Nate's 3g Nano

[nate_newton]

So I was interested in doing this because I've never done a contest like this before. Usually just the photo ones and nothing long term or that involves spending money. So I remembered a 3 gallon deco on clearance, so I'm in. I'll be doing mine on a tight budget, a good amount will come from my tank. I'm think mostly zoa's and a chalice, but I expect a birdsnest to appear sometime because I love them. They'll be no fish, only a few inverts for the cleaner crew. I'll be using the stock filter it came with, and for now the 18w CF light, though I'm upgrading the bulb. I plan to be taking pics at each step. So for the first photo, a dry tank.


11" x 8.5" x 7"

[Sir Patrick]

Sweet little tank!

[nate_newton]

Sand added



Filter attached



Half full



2 gallons of Seachem Reef Salt


Now to wait for it clear and go through a small cycle. New bulb comes Wednesday. Now to decide on the corals inside.

[CalmSeasQuest]

Nice tank Nate

[jolson10450]

i used to have the same one! i loved that thing! the filters got to be a pain though because i always had to order them online because local stores didn't carry them. curious to see how it works out for you!

[cg5071]

Subscribing

[nate_newton]

Thanks members. Yeah Justin, the pre-sized filters are a pain. I plan on just doing my own thing with the filtration. I think $30 new was a pretty good deal.

[nate_newton]

New bulb came today to replace the stock bulb, now running a UVL Actinic White/454nm. I plan to add some corals next week.

[nate_newton]

I should have done this earlier, but now I'm official. Now to HappyCoral

[Heidi]

Is the lamp hanging above this, or clipped on cant really tell from your pictures. I love this little tank makes me wish I could do this contest cant wait to see what you get from Happy Coral!
-Heidi