This should be interesting 2.5 pico

reeferfoxx · Jan 28, 2017

surfnsalt said:
I think it looks like more than it is. It's the 6 lbs of rock. I need lots of surface area for coral! [emoji16][emoji12]

Surface area has nothing to do with density. Correct me if I'm wrong, I would shoot for thinner pieces with the same surface area.

surfnsalt · Jan 28, 2017

reeferfoxx said:
Surface area has nothing to do with density. Correct me if I'm wrong, I would shoot for thinner pieces with the same surface area.

I did take some stuff out. Thanks it looks more full than it is. So hard too find small stuff. I cut down and drilled some stuff in there. Honestly not sure how much I need for bio filter. No sand and probably just corals.

elfda · Jan 29, 2017

This looks super cool!

Macdaddynick1 · Jan 29, 2017

This is actually really cool

surfnsalt · Jan 31, 2017

Still haven't come up with a scape and there is to much rock in there,but I put a piece of live rock in to seed. I'm either going to ghost feed or put pure ammonia and to start the cycle. Found something to pretty up the base and hide the "sump" area, let me know what you think!

JoshH · Jan 31, 2017

beautiful! look's like it's sitting on a well, can't wait to see this build play out. Very creative!

Merck · Jan 31, 2017

DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS.......

ChiCity · Jan 31, 2017

surfnsalt said:
Still haven't come up with a scape and there is to much rock in there,but I put a piece of live rock in to seed. I'm either going to ghost feed or put pure ammonia and to start the cycle. Found something to pretty up the base and hide the "sump" area, let me know what you think!

haaaa! water changes will be a breeze...
Cool build man

Tuffyyyyy · Jan 31, 2017

Man the detail you've put into everything is awesome

ReefNo0ob · Feb 1, 2017

surfnsalt said:
Still haven't come up with a scape and there is to much rock in there,but I put a piece of live rock in to seed. I'm either going to ghost feed or put pure ammonia and to start the cycle. Found something to pretty up the base and hide the "sump" area, let me know what you think!

What do you use for a Pico "sump"? Like what does it consist of? Im really interested in doing one of these

Chrisfish · Feb 1, 2017

Awesome thread, following

surfnsalt · Feb 1, 2017

ReefNo0ob said:
What do you use for a Pico "sump"? Like what does it consist of? Im really interested in doing one of these

Check out the beginning pictures this "tank" sits on another tiny container which has a return pump heater and little filtersock. I should be able to throw some media in there as well.

Fishyj · Feb 1, 2017

This really looks great. You did an awesome job.

elfda · Feb 1, 2017

Super cute, especially with the new brickwork and new live rock!

Loving seeing this project come together. [emoji177]

surfnsalt · Feb 2, 2017

Quick update started a cycle with extra rock in there! I will work on a final scape during the cycle. I cut the top so the kessil shines right in! Just trying to come up with a way to dress up the top. What do you guys think if I do something like the bottom on the top?

ruairidh_ · Feb 3, 2017

I personally wouldn't have anything on the top unless it's a vital part, I think it would look good without, completely up to you though

surfnsalt · Feb 3, 2017

ruairidh_ said:
I personally wouldn't have anything on the top unless it's a vital part, I think it would look good without, completely up to you though

My concern was overheating in the summer months with a top. Is your concern the same? Other than that I figured it would keep evaporation down and keep house dust from getting into the system.

surfnsalt · Feb 11, 2017

Still cycling, but while we wait check out my tanks and pics! Follow me on Instagram! Username: surfnsalt81
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