Davesgt's 12G Nano build

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

Ok I'm setting up another tank, shew this will only be the 7th tank in the house lol. I have a buddy who had to do some liquidating and I in turn scored a really nice 12G Cadlights rimless AIO. It pretty much is exactly what I have been looking for with the zoa tank I have had in mind. Here's what all I got to work with.

12G Cadlights AIO
Vortech MP-10 (not sure I will need it but its there in case)
AI Nano (blue)
AI Mounting arm
Hydor FLO
Stand is a Heavy built 31" tall nights stand that I enclosed the back to make it more rigid.

Well that's about it lol, pretty simple. I will be using black sand and the Eco friendly Real Reef Rock to try and create a look that will show off the Zoas and mushrooms. As far as fish I thought about this for a while and with me not wanting to make a top I figured it would be a perfect tank for my Angler. If any thoughts or suggestions shoot away lol. Ill be getting pictures posted of what I got already by 2mrw and hopefully I can get this tank wet by next week. Thanks everyone

brandon429 · Jan 21, 2016

you have an angler that's rock n roll. saw one for the first time in person two weeks ago, we're rather landlocked here and I thought it was a red leaf

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

Yea he's pretty cool I'll try post a video with my phone if it don't work I'll do it tonight when I get home

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

Oh yea forgot to mention I've had about a pound of Seachem matrix that I'm using for biological sitting in my reef tank to seed for about a month. Hopefully this will help get the bacteria a good jump start.

shovelhead · Jan 21, 2016

That will be a sweet tank.

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

shovelhead said:
That will be a sweet tank.

That frag in your avatar looks real familiar, it didn't happen to come from sea oddities did it?

shovelhead · Jan 21, 2016

Haha yep. It's doubled in size. Did you ever frag the zoas from your tank

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

lol I thought it looked like one of my Plugs. Yea I've got a few fragged like the Rastas, gold mauls, blondies, and I believe I may have a few hornets and watermelons fragged. If there is something you want you can always let me know.

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

Here is a pic of it before I try to aquascape

Davesgt · Jan 21, 2016

And another, kinda boring without the fancy loaded coral shots lol, but it will soon be hosting an array of goodies.

Davesgt · Jan 22, 2016

Ok just a small update, I did a tank test to make sure everything would be running smooth and no leaks ( I know the tank held water before the move but I have a habit of testing everything ). I also got the 1/4" thick matting to go under the aquarium cut to the shape of the tank, this matting is sorta like the mat you buy for kitchen drawers to help keep things from sliding, I purchased it from a aquarium dealer on ebay for a few bucks. The whole reason for using this stuff is to help keep from creating any kind of pressure point especially since the tanks bottom is a solid sheet of glass with no rim, plus it also helps keep it from moving.

Davesgt · Jan 24, 2016

Got the black sand in and the Real Reef rock sorta positioned. The reason I say sorta is because I did a real simple looking aquascape but it gives me max space for Zoas and mushroom and still allows for sand space for some scoly's. Here's where the sorta comes in lol, I know me and I will tear it out and change it over the next few days, so I guess we will see where it ends

Davesgt · Jan 24, 2016

Another

revhtree · Jan 25, 2016

Great start!

Davesgt · Jan 25, 2016

Ok I've come to a decision I'd like to have you guys help with. I currently have a AI nano (blue) on this tank but have been wondering if I should get a prime instead or just use the nano. The reason I like the prime is because I currently use them on other tanks plus I love the app and wifi ability, but besides that the nano will provide the 20k look I want anyways and has a bunch of goodies as well. So do you think I should keep it or get another prime?

fishroomlady · Jan 25, 2016

I'm sorry I can't reply to your question - I just wanted to say your plans for this tank is really cool! I'm looking forward to seeing this one come alive - love your angler

Davesgt · Jan 25, 2016

fishroomlady said:
I'm sorry I can't reply to your question - I just wanted to say your plans for this tank is really cool! I'm looking forward to seeing this one come alive - love your angler

Thank you