I started my 2.5 gallon nano

[aggie05]

Yesterday I finished the canopy for it and today I went out and got 3 pounds of LR and sand. Filled it up and it looks nice. I am using a 13 watt PC bookworm worklight mounted inside of my hood and a whisper HOB filter. If anyone knows how to dial back the pump I wold like to know. So far I am running heaterless in the hopes that I will be able to sustain a temp aroun 76-78 degrees with just the light. This will be a ricordea only tank so once it cycles I will start to add.
Here is a pic of the tank on my desk.

 

[aggie05]

Here is the light inside of my hood. I have ordered a 13 watt 50/50 bulb to replace the one that comes in the light.

 

[dockery07]

very cute little tank. Great Job!

 

[nerdy]

Very neat!!

 

[small fish22]

Right by the gateway!!! Nice tank

 

[crazy4reefs]

very cool tank !!

 

[bonermeister]

I have heard and read stories where aquaria in very close proximity to computers (less than 1m) kill fish. Is there any truth to this or is it myth?

 

[marco333]

Are you gonna keep the lights on all day and night, because if you are not, wont the tempature go down at night when the light goes out?

 

[fshhub]

Originally posted by Bonermeister
I have heard and read stories where aquaria in very close proximity to computers (less than 1m) kill fish. Is there any truth to this or is it myth?
not that i know of, many of us have our computers near our tanks, or stereos or tvs
biggest rpoblem is to watch out for moisture, it can kil the electronics

 

[i like fish]

Looks good. I think you should make a small base to match the dimensions of the canopy. Just an idea. With such a nice lid, the plastic edge on the bottom looks like it needs help.

 

[aggie05]

I have a base for it started and may finish when i feel like it. For now I am happy with the way it is.
As far as the temp goes, it got up to 78 before the lights went off last night and was down to 76 when I checked it this morning. So I think I may be able to get by without a heater. A 2 degree change probably won't be a big deal.
Lights are on from 12 to 10.