Toad's 2.5 PHASE 2 (picture intensive)

[CodeToad]

Well, I am finally done with my upgraded 2.5 gallon. I decided to add a fuge and I wanted to keep the pico theme, so I just went small with everything... I will explain more with the pictures.

Here is the stand I made for the display tank and the fuge:


Here is the open cabinet doors in the stand open where the sump/fuge stays:


Here you can see the fuge where I have about 2 pounds of live sand, 3 pounds of live Fiji rock, and some Chaetomorpha macro algae that is growing wild You can also see some of the baffles. I used Plexiglas from HD and GE Silicon II WITHOUT the mildew resistant stuff. I have 1 13w 6400K running 24/7. Return pump is a Mag Drive 1.5:


Here is the right hand side of the fuge. I wanted to maximize space for the macro and LR so I arranged the overflow baffles in a triangular pattern so they only occupy the back corner:


Here is the auto top-off system I made along with my electrical mess:


Here is the overflow system. The box in the back is a breeder box with a Plexiglas divider so I don't loose siphon when power goes out (been tested and it works )


Here is the inside overflow box. It is a little corner filter that I modified, its looks like it belongs, nice and rounded:


And finally I got a 100mm macro lens for my Canon 10D for my birthday the other day and I was just testing it out, so here is my Yuma Ricordia Garden:


Let me know what you guys think!

[bamann345]

Looks good Matt! I am glad you didnt lose everything in the fire at Clemson!

[ckreef]

Looks really good -- Seems like you put a lot of thought and effort into that setup ---- get us a few more Livestock pics when you get a chance.

[CodeToad]

I forgot to snap shots of the actual tank itself, but here is a shot before I changed over to the sump/fuge

[Jeremy1973]

Holy cow..I totally missed the 2.5 gal remark! That is impressive for a 2.5 gal tank! At first glance, it looks like it could have been a 55 or something! Very cool!

[CodeToad]

Here is a little size reference I forgot to upload at first:

[binylee]

Just wondering how you do your auto top off system???
Thanks

[CodeToad]

Originally posted by binylee
Just wondering how you do your auto top off system???
Thanks

I have a little airpump that pumps water into the top of a gallon jug and a second independant tube that goes down to the bottom of the jug. The pressure from the air causes the water to flow out of the second tube, into the tank. If youd like more specific deatails let me know