Nano update phase 2

[plum70rt]

adding some goodies

 

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[overanalyzer]

sweet frags!!

 

[plum70rt]

 

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[jumpfrog]

Isn't building new fun?
Looking good plum. Keep us up to date with the progression. I've contemplated a nano of some sort in my office. But then, would I get any work done

 

[newbe reefer]

Plum70rt, nice looking nano!!!! I have a question about the blue back drop. Is it one of those plastic backgrounds or did you paint the back, looks really nice.
Thanks,
NewBe

 

[plum70rt]

the back is blue acryclic, thanks all , for some reason the pics of this tank come out nicer than my big tank, its tricky taking pics with metal halide bulbs

 

[newbe reefer]

So it came blue?? Just wondering cuse I was thinking about painting the back of my acrylic nano tank.
Thanks,
NewBe

 

[brooklyn johnny]

I love that blue too plum... mine's similar but is a spray paint... looking good!

 

[newbe reefer]

Brooklyn Johnny, how does the spray paint look?????? And what did you use? I'm nervous about painting the tank, if it turns out bad i'm screwed, ya know.
NewBe

 

[brooklyn johnny]

No reason to be nervous newbe as long as the tank isn't setup yet... I just usued your average spray paint (they're all the same I believe) and chose a nice color. Use lots of masking tape and newspaper to outline the edges (on the outside of the tank you're painting obviously). It takes a bunch of coats, and follow the spray can bottle directions as it pertains to letting it dry between coats...
How does it look? You tell me Tough part is keeping the coralline off, which for you acrylic guys is tougher.
Hey Plum don't mean to hijack (last question I answer in your thread and you get a free hijack in the future )

 

[plum70rt]

Johnny, Feel free to Hijack anytime, any and all help is appreciated by all,

 

[newbe reefer]

Thanks Johnny, it does look really good!!!! My tank is set-up already. I was told that I could use acrylic hobby paint and roll it on, but thought the spray paint thing sounded even easier. Oh well. I have that stupid plastic backdrop on there now, water is always leaking down behind it and making this weird bright spot.
Sorry Plum70rt for taking over your thread

Thanks,
NewBe

 

[salty jeff]

Nice looking nano, NewBe Reefer! What size tank is it?

 

[newbe reefer]

Oh shucks It's a 12 gallon Eclipse system with a retro 36 watt combo bulb. Set up 1-1-03.
Thanks,
NewBe

 

[plum70rt]

Nice, Mine set up, 3/5/03,I have to 5/17/03 to get it in good shape for the FMAS show,HHmm what to add next? what would impress you guys and gals ?

 

[overanalyzer]

plum post a full tank shot - will help in suggestions .... personally would like to see something on the sand bed - like a brain or a clam?

 

[overanalyzer]

Originally posted by NewBe Reefer
Thanks Johnny, it does look really good!!!! My tank is set-up already. I was told that I could use acrylic hobby paint and roll it on, but thought the spray paint thing sounded even easier. Oh well. I have that stupid plastic backdrop on there now, water is always leaking down behind it and making this weird bright spot.
Sorry Plum70rt for taking over your thread

Thanks,
NewBe
Sweet looking nano!! You can always use a dark colored cloth and velcro it in place. That way you can take it off and rinse it out once in a while .....

 

[plum70rt]

full tank shots