View Full Version : Nano Reef Aquarium (3g-34g) Ricks Contest Tank
whitetiger61
12-11-2009, 05:59 PM
Hi everyone
This is my entry into the contest.
Tank Specs:
Total water volume 5.5 gallons
System is filtered by maxijet 400, liverock rubble, and cheato
Future inhabitants to include:
Baby clownfish
4 peppermint shrimp
ok now for some pics
here is a pic of the modified chambers i made from acrylic. I notched the intake for the water to return back to the chamber
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank002.jpg
here is the tank masked off ready to paint
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank001.jpg
here is the tank painted
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank003.jpg
Rick
whitetiger61
12-11-2009, 06:04 PM
more pics
maxijet 400 installed
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank004.jpg
tank with live sand
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank005.jpg
tank with rock work no water
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank006.jpg
tank with water
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank007.jpg
im not sure about the rock work every please let me know what you think.
i just order a light for it today.. 26 watts.
I have liverick rubble in both chambers..In the front chamber will be cheato.
I have the powerhead in the rear chamber and if necessary i can put a heater in there also..so far its hold temp at 79 degrees
Thanks for looking
Rick
jojo22
12-11-2009, 06:38 PM
Looks like a nice start to me!
MizTanks
12-11-2009, 07:38 PM
:drool2::drool2:
:super_cool:
:bananas:
Ya know Rick~I actually believe I could build something like that~You've made that look pretty easy to do~Thanks! By the way~that Rock~Rocks!! I can see lots of coral covering it.
whitetiger61
12-11-2009, 07:41 PM
the rock work is actually 3 pieces of rock glued together. Thanks JoJo and Miz
Rick
whitetiger61
12-14-2009, 02:21 PM
ok i added a new upgrade today..my light came in so here are some pics..The clowns name is Sparky..i have been haveing a problem controlling the temp on this tank but i think i finally found a heater that stabilized it out..its been at 79 degrees for the last hour or so..Sparky is looking much happier now.
Here are my upgrades
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank001-1.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank002-1.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank003-1.jpg
This a Finnex Epoch 26 watt 50/50 with moonlights..This should be pleanty of light for this tank
Rick
Fishgeek88
12-14-2009, 02:22 PM
Lookin Good!
whitetiger61
12-14-2009, 07:35 PM
here is a pic of the tank with the moonlights on..
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank004-1.jpg
Rick
Sweetpea
12-14-2009, 07:39 PM
LOVE IT! Very attractive start!
whitetiger61
12-14-2009, 07:42 PM
thanks sweetpea ..im hoping it turn out ok
Rick
tazzy695
12-14-2009, 08:41 PM
Looking good rick
whitetiger61
12-14-2009, 08:45 PM
thanks tazzy..im glad i bought this light
Rick
whitetiger61
12-16-2009, 01:05 PM
i did a 1 gallon water change today, the tank has started to get diatoms already so i sucked them out.i use 1/4 inch airline for this small of a tank.
Rick
whitetiger61
12-20-2009, 07:40 PM
MODS
Pleas remove my build thread.. I am no longer participating in the contest..
Rick
tazzy695
12-23-2009, 05:46 PM
rick did you see the rule change on this ???
whitetiger61
12-23-2009, 06:23 PM
yes...i seen the rule change
Rick
tazzy695
12-23-2009, 06:29 PM
so are you going to stay in it with the new rules
whitetiger61
12-23-2009, 06:34 PM
as of now im going to stay in it..
Rick
ryeguy28
12-23-2009, 09:23 PM
Sweetnesssssss
ryeguy28
12-24-2009, 09:36 PM
nice light lol
thats what i was gonna use be fore i got my leds
where did you order the light from
whitetiger61
12-26-2009, 09:04 AM
i got mine from my LFS..he ordered it for me..he has a 4 gallon nano setup in there as a complete system like the JBJ only different model..i asked him to order me a light for one of those tanks..
did a water test on my tank..
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
PH 8.2
KH 11
Calcium 400
thats it for now until i can put corals in the tank..
Rick
ReeferRob
12-26-2009, 09:46 AM
Rick awesome start for you as well. I love DIY'ers! Can't wait to see this one take off! Good luck to you!
whitetiger61
12-26-2009, 10:02 AM
Thanks Rob
cant hardly wait until this gets going..its going to be fun..the more i look at it the more i see a ricordia forest coming to life here..time will tell
Rick
Very nice build. If I didn't have a few more thing I need to do to my main tank I would definitely build something like this for the contest. Actually my oldest son has been bugging me to setup a tank for him. I have an extra 10g I might do something like this is the near future.
whitetiger61
12-26-2009, 01:13 PM
thanks Cash..i just put a Hydro Flow on my powerhead..
