24 gal nano by DaltoniousMax

DaltoniousMax · Feb 10, 2017

Third run at a reef tank with the same 24 gal nanocube. Now that I'm married and not moving around so much I decided to have another go at it.
While on my reef tank hiatus I have been keeping a freshwater tank in my cube. One of the fans on the lid started to go out and was really loud so I figured it was a good excuse to relocate my freshwater fish and get creative.
I tried to use as much recycled material as possible. The stand is made of pallets and wood "donated" by the construction trash pile down the street.

DaltoniousMax · Feb 10, 2017

Eventually I retrofitted the PC's. Looked good for a while then decided to go the LED route before I actually started the tank. Figured it was better to do this now then to try to re-acclimate tank inhabitants. The PC's are on standby for a second/QT tank.

Chrisfish · Feb 10, 2017

Welcome to R2R, glad to have you here and welcome back to the SW addiction.

Looking forward to seeing this tank stocked.

DaltoniousMax · Feb 10, 2017

This is where my stand is now with my current tank cycling. Using pallets i have spent ~$20 on my stand. It's not as high quality as others I have seen, but for $20 I can try again. Next time I'll leave more room for a sump. Note: my lighting is sub par, no pun intended, but I am saving for something better! It just gives me more time to let the system cycle!

DaltoniousMax · Feb 10, 2017

Chrisfish said:
Welcome to R2R, glad to have you here and welcome back to the SW addiction. Looking forward to seeing this tank stocked.

Thank you! Not sure the addiction ever left.

DaltoniousMax · Feb 10, 2017

Here's a side view.

Preme · Feb 10, 2017

Very nice, love the Stand!

revhtree · Feb 10, 2017

Very cool!

DaltoniousMax · Mar 8, 2018

Ok! My tank hit the 1 year mark on 2/1/18 so it’s about time I post an update! I get so caught up combing through information on this site I forget to post my progress! Thanks R2R community you guys rock.

DaltoniousMax · Mar 8, 2018

I guess I should add another day time pic, I’m realizing I get the photography itch when the blues kick in:/

DaltoniousMax · May 11, 2018

Here’s a top-down view, bought that nem a few months ago and he immediately found the worst spot in the tank (besides right on top of my coral). Oh well.