First attempt at a Nano... (1 Viewer)

[rxonco]

...now my addiction can be fed at home and at work.

This is a 12 gal NanoCube and has been up and running for five weeks now. I took out the original pump and replaced with a MJ 900 and added another MJ 600 for circulation. It has the basic single 50/50 bulb. I've got 20 lbs of LS and about 25 lbs of live rock.

 

[klondike4001]

Looks pretty good for a first attempt, then you feel more adventurious, you can mod it and add another light or 2.

 

[rxonco]

Thanks...I think I'm going to wait and see how the single bulb works. If need be, I may try and add another. I'm not looking for super growth, just enough to keep everything going and healthy.

It's pretty cool to see my co-workers' amazement. Many have never seen "plants" like that before.

 

[klondike4001]

because they are animals not plants.... just my 0.02

 

[MCR]

Looks good. Maybe get some shrooms for the bottom though.

 

[crvz]

Looks great!

 

[rxonco]

because they are animals not plants.... just my 0.02

Yes...I know...they didn't.

...just my 0.02.

 

[cparka23]

^^^



Anyway, the nano looks really nice. I'm going to pick one up tomorrow and seeing your pics is making me anxious. Don't the maxi-jets raise the temp a little? They're not very popular on nano-reef.com's forums, which I've been reading through for a few weeks. Otherwise, I've got a spare maxijet I wouldn't hesitate to use.

 

[rxonco]

I've actually had to keep a heater in the tank during the day while the lights are on. The hood comes with two fans. Once the lights turn on, the temperature steadily falls. I don't really have any problems overnight. I've not really noticed any difference with the MJ's as far as heat goes. Which ever you decide, I would definately go with something. The flow from just the one pump is simply not enough in my opinion.

 

[MCR]

Don't the maxi-jets raise the temp a little? They're not very popular on nano-reef.com's forums, which I've been reading through for a few weeks. Otherwise, I've got a spare maxijet I wouldn't hesitate to use.

I owned virtually the same tank (DX version though), and like Rxonco, exchanged the stock pump for a maxi 900 (apparently a very common mod). The switch brought my temp down about 3 degrees, and thats with the dual CF lighting setup. Im sure adding another maxi wouldnt dramatically raise the temp.

 

[rxonco]

Many times, I take off Friday through Sunday. Will this be fine to leave everything for three days? (i.e. No feeding)

 

[MCR]

Everything should be fine. Damsel might pick on the shrimp though. Id feed heavily before leaving.