Rick
Sir Patrick
12-27-2009, 12:24 AM
Glad to here you are still in this. Really looking forward to seeing what the tank does for you! The whole set up of the tank has really got me curious.
whitetiger61
12-27-2009, 06:09 AM
Chris
What part of the setup has you curiuos..rock work or filtration..the filtration is nothing more than a mini sump..
Rick
Sir Patrick
12-27-2009, 05:36 PM
I meant curious to see the outcome of the tank (growth and such) with the cool set up you have put together.
whitetiger61
12-27-2009, 05:40 PM
well thanks chris..it wasnt my idea i just copied it..now for something interesting..ive been saying in chat for awile now that myh rock has developed a green tint to it..i am running pc lighting..no when i turn them off and put a t5 light on them..the green turns purple.. could this be the k value between the 2
Rick
looks like a great beginning!
good luck!
whitetiger61
12-30-2009, 07:53 PM
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
PH 8.2
KH 10
Calicium 400
Going to add a different light to the tank tomorrow..i dont think this one has enough atintic and i want a 10K bulb..i need to make a axrylic cover for the tank to set the light on...More to come when i finish.
Rick
tazzy695
12-31-2009, 12:47 AM
sounds like it is doing pretty good rick keep up the good work
definitely post pics of the new light when you get it going
maby even just go with 2 of the light you have one actinic and one 10k
whitetiger61
01-02-2010, 11:17 PM
ok here we go..
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank001-2.jpg
This is my first required pic of the contest stating the tank is empty.
Rick
whitetiger61
01-03-2010, 05:56 AM
here is my livestock so far and my estimate on what they are worth..i have reciepts on some stuff and some i dont..if anyone feels the estimates are wrong get ahold of me and i will adjust it accordingly.
bam bam zoa frag from my tank.. 6 heads 20.00
purple death palys - Reef Paradise 29.95
green ricordia- Reef Paradise 14.95
orange zoa frag- Seashells 10.00
green blasto- Seashells 20.00
red acan- Reef Paradise 15.00
yellow dendro- from my tank one that was
given to me almost dead 45.00
orange dendro- from my tank that is just
dead 15.00
star poylps - from my tank 10.00
blow pop zoas 10.00
i will find the reciepts for my sponser bought corals and post them later today to get me below the minimum price range.
pics to come soon
Rick
whitetiger61
01-03-2010, 07:32 AM
ok here are a couple of pics..more when they open up..
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank002-2.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank003-2.jpg
Rick
whitetiger61
01-03-2010, 08:56 AM
here are more pics after everything has opened up..
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank004-2.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank005-1.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank006-1.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank006-1.jpg
and FTS
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank008.jpg
i hope you enjoy
Rick
Tank & corals looks sweet Rick, I am hoping to be stocking mine by the end of the week
Sir Patrick
01-03-2010, 05:53 PM
Awsome!!!!!!
whitetiger61
01-03-2010, 05:55 PM
thanks Tank and Chris.. i will probably rearange things a little bit..just letting the corals get used to new inviroment..
Rick
whitetiger61
01-04-2010, 10:25 AM
ok something has come up with my 30 gal display tank and i need to redo the tank.. so my nano is not going to be judged in the contest..as i have to put my coral frags from the display tank into the nano..and that would put me over my limit although all the corals were bought from a sponsor that would keep me under the 300 limit..i cant find all the reciepts for it and i dont think its fair..i will still do the contest with you all as its going to be fun i just dont want it judged.. good luck to everyone..
Rick
ReeferRob
01-04-2010, 10:39 AM
Nice pick ups. It that a Potters Angel in there. Sorry to hear about the issues with the DT. Hope all is well.
whitetiger61
01-04-2010, 10:42 AM
Rob
Its a fishers angel..i havent looked up other names for it..thanks for your concern..things will get better..im going to have this tank drilled.
Rick
whitetiger61
01-11-2010, 04:30 PM
here are some new pics..
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank001-3.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank002-3.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank003-3.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank004-3.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank005-2.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/contesttank006-2.jpg
going to let it grow in now..
Rick
Sir Patrick
01-11-2010, 04:42 PM
That tank is sooo sweet!
tazzy695
01-11-2010, 05:19 PM
looking good rick
ReeferRob
01-11-2010, 06:51 PM
Awesome, what did you end of changing the light to. Looks really good.
whitetiger61
01-11-2010, 07:55 PM
thanks everyone
Rob..I changed the light out to a coralife 18w 50/50 gave it a little bit more blue and made the corals pop a little more..thinking about going up to a 28 w 50/50 fixture..just need to find a bulb for it..
