3lusive
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I started a mini complete tank a while back but quickly realized that in order to maintain this tank for any amout of time it would need some serious upgrades. I travel for work sometimes gone 4-5 days at a time so this tank is not ideal for me but I am determined to make it work.
One of the major issues is flow for the reef setup. There is a user on IG that created a flow nozzle for these tanks to help increase the velocity of stock flow without ruining the look of the tank. He was kind enough to share his print files and so I had a local 3d print shop make one for me. Its not the cleanest work but this is mainly a trial run until I can get a 3d printer of my own.
Underside of the flow mod input siliconed in place
Flow mod Output
Flow mod in place
The second issue I wanted to tackle was top off. As we all know, stability is key, so even the smallest amout of evaporation could be a disaster in such a small tank. My fix for this was to drill the sump to add an input for the ATO. I am using an XP Aqua flood guardian paired with an Avast Marine diaphragm pump. I needed the slow flow of the diaphragm pump to prevent flooding my desk.
I also added a temp controller and heater to the sump. This required me to drill a couple extra slots for power / sensor wires which I was a bit nervous about for some reason. I was perfectly fine with drilling the massive hole for the ATO but these smaller ones triggered my anxiety. lol
And finally the only pic everyone cares about , the FTS. this one will be a bit disappointing as the tank is still empty as of this post but I should be up and running later today. I also plan to shoot some video of the ATO as some have asked to see it in action.
Thats all for now, still looking for stocking ideas / input so feel free to chime in.
One of the major issues is flow for the reef setup. There is a user on IG that created a flow nozzle for these tanks to help increase the velocity of stock flow without ruining the look of the tank. He was kind enough to share his print files and so I had a local 3d print shop make one for me. Its not the cleanest work but this is mainly a trial run until I can get a 3d printer of my own.
Underside of the flow mod input siliconed in place
Flow mod Output
Flow mod in place
The second issue I wanted to tackle was top off. As we all know, stability is key, so even the smallest amout of evaporation could be a disaster in such a small tank. My fix for this was to drill the sump to add an input for the ATO. I am using an XP Aqua flood guardian paired with an Avast Marine diaphragm pump. I needed the slow flow of the diaphragm pump to prevent flooding my desk.
I also added a temp controller and heater to the sump. This required me to drill a couple extra slots for power / sensor wires which I was a bit nervous about for some reason. I was perfectly fine with drilling the massive hole for the ATO but these smaller ones triggered my anxiety. lol
And finally the only pic everyone cares about , the FTS. this one will be a bit disappointing as the tank is still empty as of this post but I should be up and running later today. I also plan to shoot some video of the ATO as some have asked to see it in action.
Thats all for now, still looking for stocking ideas / input so feel free to chime in.
