Steelerfan's New office 3 gallon Nano/Pico saltwater tank

[Steelerfan747]

Hi everyone,
For many years now, I have wanted to set up a small tank at work as we all know they are GREAT stress relievers. I initially was thinking of a JBJ 28g but found it to be too big for my small office then put the plans on the back burner. After many years and lots of ideas later, I decided to take another look at what was out there. While there are a lot of options in the 8g range, I still felt that for my small office, they were still just too big.

I happened to come across a jbj 3 gallon curved glass picotype glass tank that seemed preety nice. After reading the reviews, I felt this one was the one for me. I decided to take advantage of a $100 gift certificate I had for Drs. Foster & Smith and picked up the tank which comes with a HOB filter & 9w clamp on PC 50/50 light. I also ended up getting a spare bulb, spare filter media to last me another 7 months, a nano glass cleaner, coral decoration and a static cling background so I wont have to see the cables. After all this, I ended up having to come out of pocket with a whopping $15.00 :bigsmile:


Now let the build thread begin.

 

[zesty]

I'm very interested in setting up a pico/nano desk tank. I'm definitely following along to see your journey here!

Lets see those pics! haha

 

[Steelerfan747]

So a few days later, the beautiful sound of a delivery truck is heard on my block and it came bearing gifts.

 

[Vanessa O.]

I will enjoy this thread. Thank you for sharing it with us. I would like something like this in my office too. Maybe even smaller.

 

[maroun.c]

I just love the challenge of keeping such small unforgiving tanks!!!

 

[Steelerfan747]

Sorry for these type of pictures but I like to invite everyone into my experience. Hope you all don't mind

 

[KorD]

I'm very interested in setting up a pico/nano desk tank. I'm definitely following along to see your journey here!

Lets see those pics! haha

come over and pick up a pico tank.. I have one I do not use, it is rimless, and all it will cost you is a frag

 

[zesty]

come over and pick up a pico tank.. I have one I do not use, it is rimless, and all it will cost you is a frag

Ha! That's awesome, dude! I can't say no to that... I'll hit you up.

ok, so now this thread is going to get even more interesting! I better get out my notepad...

 

[playin gmz]

I have the same tank and enjoy it very much. I will have to upgrade the lighting on mine however, due to the antenna like risers on the 50/50 rusting away.

 

[Steelerfan747]

How long have you had it. I would figure they would have taken everything into consideration and not made the antennas out of something that would rust. Just wondering so I know how long I have before I have to upgrade as well.

 

[playin gmz]

I have had the tank for around 2 years. The antennas took around 12 mos to rust out, maybe wrap them with something perhaps? Split airline tubing?

 

[Steelerfan747]

Good idea, I may try that

 

[Steelerfan747]

This is a temporary decoration I will be using as I plan on adding live rock, light soft coral and possibly macro algea but at least I will have something in the tank till that happens

 

[Steelerfan747]

Always wanted to try one of these nano mags. Seems small but should be fine

 

[Steelerfan747]

Grabbed a few extra filter media so I am ready for the next 6 months.

 

[Steelerfan747]

Since I had a gift certificate, I decided to take full advantage and get a spare bulb, that way I should be got for the next year and a half or so. (Unless I decide to upgrade) hee hee

 

[Steelerfan747]

Another shot of the tank out of the original packing box

 

[Steelerfan747]

Will be using live sand in the display. May be a little overkill but I will use the while bag for a semi deep sand bed

 

[Steelerfan747]

New pico tank in its new home. Let the fun begin. Will be using natural sea water to cut down the process as I want to add fish as quickly as possible

 

[sucio_reefer]

Have the same tank. Started it at work with the included filter and light but brought it home after i kept having to move desks. It's at home now and upgraded filter to a moded AC70 I had laying around but working on incorporating a small sump. Little tanks test your creativity.