Project Nano

[Phisher]

I'm in the process of starting this 18g (20x10x20) nano to add a little color to my home office.



Pretty simple setup:

Tank
Eclipse hood with 2x32w pcs
Heater
Rock and Sand

Just easy stuff like softies and lps, zoos maybe. False perc and yellow head jaw for the "verts."

Joe

[Xster]

Looking good!!!!! how much longer before the first inhabitants? And what will it be?

[Phisher]

John I don't know how long the cycle will take using mostly dry base rock wih just a little of the live stuff. When things look "safe" I'll go with a few snails and crabs then the yellow head jawfish so he can settle in and make his little home. Then my false perc.

Joe

[Scott]

Cool little tank. Are going to run a skimmer?

[Phisher]

Scott I'm not planning on a skimmer. I figure doing extra water changes won't be a big deal with this small of a system, plus the eclipse sysem fits all the way around the top with just a small 3" opening in the back and I may need to add a small fan there to keep the temp down.

The eclipse top is pretty functional. The pump sets at one end, pumps the water through a small 3"x7" "sump" area where a polyfilter or carbon bag can be added. After the sump is another smaller "sump" area where the bio wheel would go then water drops back down into the tank.

Joe

[Xster]

Cool setup...



Please keep this thread updated as you progress with your new tank. Pics of new inhabitants, different aquascaping or whatever. I am very curious as to how it will look.

[SaltnLime]

lookin good. I love nano's. so easy to do a gallon water change too!

[Phisher]

Thanks guys. I will keep it updated.

Joe

[Phisher]

First round of water tests performed today:

Ammonia 1-2 ppm
Nitrite 1 ppm
Nitrate 10 ppm

Not quite what I was expecting but at least it has started.

Joe