Violets Nano

[dobejazz]

I'm going about this a bit differently
This tank was set up in 10-05 and redone for the nano build off last year.

Tank is a 5.5 g AGA with custom stand and canopy, HOB filter for flow

I DON'T LIKE IT!! No matter what I do I'm not happy with how it turns out.

During this build off it's either going to be completely redone or taken down. It's not starting empty but will be emptied and redesigned for the contest.

[chrischris]

wow did you build the stand and canopy?
looks great

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by chrischris

wow did you build the stand and canopy?
looks great

I have to admit my husband built that for me He used the same moldings as in my office so they match

[dobejazz]

So I need to decide on flow the HOB filter is a pain I may try a tiny powerhead instead. I'm also thinking of moving it to the other side of the desk but that will make it further from the outlet

[chrischris]

you could try the mini jets 404 or 606
what kind of lights does it have?

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by chrischris

you could try the mini jets 404 or 606
what kind of lights does it have?

2x18w PC's

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by chrischris

you could try the mini jets 404 or 606
what kind of lights does it have?

cool I searched mini jet there is actually a mirco version

Micro-Jet aquarium pump (power head)
MC320
Brochure (pdf)
Photo (new window) 32-73 gph 1/2" ID hose fits outlet 6 Watts 2.25" X 2" X 1.5" $12.75 Micro-Jet aquarium pump (power head)
MC450
Brochure (pdf in new window)
Photo (New Window) 47-117 gph 1/2" ID hose fits outlet 7 Watts 2.25" X 2" X 1.5" $14.50

[chrischris]

why dont you want the hob filter if you dont mind me asking?

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by chrischris

why dont you want the hob filter if you dont mind me asking?

I like the added water volume but I don't like the intake thingy it makes it impossible to stack the rock the way I want to

[Wiskey]

Very cool! Glad to see your thinking about keeping it

Are you going to hit me if I suggest a sump?

Whiskey

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

Very cool! Glad to see your thinking about keeping it

Are you going to hit me if I suggest a sump?

Whiskey

I thought about it but I don't see it happening - I'd worry about an HOB overflow and or drilling a flimsy 5g tank

There is way too much electronics in here to risk leaking

[Wiskey]

I've drilled a 5.5G with my dremel before! But using a standard hole saw I see your point. I definitally understand about the electronics too. Hmmm What about moving it across the room, building a stand, putting it on the stand slightly bigger than the tank so you get to use the baseplate, and having a 10G sump underneeth with a skimmer?

(duck)
Whiseky

[Hop]

I do like that stand and canopy idea... I may have to copy it slightly for the softie tank I want to build in the office

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

I've drilled a 5.5G with my dremel before! But using a standard hole saw I see your point. I definitally understand about the electronics too. Hmmm What about moving it across the room, building a stand, putting it on the stand slightly bigger than the tank so you get to use the baseplate, and having a 10G sump underneeth with a skimmer?

(duck)
Whiseky

ummm you've seen this room there is no place to move it to unless I remove furniture

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by Hop

I do like that stand and canopy idea... I may have to copy it slightly for the softie tank I want to build in the office

It's pretty cool isn't it - he built the frame out of scrap 2 x 4's them attached the crown and base to it