Mini Complete Tank Build

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Ordered a "cleaning kit" today.

 

[RipVanWinkle]

Just got my delivery from @CherryCorals. I am really looking forward to seeing how these look in the tank. ups decided to take there time delivering so water and container was really warm. The cool pack helped some. Could only imagine if it wasnt there. Corals look ok for now and are acclimating for temp.

Mine are coming today glad to hear there’s a cool pack lol

 

[Cheeze]

Following this, because it's the coolest thing!
I've never seen such a small tank before, let alone a reef tank! The fact that you are using a plastic cup as a sump is mind blowing lol

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Following too!! I see you have modded the sump, forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the media in the bag squished between the acrylic?

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Mine are coming today glad to hear there’s a cool pack lol

Hopefully you either live in a cool place or they deliver it early. I live in FL and I didnt get until 730 pm. You can see temp pics above. But corals seem to be ok. Cool pack definetly helped.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Following this, because it's the coolest thing!
I've never seen such a small tank before, let alone a reef tank! The fact that you are using a plastic cup as a sump is mind blowing lol

Thank you. There is actually a competition vor these starting soon you can get in on. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/unofficial-mini-complete-tank-contest.849652/page-5#post-9305464 . its actually not a cup, more of a container. It was all includes in the purchase and part of design. But it is definetly unique.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Following too!! I see you have modded the sump, forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the media in the bag squished between the acrylic?

Rge only mod I did was swapping out sponges and their filter inserts. Also addded tube for return in main display. The media is nano chemo pure and I believe blue is the specific version. There is media and stuff that comes along with it but wanted to start using this. I posted in reply before this of competition link for these if you want to join. I cant unless I break it down to be fair to others but dont want to do so so following that one as well.

 

[RipVanWinkle]

Hopefully you either live in a cool place or they deliver it early. I live in FL and I didnt get until 730 pm. You can see temp pics above. But corals seem to be ok. Cool pack definetly helped.

Chicago area, definitely not cool I don’t think anywhere is cooling off this week!!

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Time for a tank cleaning as diatoms are showing and needs a water change as well as adding Tisbe pods from algagendirect picked up at madreefercorals .

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Time for a tank cleaning as diatoms are showing and needs a water change as well as adding Tisbe pods from algagendirect picked up at madreefercorals .

I can't find the bamboo tray anywhere in stock so I'm canvassing my wood scraps stash to see if I can find something suitable.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

I can't find the bamboo tray anywhere in stock so I'm canvassing my wood scraps stash to see if I can find something suitable.

Also home goods has charges. You can go with regular square or find the natural wood with bark. They also sell these at other stores to. Not the ones that comes with the tank that is.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

So I measured about 5 cups water with no rock or sand, so I'm testing 4 cups in a plastic container. I have the light on and pump to see what my room temp will be. The micro heater I have is 7.5w and I think it'll still be too big. I might have to buy the cunzo one. I did notice that it has a low/med/high switch which is cool.

Then I cleared the shelf above my 20g. The tank looks so small, it's adorable.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

So here was me attempting to do a water change on instagram live. Lol.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

So I measured about 5 cups water with no rock or sand, so I'm testing 4 cups in a plastic container. I have the light on and pump to see what my room temp will be. The micro heater I have is 7.5w and I think it'll still be too big. I might have to buy the cunzo one. I did notice that it has a low/med/high switch which is cool.

Then I cleared the shelf above my 20g. The tank looks so small, it's adorable.

That looks really good. You could get corner wire runners to hide the cords. You could even plumb it to the main eventually lol. Let me know how the temps go.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

That looks really good. You could get corner wire runners to hide the cords. You could even plumb it to the main eventually lol. Let me know how the temps go.

Currently seeing how high the heater will make this, it's at 80.6 so far. Definitely too strong

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Currently seeing how high the heater will make this, it's at 80.6 so far. Definitely too strong

80 isnt to bad its when it gets to 83 I would worry. But some corals live in temps up to 86. I don't recomend though lol

 

[Mhamilton0911]

83?! Ha, my heater is at 85.6 and climbing. These must not have any preset temp... will be looking to order the cunzo one.

 

[Wasabiroot]

Saw you in the cherrycorals.com live sale thread. Glad the frags arrived ok. They are a high quality vendor for sure. I pick mine up Sunday. Super neat build and following

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

83?! Ha, my heater is at 85.6 and climbing. These must not have any preset temp... will be looking to order the cunzo one.

Yeah, that is a really warm temp. Hopefully the other one works out better for you. Let me knows.