Andrew's nano in 90 build

redemer123 · May 14, 2012

hey guys and gals, I've been planning a nano for some time now. Since this contest showed up i've decided to enter my build into just for the heck of it, cant hurt

. So I bought the nano today and there's far more work to be done but heres a few pics to get ya'll started.

prepping for paint

I have to order the stuff for my DIY LED fixture next week, I wont be using the crappy PC bulb, thats just silly

. Lots more documentation to come.

Poseidon · May 14, 2012

Should be a fun build, those are neat little tanks.

btkrausen · May 14, 2012

Looks like you are off to a good start

revhtree · May 14, 2012

That is a sweet little tank! LOL!

bige · May 14, 2012

That is cool.

redemer123 · May 14, 2012

Water testing this bad boy

since its nearly impossible to somehow make a overflow or drill this tank (due to lack of space) i've decided to come up will a super sweet aquascape that will cover up equipment ie. heater(if needed, not sure yet if led's will make enough heat, unlikely) and the smaller koralia powerhead for flow.

Poseidon · May 14, 2012

There used to be a little heater, flat pad style on the one that was on the desk at RP, any idea where that went?

redemer123 · May 14, 2012

HMMM good question Mike, im not really sure. i'll have to look into that.

mallorieGgator · May 14, 2012

Looks nice! What paint did you use? I'm looking to paint the back of mine too.

larryl · May 14, 2012

Sweet tank Andrew!

revsgirl · May 15, 2012

Awesome!! Can't wait to see your progress!!

redemer123 · May 15, 2012

Ok guys quick update, with the help of my good friend Andy (schminksbro) of the Blue Glow, we came up with the awesome idea for an aquascape. We decided with my lack of space my best bet would be to actually make the back wall the aquascape. Also I would utilize the structure as a way to hide equipment such as the powerhead.

So again thanks to Andy for using his reef saw to turn this...

Into this...

now my next step was to use black silicone to stick the rocks to the back of the walls,as you know I painted the back wall black so it will easily blend in. I also needed some additional design help so I hired my girlfriend to help place rocks and tell me what looks best.

this is what we came up with..

as usual feel free to comment with ideas and critisizms and what not!

redemer123 · May 15, 2012

Oh also it looks weird from this view I promise it looks waaaay better in person haha

redemer123 · May 15, 2012

sand anybody?

Poseidon · May 15, 2012

THat saw is WAY cool isn't it?

I think you are off to a great start, not sure about the flat top rock on the top right though. I am sure you have plans for it.

bige · May 16, 2012

That looks awesome. I'm gonna steal your idea when I build my next tank.

skinz78 · May 16, 2012

Looking great!

redemer123 · May 16, 2012

bige said:
That looks awesome. I'm gonna steal your idea when I build my next tank.

you cant, i've had the idea trademarked..or is it copyright protected? lol goodluck, its a unique approach to a small tank thats for sure

redemer123 · May 16, 2012

anyway, the tank is on its way to a cycle. got water in it lastnight as well so im sure by mid june it will be more than ready to add some smokin corals.