Show me your desktop pico reefs.

I_Got_Crabs · Nov 17, 2018

I am looking to start a pico reef at work. Anybody have any luck starting an easy to maintain pico system?

I was thinking one of these, but I'm not sure:

https://minicompletetank.com/products/mini-complete-tank-mini-aquarium.html

It's an AIO pico with corner overflow and sump.

Katrina71 · Nov 17, 2018

That's cool.

Stealthprix · Nov 17, 2018

I don't have much experience with pico reefs but have you seen just how small the tank that you posted actually is?

Stealthprix · Nov 17, 2018

I seen a picture of one of those tanks and it barely fits a typical 12 ounce soda can laying on it's side lol. I still want one of those tanks though. Would make a cool zoa or gsp garden.

Katrina71 · Nov 17, 2018

My future sexy shrimp tank. 1 gallon.

Stealthprix · Nov 17, 2018

Cool idea Katrina! Did you find that at a home store of some kind?

Devaji · Nov 17, 2018

might check the pico forum but I remember the mico reefers saying its a bit small...IKD give it a try let us know. looks really cool

Katrina71 · Nov 17, 2018

Stealthprix said:
Cool idea Katrina! Did you find that at a home store of some kind?

It's actually an obscure Red Sea. eBay.

lbacha · Nov 17, 2018

Here is my work tank, it sits next to me in my cubicle. Very easy to maintain (I add water, feed the fish and shrimp and pull some Cheato every couple weeks.)

Katrina71 · Nov 17, 2018

Stealthprix said:
Cool idea Katrina! Did you find that at a home store of some kind?

That is actually an awesome idea if I need to replace the tank or upsize.

Stealthprix · Nov 18, 2018

Katrina71 said:
That is actually an awesome idea if I need to replace the tank or upsize.

Whenever the wife drags me to hobby lobby or some other store all I do is look for items that would make cool pico tanks lol!

Katrina71 · Nov 18, 2018

@Stealthprix you are a bad influence

Salty.Reefer · Nov 18, 2018

My 5 gallon office desk tank. It is a AIO lifeguard full view. Only flower nems.

Stealthprix · Nov 18, 2018

Katrina71 said:
@Stealthprix you are a bad influence

@Katrina71 a bad influence on who? You? lol!

biophilia · Nov 18, 2018

Stealthprix said:
Whenever the wife drags me to hobby lobby or some other store all I do is look for items that would make cool pico tanks lol!

Hahaha. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who does this.

Stealthprix · Nov 18, 2018

biophilia said:
Hahaha. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who does this.

Nice!!! Then when I find something I like I have to plead my case on why I need it

Stealthprix · Nov 18, 2018

Salty.Reefer said:
My 5 gallon office desk tank. It is a AIO lifeguard full view. Only flower nems.

How do you like the full view tank? I always liked the looks of that very tank

Salty.Reefer · Nov 18, 2018

Stealthprix said:
How do you like the full view tank? I always liked the looks of that very tank

I like it a lot. Have a slanted front pane is weird. It gets bubbles sometimes but nothing major just different than a normal tank.
What I like the most is that because it sits on my desk, my eyes are above the tank so I can look down on it better. The way the glass is tilted makes it so you can look from above easier and see more.
Interesting and cheap thank.

Stealthprix · Nov 18, 2018

Salty.Reefer said:
I like it a lot. Have a slanted front pane is weird. It gets bubbles sometimes but nothing major just different than a normal tank.
What I like the most is that because it sits on my desk, my eyes are above the tank so I can look down on it better. The way the glass is tilted makes it so you can look from above easier and see more.
Interesting and cheap thank.

Yeah, that slanted front has always been intriguing to me. Glad to know you like it. I'm honestly glad to get someone's "review" on that tank. How's the filtration area? Large enough to work with?