Dave's "Junk" Nano in 90

Mike&Terry · Jun 25, 2012

dtpollard said:

Wow, Dave! It is really coming along nicely...
-M&T

dtpollard · Jun 25, 2012

Thanks Mike&Terry.

dtpollard · Jun 26, 2012

I added a moded Maxi-Jet 400 to the tank today. It runs about the same flow as the little Pico pump I want. I made it so the powerhead itself hangs on the tank but the Pwerhead is 3/4" out of the water. I also shortened their factory flow director. Its still ugly. lol. I have a few cool ideas; we will see how it plays out.
Here is a daylight pic before the Maxi.

I really need to get down to Autozone to get my LED's.

dtpollard · Jun 27, 2012

Going to try to get a total on my corals so I know what I have left on my budget.

Mushrooms
Blue 3X$10 $30
Red/blue spot $10
Red $10

Frogspawn/Hammer 3X15 $45
Duncans 5X$10 $50
Candy
Green 6X$5 $30
Pink/Purple 2X$10 $20
Acan
3X$5 $15
3X$10 $30
Prism Favia $30
Green Toadstool $20
Pink Pocillipora $20
Cyphastrea Japonica $20
Chalice Blue/Green eye $25

Total So far $365

BarbH · Jun 27, 2012

Wow Dave that is looking really nice

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dtpollard · Jun 28, 2012

Thanks Barb.

I did my first water change yesterday. My Firefish are really timid. I barely see them. I will give them a few more days to try to settle in. If they don't buck up I may have to add a small chromy or something to make them feel more secure.

sokarber · Jun 28, 2012

This is going to be a sweet tank. Cant wait to see more pics. :bounce:

revsgirl · Jun 28, 2012

Looks awesome!!

dtpollard · Jul 1, 2012

Thanks RevsGirl.

Here is the updated FTS:

I added the small green Scoly from LFS a while back for $40. I also added 2 nuclear green and 3 purple death palys. $25

I also added some cheap Blue LED. WOW. When I got the power supply for the fan I neede a 1 amp 12 volt Power supply. I bought a 1.5 amp 12 volt Power supply. I was able to piggy back the new LEDs on that same PS since the LEDs only draw .36 amps leaving me a .14 amp reserve.

Here are some of the LED pics.

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dtpollard · Jul 5, 2012

Not much new to report. Stupid Firefish still hiding, otherwise the tank is looking great. I have never had a nano before and am amazed at the amount of enjoyment I get from such a small display.

mallorieGgator · Jul 5, 2012

Looking good! Those blue LEDS sure make everything glow!

Mike&Terry · Jul 5, 2012

dtpollard said:
Not much new to report. Stupid Firefish still hiding, otherwise the tank is looking great. I have never had a nano before and am amazed at the amount of enjoyment I get from such a small display.

Dave, the tank is looking fantastic!

-M&T

dtpollard · Jul 6, 2012

Thanks everyone.

Here is an update pic from just now. I thought it looked good tonight.

BarbH · Jul 7, 2012

Really digging this nano Dave, looks great 1smile1

dtpollard · Jul 7, 2012

BarbH said:
Really digging this nano Dave, looks great 1smile1

Thanks Barb.

dtpollard · Jul 9, 2012

So I added a scissortail dartfish That I have had for years that never hides to the nano. He swim around the first day but now is taking the hiding in the same hole with the fire fish.