Rick
aperry2006
01-11-2010, 11:56 PM
nice tank! that acan frag from RP is one i traded into them...awesome job!
whitetiger61
01-12-2010, 04:31 AM
aperry
thanks..it has gone form 3 heads to 5 heads since i got it..
ryeguy28
01-12-2010, 04:35 AM
dayum rick it looks awesome
MOB1224
01-16-2010, 11:58 AM
Very cool diy set up gl with your dt sorry to hear you are having problems
whitetiger61
01-16-2010, 12:46 PM
dt is getting fixed...taking steps to make sure that doesnt happen again..thanks for the compliments..
Rick
whitetiger61
01-21-2010, 10:33 AM
i will have updated pics soon..
Rick
whitetiger61
01-23-2010, 06:06 PM
picked up so new frags today..a big thanks to Dale for the frags..it is greatly appericiated..
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank003.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank002.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank001.jpg
got a couple of SPS frags, green monti cap, and some loose zoas for this tank.
enjoy
Rick
Looking great Rick. Man do I like how you setup that 10g. The more I keep looking at yours make me want to do that to an extra 10g I have.
whitetiger61
01-23-2010, 07:47 PM
thanks Cash but its not a 10 gal..lol its a 5.5 gallon..
Rick
whitetiger61
01-23-2010, 08:45 PM
i got these late so i just set them in there..tomorrow i will glue them in place and thanks Chris
Rick
whitetiger61
01-24-2010, 10:30 AM
ok got the green monti cap glued down and in a different spot..here's some candy for you all
zoas opening up nice
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank001.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank002-1.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank001-1.jpg
thats it until it grows in some
Rick
whitetiger61
01-25-2010, 11:21 AM
on saturday 1-30-2010 this lil tank will be broken down..its a sweet tank but i cant do 4 sw tanks and keep up with it all so ive been told i need to get rid of a tank..im moving everything from it to the DT and the center rock would make a nice crown piece for that tank..I would like to thank everyone for thier compliment on the tank..maybe some day i can do it all over again with the hopes of it staying up longer..
Again thanks everyone..going to be a sad day saturday
Rick
whitetiger61
02-01-2010, 09:48 AM
well i didnt get the time to take it down and its a good thing..i wasnt planning on getting all the frags at the swap..so now it stays up for awhile..here are some of the pickups i got.some are still not open all the way..
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank003-2.jpg
Seabae Nem
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank005.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank004.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank001-2.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank002-2.jpg
I hope you enjoy
Pics dont do these justice at least with my camera they dont..thanks Bryan for the sweet zoas..
Rick
Argent
02-01-2010, 09:51 AM
nice pics - one suggestion - turn the Tiffany lamp off behind you when you try shooting to avoid the reflection :)
tazzy695
02-01-2010, 09:58 AM
looks good rick
ReeferRob
02-01-2010, 10:00 AM
Shoot get us a pic of the Tiffany lamp, I love those lamps. My next light fixture I plan to use one over a tank!!
That anemone is beautiful, looks like its trying to find some sand to burry it's self. May want to clear the sand bed for a few days.!
Oh, and next time you take pics. Tell that damn fish to stay still so I can get a good look!! LOL
Beautiful tank, I hope you never take it down!
igot2gats
02-01-2010, 10:54 AM
Rick, what kind of live rock is that?
I really like it - lots of spots for frag plugs.
whitetiger61
02-01-2010, 11:05 AM
not sure..i got it a RP in the dry rock section..
Rick
whitetiger61
02-01-2010, 11:08 AM
AOG's that are not fully open yet but they are geting there.
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/whitetiger61/Reef%20Pictures/contesttank006.jpg
Rick
schminksbro
02-01-2010, 11:23 AM
Looking good Rick! You picked up some nice pieces at the swap!
whitetiger61
02-01-2010, 11:25 AM
yeah Andy i sure did..thanks for the compliment
Rick
igot2gats
02-01-2010, 06:36 PM
Gotcha. I like your clear plugs. Do corals still encrust onto plugs like those?
demonclownfish
02-01-2010, 06:41 PM
nice nem rick, lvoe the blasto's too. what kind of coral is on that acrylic plug?
Paulo
02-01-2010, 06:46 PM
Nice looking tank! keep up the nice work.
Paulo
whitetiger61
02-02-2010, 06:21 AM
Gotcha. I like your clear plugs. Do corals still encrust onto plugs like those?
I dont know yet..i just put them on there..ive been told they wont but we will see...
demonclown
its a blue milli that isnt very happy i put all them corals in the tank..lol
Rick
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