Small step, but proud nonetheless

[ErinD]

Ok, this really isn’t much compared to some other DIY’s we have on here, but this one I’m proud of and considering my wife’s lack of interest, I’m resorting to showing you guys!
I added a VERY small refugium (5.5g) to my setup and now have added an ATO using a Cambro restaurant food container. Total cost of ATO reservoir = $11. Refugium + overflow cost = $107 including light and sock. Total ATO build + micro ATO + refugium + overflow = $218 (had point to use on live aquaria for the ATO so knocked the price down by $22. Did it more for the experience than the result, but am seeing reduced Nitrates and growth in chaeto so hey, not bad, eh?

 

[ReeferSteve]

Well done. And you’re already seeing the benefits of your work. You can’t beat that!

 

[danieyella]

Awesome job, and already seeing results? Even better!

 

[Neoalchemist]

Looks nice too

 

[crusso1993]

Ok, this really isn’t much compared to some other DIY’s we have on here, but this one I’m proud of and considering my wife’s lack of interest, I’m resorting to showing you guys!
I added a VERY small refugium (5.5g) to my setup and now have added an ATO using a Cambro restaurant food container. Total cost of ATO reservoir = $11. Refugium + overflow cost = $107 including light and sock. Total ATO build + micro ATO + refugium + overflow = $218 (had point to use on live aquaria for the ATO so knocked the price down by $22. Did it more for the experience than the result, but am seeing reduced Nitrates and growth in chaeto so hey, not bad, eh?

Looks like a fine job to me!

 

[Victoria M]

Ok, this really isn’t much compared to some other DIY’s we have on here, but this one I’m proud of and considering my wife’s lack of interest, I’m resorting to showing you guys!
I added a VERY small refugium (5.5g) to my setup and now have added an ATO using a Cambro restaurant food container. Total cost of ATO reservoir = $11. Refugium + overflow cost = $107 including light and sock. Total ATO build + micro ATO + refugium + overflow = $218 (had point to use on live aquaria for the ATO so knocked the price down by $22. Did it more for the experience than the result, but am seeing reduced Nitrates and growth in chaeto so hey, not bad, eh?

That is pretty nice! I love my small DIY projects and I love it when folks share their own DIY projects too!

 

[Reef-junky]

Nice!

I don’t even bother telling the wife anymore. All I get is “not another fish tank thing”.

 

[Billldg]

AWESOME JOB!!! I think it looks great!

 

[BrandonS]

Be warned once you start DIY you'll always be saying "i could do that"

 

[Daddy-o]

I listen to cat and dog stories, she listens to tank tidbits.

 

[Reef-junky]

Be warned once you start DIY you'll always be saying "i could do that"

Very true and then as you gain more skill you’ll start to say I can redo that and make it better.

 

[DaneGer21]

Nice job! Sometimes the fear is more than the actual job. Way to overcome and go for it!