New to area and setting.g up a nano.

[Fenker]

Hey everyone,
recently moved to Texas and live in Seguin.
ive had a reef tank since I was about 13. I been out of the loop for the last 2 years or so, and am ready to jump back in.
I brought some small left over tanks and equipment out here with me like a custom truvu10g and a 3g nano. I have the 3g nano set up with a 70w mh that is just cycling.
but today I got a new tank!!

Well New to me. Its a 3 sided blue tank with an angled front, all-in-one tank.
its a sea clear tank with a precision marine aio sump. Even a skimmer.

I build custom cabinets, so I'm going to build the tank into a cabinet with book cases.
here is a pic of the tank. I have to draw up the design for the cabinet and do some measurement.

Gallons unknown on the tank, will measure it out.


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120804_144104.jpg


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120804_143836.jpg

[Mr Cob]

welcome to MAAST, great looking nano. What's the stocking plans and lighting?

[Zack]

Send me a pm, I'm looking to make a canopy for a 20 long and would love to see your pricing.

[Fenker]

I'm lighting it with a 150w mh, not sure If I'm going with a 14 or 20k

I'm going to stock it with sps, maybe a clam or 2.

[Mr Cob]

nice, look forward to the build, I'm all about 20k. me like blue

[Zack]

If you want a very blue bulb with high par values try the phoenix 14k. That bulb is very very bright and the blue on it is awesome.

[Fenker]

Little update.
got the plans done for the stand. Going to start building the stand today. Here is the face frame layout.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120807_084802.jpg

[Fenker]

Here is the face frame all built up.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120807_122143.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120807_122151.jpg

[Fenker]

Another project I just finished front fiance



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120807_130330.jpg

If anyone wants a custom stand or hood built let me know. Also if u need cabinets or anything made of wood, let me know!

[reefreak]

looking good man!

[alton]

Looks good and welcome to MAAST and the eastside

[Fenker]

Here is the update. Work is slow so i been taking full advantage of the shop.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120808_091100.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120808_100407.jpg

Face frame on and sanded

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120808_111523.jpg


Side view.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120808_111602.jpg

Just need to build the doors, drawer boxes and stain it. Should have doors and drawer fronts done today. Do u guys think I should do flush inset or a standard overlay cabinet?

Enjoy!

[Louis-210]

Very nice, Are you planning to have a sump? if so what size? If yes you might want to leave room for that. just MO

[Fenker]

No sump, if u look at the OP all see its built in. If I want a sump I still have enough room for a 15-20g sump.

[RayAllen]

Excellent work, man does it pay to have a the right tools and the skills. Big stand for a small tank, but makes for a nice display.

[reefreak]

looking great! thats what i like about tanks that have a wet/dry built it the actual tank.

[Fenker]

No sump, if u look at the OP all see its built in. If I want a sump I still have enough room for a 15-20g sump.

[Fenker]

Excellent work, man does it pay to have a the right tools and the skills. Big stand for a small tank, but makes for a nice display.

That was the point. I got tired of just a stand and a hood, so now its a book shelf, drawers and more cabinet space. So rather than just having the tank as a display, the whole stand/cabinet is a display.

[Fenker]

Its almost done!
All doors r made, just basic hardwood plank doors, drawer fronts r in the clamps right now and will be ready to go tomorrow.
All thats left is to install the drawer hardware, build drawer boxes and clear coat it.

Doors on
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120808_124008.jpg
And stained
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120808_155250.jpg

U can see in the last 2 pics whats going on. Where its stained inside will be open and used as a book shelf.
the center opening will be for the tank, above it is the light.

[Fenker]

Stained and 2 coats of clear.
Building drawer boxes tomorrow. All thats left to do is add base and crown. And add a back and its ready for instal.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120809_162434.jpg

Drawer fronts
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120809_162547.jpg

[Louis-210]

Very nice!:applause: To think of it I do need a canopy made for my 100 gallon :shades:

[Zack]

I just PM'd you about that canopy I wanted!

[Fenker]

I cant seem to send pics through pm or on the thread. So ill see what I can sent tomorrow.
if anyone needs hoods or stands pm me with ur email. It will be easier that way.

[Zack]

zack.guevara@gmail.com

[Fenker]

Got a few questions for u guys,
I'm going to paint the opening where the tank and lights go. Whats a good paint that will hold up to saltwater?
Also for my return pump? This thing is like 20-25 gallons. So I'm not sure what size pump to get.
and lastly, flow. I want an mp10 but thats a lot of $$. Have any other new power heads come out? I was at precision marine last week and I saw some marinelife maxijet400 but u can choose the sure flow or as an actual powerhead.
thanks!

Daniel

[Zack]

I had the maxi 400 pro and never liked it, it's flow is very awkward and the length of the unit hinders aquascaping and is just plain ugly. Look into a few Koralia nanos or maybe a koralia 1.

[350gt]

I used kilz primer and a dockside paint from west marine here in town... some say the primer is enough though....

[350gt]

Go with a sicce pumps for return.. IDK what GPH you need but these things are quiet....

[Fenker]

Here it is in all its glory!
Tank in
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120811_143241.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120811_143256.jpg

All open(doors, drawers)
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120811_143333.jpg

Top of tank
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120811_143355.jpg

[Zack]

Looks like a transformer!!!

