Ldogg's 3g Office Pico

[Ldogg]

I picked up this new 3g JBJ picotope from a local reefer. he had painted it, but never filled it. I have wanted a tank a work for a while, but never got around to doing it. after seeing this tank for sale I jumped on it, and picked it up.

here is is stock sitting on my desk

I just ordered the LED retro kit to fit into the stock fixture. that retro kit puts out the equivilent of a 35w HQI. I am also going to do the AC70 Mod, and add a small fuge in there, and move the heater into the filter. so far all I have is the pic above. The filter and LED fixture will be here later in the week, and I am taking a few pieces of Live rock from my established 120g, plus a little bit of sand, and about 1.5g of water. that should allow me to skip the cycle for the most part, and start adding frags in a week or so after checking params. this will mainly have Acans, and Zoas.

 

[FaviaFreak]

ohhh the possibilities!!! nice

 

[Ldogg]

I am also going to keep the light fixture on the back. I ordered a 2nd pico fixture, and i am increasing the length of the arms that hold the fixture. this will let me mount the fixture on the back of the AC70 and keep the clean look.

 

[Ldogg]

thx. I am pretty happy with it so far, except for the fish selection for this size. so i may go fishless, until I find a goby I like.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Cool nano! I love nanos!!

 

[aaronlovesshel]

super nice Ldogg, I am thinking I would like to do the same. Looking forward to seeing it fill up. Congrats!

 

[Ldogg]

thx, guy's. I can't wait for the lights to get here.

 

[Nano-Newb1983]

man thats sooo cool... i have wanted one of those for awhile for some zoas. I cant wait to see this bad boy fill up

 

[Ldogg]

thanks. This will be an all acan/Zoa/Ric tank... thats the plan anyway.

 

[Ldogg]

my AC70 showed up today, and I am ordering an RKL for the tank today as well.

 

[bannshy]

I like it, I would love a tank at work. I just don't thinkI would get any work done.

 

[Ldogg]

yeah, We will see how that goes...

 

[Nano-Newb1983]

i think once i see yours going up its going to make me want one bad. Im thinking this thread is goin to cost me some money.. lol cant wait for pics

 

[Ldogg]

here's my idea for extending the stock light. once the second light get's here I can use the telescopic arms from it to complete the extension. the question will be if it will hold the weight of the LED components. I think it will be ok, but I won't know for sure till I get the LED retro kit in and installed.

 

[GSELLERS]

keep the water colder and go with a catalina goby those are awesome

 

[ficklefins]

Might not be your cup of tea, but you could always attach the light from the side. Especially the right side that is next to the wall.

 

[Ldogg]

i am going to have to see how the temp will be with such a small water volume. although the AC70 adds a half gallon I think, or maybe a quarter.

 

[Ldogg]

Might not be your cup of tea, but you could always attach the light from the side. Especially the right side that is next to the wall.

yeah, I thought about that, but I want it on the back. if this solution doesn't work, I will figure something else out, to keep it back there. :nerd:

 

[Nano-Newb1983]

what are you putting in the aquaclear? keep it stock?

 

[Ldogg]

I am going to mod it, and make a fuge, heater, carbon, and floss compartment. basically do the normal AC70 Mod.