Cichlas Nano Reef

[Cichlas]

I thought I would share some of the progress on my Nano Reef. Not completely where I want it to be yet, but getting there.

Location location

Safety strap for stability

The tank showing the skimmer chambers, heater and outlet chambers.

Day 1 fill up (2 May 2010)

and after a couple of hours (2 May 2010)

Clearing (3 May 2010)

As at 20 Jun 2010

I will keep adding to the thread as it progresses

 

[West1]

Cool. Nice progress
In pic #2, is the stand connected to the wall? incase it falls over?

What else are you going to add in there, reef stuff?

Some day Id like to try a salt tank, until then ill just keep checking your thread

 

[Cichlas]

Cool. Nice progress

Thanks

In pic #2, is the stand connected to the wall? incase it falls over?

Yup, We have a couple of labrador dogs charging about the place and small nieces/nephews visiting, so just a safety precaution.

What else are you going to add in there, reef stuff?

Yup, more corals mainly plus a few more inverts to go with the hermits and cleaner shrimps that are already in there.

Some day Id like to try a salt tank, until then ill just keep checking your thread

I would definately recommend doing one. I did have a 40 gallon reef before, and this is probably a stepping stone along the way to a bigger one again.

 

[headbanger_jib]

very niiiiice

 

[01yellowr]

Looks good. What size is it?

 

[gangster]

Awesome nano! One of these days.

 

[Rockbass6]

Might not need the heater. My aquapod gets more than warm enough with the lights alone. Sometimes it gets too hot in the summer. Looking good though! I can't do hermits, my snails will flip over after a while an be lunch.

 

[Cichlas]

very niiiiice

Thanks

Looks good. What size is it?

Thanks

Tank is 58 Litres (about 23 US Gallons)

Awesome nano! One of these days.

Thanks

Might not need the heater. My aquapod gets more than warm enough with the lights alone. Sometimes it gets too hot in the summer. Looking good though! I can't do hermits, my snails will flip over after a while an be lunch.

You are right with the heater at this time of year. In the winter I would need it though. Not had any problems with the hermits and snails so far, or in my previous reef tank. Fingers crossed. I know if there isn't a supply of new shells for the hermits to use, they will evict snails for their shells.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

It looks fantastic!

 

[dragonsong]

Awesome!! I don't want to take on a project like that just yet, for now my nano will stay as a little planted tank by the computer.