Mallorie and Matt's Nano in 90 Build Thread!

mallorieGgator · May 17, 2012

So, I put in an equipment order from marine depot since I got my new JOB! YAY! Here's what I ordered:

AquaticLife 4 Bulb 24" T5 controllable fixture w/ moonlights
1 ATI Aquablue Special
1 ATI Coral Plus
2 ATI True Actinics
Hydor Koralia Nano Powerhead 240GPH
Hagen Fluval Brush Kit- to clean out the intake tube of the aquaclear 50

mallorieGgator · May 17, 2012

btkrausen said:
You'll need to modify the cover, not the basket. It was very minimal. I can take a pic if you want.

That would be nice.

You can post it here...just don't thread hijack... lol! :bounce:

BarbH · May 18, 2012

Congrats on the new job :high5: Always exciting to be getting new equipment.

mallorieGgator · May 18, 2012

Barb,
Are you going to set up your tank or not?

BarbH · May 18, 2012

mallorieGgator said:
Barb,
Are you going to set up your tank or not?

As tempting as it is I think I will pass on this one, still working on getting things going with my 72, getting my fish, and hopefully by the end of the summer have lighting that will allow me to start having corals. Along with that I might have a chance on getting a car that is a bit more reliable then the '74 Chevy that I am driving right now. Just not enough money coming in without working a bunch of overtime.

mallorieGgator · May 18, 2012

That's a wise choice. Got to get around with the car. You can't drive a nano. Lol

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BarbH · May 18, 2012

mallorieGgator said:
That's a wise choice. Got to get around with the car. You can't drive a nano. Lol

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LOL that is for sure and with a better car I could actually get out to the real lfs stores around me instead of being limited to the fish/pet shop in town.

mallorieGgator · May 22, 2012

So my stuff should be here the 24th. I am probably going to have to buy a small hob simmer. Was looking at the aquaticlife one since it's really small and is $59.99 epoch is good for me.

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mallorieGgator · May 24, 2012

So my stuff came in today...yay! However the light fixture is faulty which is really irritating. There is a metal piece under the reflector that is not allowing me to put the moonlights in place. Whoever checked this light should be fired because the moonlights are hanging out and won't plug in. Uggggg. But I called marine depot and the are doing what they can. Unfortunately, I have a feeling I will have to send the light back to aquaticlife and they will "fix" it and send it back which will probably take at least 4 weeks.

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gar732 · May 24, 2012

Wow, I would expect marine depot to exchange the light for you. That's not very good customer service, that stinks.

mallorieGgator · May 24, 2012

Ok. So the guy from marine depot called me back and told me the ballast was in the wrong spot so I fixed it by myself. Kind of a huge pain but I got it working. I am REALLY digging the bulb combo! It's a nice blue with a bit of white and other colors mixed. I tried to get a full spectrum of colors. I guess I never knew what I was missing by not using actinics all this time.

also, on a random note, my BPC FT is putting out two new eyes! Finally! Its been growing like a weed but not putting out eyes. Yay!

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mallorieGgator · May 25, 2012

Got the light up last night with the hubby's help. What a pain! But it looks great! Will post some pictures tonight.

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btkrausen · May 25, 2012

Sweet...good news. Glad you didn't have to wait for another and have to return the first

Mike&Terry · May 25, 2012

Glad to hear you were able to fix the light yourself. Looking forward to seeing some pics.

-M&T

BarbH · May 25, 2012

Hey Mallorie had noticed in Bryan's thread you where trying to figure out the background for your tank since already had water in it, was wondering if you came up with something yet? A Possible idea is using a thin piece of plexi painting it and attaching it to the back of the tank, it is what I have on the back of my tank works pretty good.

mallorieGgator · May 25, 2012

Good idea Barb! I haven't had time to figure anything out. Sooo busy! Lol!

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REEFKEEPER10 · May 25, 2012

My brother went to autozone and got some black window tent and put it on his tank. It turned out pretty good. Just make sure to get the bubbles out. Lol

mallorieGgator · May 26, 2012

Sorry I haven't posted the pics yet! Been busy at work all week and exhausted when I come home. I'll try and get them up tonight.

btkrausen · May 26, 2012

REEFKEEPER10 said:
My brother went to autozone and got some black window tent and put it on his tank. It turned out pretty good. Just make sure to get the bubbles out. Lol

Window tint works well since, from the front, it looks blacked out, but from the back you can look into the tank

However, it might be hard to put tint on that running tank.

mallorieGgator · May 26, 2012

Ok, finally some updated pictures! :bounce:

Light fixture: AquaticLife T5 with individual reflectors ans 4 LED moonlights: Blulb Combo: 2 ATI True Actinics, 1 ATI Coral Plus, 1 ATI Aquablue Special- I love this color combo! It's going to really make my corals glow!

We put the box over the tank to keep stuff from getting in it:

Then a sheet to make sure nothing gets in the opened areas:

Our cat Puff wanted to help:

Light awaiting being hanged:

FINALLY got the got these stupid things up. What a pain in the butt!

Light hanged and daylights on:

Moonlights on:

I added a koralia 240 and it's not enough flow for me. So, I'll be making an order from BRS sometime to get another one, a hydor controller, a HOB reef octopus skimmer, some carbon, and GFO.