5.5 Gallon Nano

[klondike4001]

Here are some pics before I do my LED lighting upgrade
http://www.jmastreptiles.com/images/DSCF0952.JPG
http://www.jmastreptiles.com/images/DSCF0953.JPG

[greatwit]

What are you feeding that tiny clam? At that size they get most of their energy from filter feeding phyto and stuff.

[klondike4001]

I add phyto daily, I find they are easiest to take care of in smaller tanks at this size.

[ckorb7]

that clam is awesome where did you get one that small

[cpreefguy]

aquatic warehouse, i believe they still have 2 in the nano up front

[klondike4001]

Thanks for stealing my thunder Sean.... j/k. Yeah Aquatic Warehouse, if they've still got the 2 one's blue like mine and the other's gold.

[cpreefguy]

lol
Soooooorry :roll

[caferacermike]

I just got 4 maximas all under 3/4". They are to cool. 2 were gold and the others were blues. Any idea what your is yet? Mine move around a lot climbing all over the rock work enjoying themselves. In 2 weeks I've seen appreciable growth.

[klondike4001]

Mine's a blue, yeah he's actually stayed put for the last 2 days....

[klondike4001]

Here's an update, top down shot of my little clam, it's about an 1 1/4 inches now.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/MyClam.jpg

[klondike4001]

Whole tank shot taken today.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/5.jpg

[Hotrod32487]

Got any pics of the whole tank?

[klondike4001]

? That was a whole tank shot, minus maybe 1/2 in on both sides.

[Hotrod32487]

No i mean like the whole tank plus aquarium lights and everything. Maybe even a little wall and whatever its sitting on. Im setting up a 5.5 myself and just want to see what other people are doing with them. I want to build a canopy too so ive been trying to get ideas also

[klondike4001]

I'll take one this evening.

[Hotrod32487]

lol still waiting. Also, how many pounds of sand did you put in yours?

[klondike4001]

5 lbs of sand and approx 11 lbs of LR and rubble
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/DSCF1170.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/DSCF1172.jpg

[apedroza]

What type of filtration are you running?? Do you have and overflow box in the right corner?? my wife wants a small tank for her work and these are nice little tanks.

[klondike4001]

Filtration is about 3 lbs or lr rubble, and whisper 10 gallon power filter and chaeto. There is a false wall making the enrite rear of the tank an overflow. The pump is a maxi-Jet 900.

[apedroza]

Cool, I think I get the idea. Does the Whisper filter water coming over the false wall?

[klondike4001]

no, it's hidden in behind the wall completely, it actually hangs on the rear of the tank, next to the heater.

[apedroza]

Sorry thats what I meant. I need to work on my verbal skills. Thanks

[klondike4001]

No problem, any other questions?

[Hotrod32487]

I dont think i understand. Where is the pump pumping water to and from? Nice canopy by the way. I just built one for mine so i know the difficulties. Made mine more complicated than i had to though. Do anything besides stain it?

[klondike4001]

Here's a rough design of what I did.

[apedroza]

Where did you find the parts for the outlet?? What pieces didi you use??

[klondike4001]

I used a 1/2 in bulkhead and loc-line parts and a 2.5 in nozzle.

[apedroza]

Cool Thanks! :D