Jbj Desktop Aquarium

[NickSc]

Ok, I bought the jbj desktop aquarium because I needed a frag tank and this one had nice dimensions. Although it comes with a filter, it was not designed with a reefer in mind. So let the modifications begin. The idea was to make this look as stock as possible.

 

[NickSc]

Ok, with the help of a heat gun, I got the stock filter apart. The design is horrible. Take a look.

 

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Here is the new design. I’m

 

[NickSc]

Fits a bigger pump if needed. The idea is not to have to add a power head.

 

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Check it out. My used spin stream is attached.

 

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How it looks on the tank. Added some extra that could be used with a media basket if needed.

 

[NickSc]

To fit a protein skimmer, I need to modify some parts I have. I want to use all the parts I have before buying. Check out my mini skimmer pump. Made from an air valve and a mini usb pump.

 

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Got the protein skimmer in the chamber. Fits like a glove. I hope it works as it should.

 

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Lights are on. How is it looking?

 

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Finally have some water in. However I will probably need to change the return. The spin stream is kicking up too much sand. Will update once I have it fixed.

 

[NickSc]

Finally got some frags in. Check it out.

 

[Aquadude1]

The scape is looking great!

 

[NickSc]

The scape is looking great!

Thank you. I used two little fish stax. It worked out great for this project.

 

[Aquadude1]

I had never heard of that. I might try some for my future 40 gallon build.

 

[NickSc]

I had never heard of that. I might try some for my future 40 gallon build.

For a 40. I would go to local store and see if they have some sliced rocks. The size of the rocks will be much bigger which would look nice in a 40.

 

[Aquadude1]

Yeah I have the main structure this would be for a small rock flower garden

 

[Aquadude1]

I've done mixed reefs this time I was planning for a small acro dominant system. I think the rock flowers would give some nice variation as long as they stay on their island, but I might do a clam instead. Those look like kessil a80s, how do you like them?

 

[NickSc]

I've done mixed reefs this time I was planning for a small acro dominant system. I think the rock flowers would give some nice variation as long as they stay on their island, but I might do a clam instead. Those look like kessil a80s, how do you like them?

That sounds like a nice tank you are planning. So far I like the Kessil A80s I won one in a raffle and had it lying around for a few years before this project. But I do like the look of the light. Nice spread for this shallow tank.

 

[NickSc]

It appears the little skimmer is working!!! May need to modify it a little, but it appears to be getting the job done.

 

[NickSc]

Just got a voltage regulator for my mini protein skimmer to improve adjustments. Let’s see how it works. I’ll post pics of the results.