5 1/2 Nano Diary

[bill109]

Originally Posted by Schadiest1
probably only 2 tangs

how about a 12 inch hippo? and 100 lbs of lr to go with tht?

 

[schadiest1]

Got the trim on. Today I am going to stain the tank and put the doors on and it'll be done. Going to get my LR today and then order my sand and I'll be on my way.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...nk/2-23-07.jpg

 

[schadiest1]

Rocks are in and hopefully I'll be able to finish the stain today and seal tomorrow and be ready to go. My skimmer/filter will be here tomorrow. It's all starting to come together now.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...k/liverock.jpg

 

[yerboy]

what lighting did you decide to go with? sorry if you posted already, im to lazy to read.. Also if you click the inset image button when posting and put the links to the pics in that box that pops up the pic will be in your post. that way us lazy people dont have to click all those links

 

[schadiest1]

I'm going with a 70w metal halide.

 

[schadiest1]

Dropped the shrimp in today to start the cycle. Still need to put the water seal on the stand, I'm procrastinating.

 

[schadiest1]

That shrimp STINKS!!!! I've only cylced with LR before. I'll never cycle a tank again with shrimp!

 

[reefkprz]

I dont think your stand has enough support for all that water weight.......
projects looking good.

 

[yerboy]

Originally Posted by reefkprZ
I dont think your stand has enough support for all that water weight.......
projects looking good.
I bet your right... He should have used 4x4s and not 2x4s

 

[schadiest1]

Lol

 

[schadiest1]

here is the tank, stand and canopy all complete.

 

[otter]

Great looking stand!

 

[schadiest1]

I can't wait to get this tank cycled, established and get my reef going. It's a ways away, but I'll manage.

 

[schadiest1]

new light and rock work.

 

[schadiest1]

DIY moonlight

 

[crt81]

The DIY moonlight- where did you get it!

 

[schadiest1]

I bought (2) 4" cold cathode lights and connect them to a multi voltage power supply. The multi voltage adapter allows you to put the voltage where you want it for brightness of the light.

 

[spanko]

Just a quick question. Is the rock leaning on the glass like it looks? If so you may want to get it off for a couple of reasons. Cleaning the glass simplier. The add weight on the glass may strain the seams and cause a leak down the road.
What a great looking project keep the pics coming. ***)

 

[schadiest1]

It was leaning on the glass in that picture, but since then I have moved the rocks around and it's no longer on the glass.
More pics coming soon.

 

[otter]

Looks great so far!

A few questions:
With the canopy on do have glass on the top too?
You said in your first post you had a 18w PC. Why did you change?
Finally, With such a small tank why did you decide to use a skimmer?
Thanks in advance!