keep the LR somewhat warm.

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eww...I'm so excited to see how this one pans out! I like the idea!

LR looks beautifully gross!!! (ditto on the heater)

do keep us posted!!!
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Ok I have the tank (desk is to messy for a pic at the moment) and I have ordered the lights still deciding on what type of HOB filter to go with.
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