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Old 01-29-2008, 10:14 AM   #1
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Parasite's nano build

Well I'm going to try this nano thing one more time. I'm hopeing that this build off helps me stay diligent this time. I have had this 5.5 gallon set up twice befor with poor results. Last time I had everything housed within the tank with the lt rear corner sectioned off to hide the heater and power head.

The new plan==
5.5 gallon more than likely BB with cutting board, drilled for sump.
5-7 Gallon bucket sump housing Heater, return pump, Posible refug.
HOB filter and return pump for flow.
Possible skimmer in sump.
Not sure on live stock yet.
I know I'm forgetting somthing.

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Here is what I'm starting with, I need to rebuild of repair canopy. It is swollen and split in the corners.
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Old 01-29-2008, 10:24 AM   #2
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Brett,

You got the nano/pico bug (I could tell based on the questions you asked at the meeting and NIMAS board).

I don't know if you'd need a skimmer if you just do the weekly water changes and keep bio-load light (without fish). I wouldn't add fish until a month or two after the tank's been up...


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Old 01-29-2008, 10:30 AM   #3
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Well I love haveing a tank in the bed room so I'm going to get this to work sooner or later. As for the fish I'm thinking none, but I know my wife will be pushing for 1 or 10 lol. As for now I'm thinking shrooms, zoo's may try LPS. My big thing is to take it slow I tend to rush with projects.


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Old 01-29-2008, 10:55 AM   #4
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In the bedroom you may not want a skimmer. The venturis can be pretty loud at night with no background noise...
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Old 01-29-2008, 11:04 AM   #5
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Welcome to the buildoff!!!! Good luck, and have fun!

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Old 01-29-2008, 01:48 PM   #7
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Old 01-29-2008, 01:52 PM   #8
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Old 01-29-2008, 01:55 PM   #9
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Old 01-29-2008, 01:56 PM   #10
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Thanks all.
For right now I'm going skimmerles for cost reasons. If I keep on the water changes I should be ok. I think with the sump it will be easy. Also I won't have to top off several times a day with doubling my water volume.

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Old 01-29-2008, 03:23 PM   #11
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Anyone know where I can get a reflector for PC no biger than 16" x 8"?

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MWC has PC retro reflectors I have seen them but only 36" you could just cut to size...

If you don't want to go to MWC try hellolights.com
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Welcome to the build off !!! I love your stand/canopy/ lights Let me know if you find a reflector or if only the larger size is available maybe we could split it?
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Old 01-29-2008, 07:17 PM   #14
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Thanks Kelli, I'll let you know.

Here are some pics of the start of the plumbing and sump. Still not 100% about spliting the return or just using 1. Also wondering how many micro bubbles I will get with the return pump.

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