[Mr Cob]

very interesting setup, nicely done

[Fenker]

very interesting setup, nicely done

It is a strange tank, but I fell in love with it. I wanted something different and this was perfect!
I wanted to.do.something to test my skill. I designed it and built it and finished it.
Its in the center of my living room and kitchen so it will be the center of attention.

[Fenker]

Looks like a transformer!!!

Haha! I wish it could walk itself out of my lifted truck into the house! That was a pain!

[Fenker]

Not up and running yet, but a couple new updates.
I put handles and knobs on the drawers and doors, as well as 2 500gph jbj powerheads with controller.
should be going this weekend.
BUT, I'm still not sure on a fuge. I kinda had an idea of getting 2 small tanks built with the same angle and putting them on each side of the tank. They will be display fuges. Not sure on the idea yet, but if I do it will be down the line.
what r ur guys opinion on filtering this thing?
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120817_181103.jpg


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120829_122850.jpg

[Scutterborn]

If you did a macro lagoon on one side and a frag tank on the other side it would be awesome!!!

Tie them all together and let the good times roll!


-Ben-

[Fenker]

Thats what I wanna do but idk what to do about lighting for it. I dont want to.cut anything out.

[Scutterborn]

Macro doesn't need a ton of light. A little 10k led wave point clip on would be great. Grows the heck outta mine. You can use a par38 bulb on the frag side. LEDs will help keep it all cooler. :)


-Ben-

[350gt]

What Ben said.... That would look nice..


Hey so that 10k is growing your macro pretty good? I was thinking about that fixture but wasn't sure if I should.. Everything is happy with the 5K cfl except me...

[Scutterborn]

Yeah. It's super bright and my macro really likes it. Here's a night pic with it on.

http://img.tapatalk.com/4245386e-b26c-eaa2.jpg


-Ben-

[Fenker]

The tank is up and running. Got sand, some lr, salt and an airtime today, filled it up an]d let er rip!
Will clear up soon.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120902_155102.jpg

[Fenker]

All cleared up, going to get a little bit more rock, but I like the way a few rocks look

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20120904_174639.jpg

[itsbobbyz]

looks good
awesome stand by the way

[tylermonster]

awesome stand

[Mr Cob]

looks great, will surely be a nice setup once you get her loaded with some livestock.

[The_wolfeman]

Im looking to get a canopy made for my 46 Bowfront. Can you pm me with a rough quote.

[Fenker]

Its been awhile!
Quick update, ive gotten a couple fish and done a couple other things.
My fiance wanted a fish and bought a total impulse buy, a tomato clown. Im not a fan of fish, but I hate clowns (except hybrids and maroons)
So if anyone wants a tomato clown he is free for the taking.
I also got a blenny. I dont know what kind, but i like him and I dont have to see him all the time since he stays in his hole and camouflage.
I also got a new Phoenix 150w bulb so its ready to stock it with some killer looking sps and clams.
I have 1 clam now about 2 1/2". I didn't expect him to make it since the store I got him from had no lights on him and was getting chomped by fish, they were asking 30 but i got it for $10. I just wanted that thing out of there tank. My tank was young too., just finished cycling.
But he is very happy and very well and completely healed.
I also made one chamber in the back a fuge and it is THRIVING.
already have reproducing pods.

Will take pics later, just did a water change.

All in all its ready to go, I need a fan to get the heat out and a larger air pump for my skimmer. After that, all the tank money will be for coral!

Ps, anyone have any nice coral they wanna sell? I need small colonies since my girl doesn't like frags(which is a good thing)

[Fenker]

Update.
i havnt been working much so the tank is pretty bare. I have a couple(2) sps, a clam and a trumpet.
we also went to the coast and got some hermits. The tank is doing great and thriving.
not sure the future of this tank. Looks like we r moving back to our home state in June.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20121122_132631.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20121122_132657.jpg


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/yamaha_dan/IMG_20121122_132639.jpg

[Zack]

Are hermit crabs from the coast reef safe? I've heard some bad experiences with fish from the coast, I'd be careful.

[Fenker]

Ya, I got them off port aransas. They seem great so far. Keep everything extremely clean. They haven't touched my clam, lps or sps. They r weird. One day u will see them running around than the next day they will all be gone, look in the sand tucked under the lr I can see them wedged in and they just hang out for a few days. Than they will come out a couple days later.

[Fenker]

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[Fenker]

Giving away my livestock in this tank. Tomato clown, blenny, small 2 1/2-3" samosa? And browned out sps.
its free I'm moving in 2 weeks and the tank has been neglected so just giving away.
bring ur own container and Net. U can have anything else live in there, hermits, macro.
pick up in seguin right near dirtys BBQ on 46. Pm me for directions, need gone soon to pack it up.
u can text me(text only) for directions. 83156616four9

[Fenker]

Stuff is pending now. If falls through scuttorborn is next.

[Fenker]

All gone! Peace out Texas! I'm goin home!

[Scutterborn]

Have fun!


-Ben-

[Zack]

All gone! Peace out Texas! I'm goin home!

Good for you man. It was nice meeting you and your girlfriend :)