Wet Acrylic Nano 7.5!!!

[txg8gxp]

New prototype nano. The Wet Acrylic Nano 7.5, tank measures 14x14x12". The back filtration is setup for a cryptic, DSB and macro fuge. Only nano tank I've ever seen to offer such a wide range of different styles of filtration. The first chamber behind the overflow can be stacked all the way to the top with rock rubble. The center chamber can run a 4" DSB while still leaving 1" of baffle exposed above the DSB. For a pump it will be running a mini-jet 606. The tank also includes euro bracing around the display tank and a extended bottom plate with rounded edges. This tank was made with transparent blue bottom plate and back dividers. Between the blue color and design of the back filtration this is a very unique tank. More info and pictures will be added as I get the tank setup. Now for a few pics.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01411.jpg?t=1296712921
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http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01412.jpg?t=1296713248

[txg8gxp]

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01419.jpg?t=1296713499
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01418.jpg?t=1296713542
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http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01425.jpg?t=1296713662

[Big_Pun]

oh do I ever miss my nano, I'm so getting back into the pico game. what direction are you going with this tank

[Europhyllia]

cute!
Yes, what are you going to do with it? :)

[lakers10]

that's nice I am gettin a 6 gallon bio. Wish I can get a acrylic one like that one it's awesome..

[ismvel]

When I made my acrylic tank, this is what I initially envisioned, but then I decided I would just use the existing sump I had from Ace so I used a coast to coast external overflow instead. Nice little tank for sure though.

[txg8gxp]

The plan for this tank is a bonsai inspired zoa tank. I will run cryptic, DSB and chaeto as filtration. Once I get water in the tank I will add a video to show the flow with the included pump.

[txg8gxp]

These tanks should be available for sale soon through MrCobsCorals.com. I was just asked to test one to check for any possible upgrades. I'm sure they would be happy to answer any questions for anyone interested.

[Europhyllia]

Go Jack! I am excited for them. They do great work :)

[Jarob]

How much I want to set up a nano Zoa tank bad!!!

[justahobby]

Killer tank!

[txav8r]

How much I want to set up a nano Zoa tank bad!!!


We are still trying to come up with a fair price. Once we have on we will post it on our website.

[RayAllen]

Very nice design

[jrsatx20]

From the back it looks like the water will have big drop making a lot of noise. But nice tank im enjoying my 30 gallon more than my 135.

[txg8gxp]

The water will only have a big drop if you run the water level low. You will want the center chamber pretty full to house more macro.

[allan]

That is a very nice tank. I wouldn't mind getting one without the back pieces, just a miniture overflow so I can tie it into my current system.

Of course I may need more house if I'm going to keep setting up tanks...

[markgsa]

Awesome tank! I would like a black back or solid blue, if these options were available. Super cool you get to test one out. What type of lighting are you planning on running? I used to yank out that yellow tab on the mini jets and it would give it a little extra flow.

[txg8gxp]

I believe all those options will be available. I will be running led's on this tank for sure, just not possitive on what yet.

[allan]

Oh, let jack know that if he needs another beta tester....

:)

[markgsa]

I'll be the 3rd version tester.

[kkiel02]

How much I want to set up a nano Zoa tank bad!!!

Ditto but with SPS/chalices here.

[txg8gxp]

Quick update. I got the rock rubble and DSB put in the back. The sand bed is 3.5" deep.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01427.jpg?t=1296966000

[Mr Cob]

looking good Stephen. Thanks for posting all of the pics, very curious to see how the flow runs through the back. Did you end up cutting some off the top of the second baffle? If so...how much, kind of looks to be about 3/4's of an inch judging by the white...but perhaps that's just a glare or something..?

I love the sand bed dude.

[Europhyllia]

would it be possible to make that sandbed a tad higher?

[txg8gxp]

I'm not sure how much I cut off the baffle to correct the water level, I will have to measure it for you. Yes, the sand bed can go higher. I will probably add another 1/2-1" of sand to it. The baffle on this prototype is only 5" so I don't want to go above a 4.5" sandbed.

[txg8gxp]

Bad angle on the pic, but this is my bonsai inspired rock. I used 6 pieces of dry rock and marco 400 mortar to hold it all together. I will add more pics when I have some better lighting.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01430.jpg?t=1297058031

[Europhyllia]

Nice! That mortar and acryl combo really holds up well

[txg8gxp]

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC01433.jpg?t=1297191420

[markgsa]

It looks like Johnny 5 from "Short Circuit". Very Cool

[txg8gxp]

hahahahaha, I forgot about that movie..."need more input" Now I want to watch it

It looks like Johnny 5 from "Short Circuit". Very Cool