Handfree budget 10g nano build

Bacon505 · Jan 12, 2020

Tank:
10g nuvo fusion all in one (used $35)
Stand:
regular cabinet stand bought at lowes(on clearance $25)
System running for 21 months.
parameter:
unknown( never tested)
Equipment.
- Kessil 150(free from friend)
- Small korallia powerhead(free from local reefer)

sorry kinda boring build on this nano. The only equipment is a kessil 150 and a tinny powerhead

Jake_the_reefer · Jan 12, 2020

Such a cool looking build!

Auquanut · Jan 12, 2020

Awesome! The floating scape is amazing!
Just one thing: You need to throw some money at it just to make the rest of us feel better. It's the only decent thing to do.

Bacon505 · Jan 12, 2020

oh hahah like i mentioned that it’s an experiment to see if a system can run as simple as it can be. Just to give some motivation. Clear some misconception that a reef system can run at very bare minimum.

Bacon505 · Jan 12, 2020

this tank doesnt even use a heater and never a water change with tap water topoff

bdeppen · Jan 12, 2020

This is a super interesting build. I love the idea and am curious to see how it works out long term.

Bacon505 · Jan 13, 2020

bdeppen said:
This is a super interesting build. I love the idea and am curious to see how it works out long term.

Bdeppen, tank is almost at 2 year mark so it went well than i expected.

bdeppen · Jan 13, 2020

Bacon505 said:
Bdeppen, tank is almost at 2 year mark so it went well than i expected.

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Peace River · Jan 13, 2020

I have a 10g IM nano as well so it is always interesting to see how others see them up!

Just_Pete · Jan 20, 2020

Please tell how you made the floating rock

Awesome build. Just goes to show that every tank and process is different. Great job.

Bacon505 · Jan 20, 2020

Just_Pete said:
Please tell how you made the floating rock

Awesome build. Just goes to show that every tank and process is different. Great job.

Its drilled with a bulkhead and pvc. Im starting a new project with a redsea nano. I’ll probably do a diy flying scape article to show how to do it. Keep a look out for it if you’re interested. Fairly simple.

Brittmcoleman · Jan 24, 2020

I love the budget. What awesome friends and finds!!!! Green with envy.

Malifry97 · Jan 24, 2020

How no heater...just curious...not doubting the tank...it clearly works

Jake_the_reefer · Jan 24, 2020

Malifry97 said:
How no heater...just curious...not doubting the tank...it clearly works

His room is probably kept at a constant temp

Malifry97 · Jan 24, 2020

Jake_the_reefer said:
His room is probably kept at a constant temp

yea that’d probably make sense

Bacon505 · Jan 25, 2020

Malifry97 said:
How no heater...just curious...not doubting the tank...it clearly works

Yes no heater for the life span of this tank. Winter time room temp is around 70-72 and temp in the tank fluctuate between 65-69 according to my digital temp monitor.

Malifry97 · Jan 25, 2020

Bacon505 said:
Yes no heater for the life span of this tank. Winter time room temp is around 70-72 and temp in the tank fluctuate between 65-69 according to my digital temp monitor.

Cool beans!