A Desktop Reef

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

Yeah they can really rip. I had one in that bare bottom pico I had. On the lowest setting in a 4 gallon it was just manageable. I don’t think I’ll need it in this tank (I was just seeing if it actually fit it the back there).

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

Aaaand we’re back. Hopefully to stay this time ;)

A little update on the equipment I’ll be using as well:

Tank: OOL O6-D
Light: Spectra SP20
Heater: 10w USB
Pump: 200L/h Micro Pump

I also have some Caribsea frag zone pieces I’ll be using for the rock scape as well as mixing it up and using some Seachem Gray Coast for the substrate. I think for now, since I’m way busy, I’ll be keeping it simple with just some nice zoanthids :)

 

[ColorMeGone]

Now that's a new surprise! Sweet little step-down nano. Fill that baby full of Zoe's. lol

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Aaaand we’re back. Hopefully to stay this time ;)

A little update on the equipment I’ll be using as well:

Tank: OOL O6-D
Light: Spectra SP20
Heater: 10w USB
Pump: 200L/h Micro Pump

I also have some Caribsea frag zone pieces I’ll be using for the rock scape as well as mixing it up and using some Seachem Gray Coast for the substrate. I think for now, since I’m way busy, I’ll be keeping it simple with just some nice zoanthids :)

Can't wait to see zoas in that tank!

 

[Tahoe61]

That's a awesome tank. Very unique.
Where did you get it?

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

Now that's a new surprise! Sweet little step-down nano. Fill that baby full of Zoe's. lol

Haha yeah this has been in the works for a while. Lol That’s the plan!

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

That's a awesome tank. Very unique.
Where did you get it?

Thank you!
I actually operate a small company designing and manufacturing pico tanks and supply a few local stores with custom products and such. It’s a hobby within a hobby for me you could say.
The scope of this though is to just enjoy a pico reef of my own haha.

 

[stE26wy14]

Thank you!
I actually operate small company designing and manufacturing pico tanks and supply a few local stores with custom products and such. It’s a hobby within a hobby for me you could say.
The scope of this though is to just enjoy a pico reef of my own haha.

What’s your site?

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

What’s your site?

obsidianoceanlaboratory.com

 

[Tahoe61]

Thank you!
I actually operate a small company designing and manufacturing pico tanks and supply a few local stores with custom products and such. It’s a hobby within a hobby for me you could say.
The scope of this though is to just enjoy a pico reef of my own haha.

There are not enough Pico tanks on the market. My bank account probably appreciates that, but I hope to see this product available and more like it. I especially like the white components.

 

[stE26wy14]

obsidianoceanlaboratory.com

those r some real picos!! the 1gal frag is expensive tho, but, i havent seen many picos, and they seem really good quality, so maybe its just me :D

 

[ColorMeGone]

He makes some nice pico style ATO tanks also! He made this one custom for me to fit under my nano tank. Sweet

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

those r some real picos!! the 1gal frag is expensive tho, but, i havent seen many picos, and they seem really good quality, so maybe its just me :D

Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot!
So many factors go into the price of products; we truly strive to keep them low as possible as I understand this can be an expensive hobby.

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

I had a sliver of time to add sand and the rock scape last night (even had time to take a poor photo of it lol). Negative space is so important with these little tanks. I don’t think I did a terrible job, but I’d like to tinker a bit more with it to dial it in.

 

[ColorMeGone]

Oh ya that'll work so now let's get some water in that thing. lol

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

Early this morning I couldn’t sleep, so I made a 0.5 gallon, matching ATO container. I don’t think it’s too bad for 3am work
Now I just need to hunt down some water and get all of this wet.

 

[ColorMeGone]

Nice little ATO tank.
I was looking at this step tank of yours and :thinking-face:what if you made an ATO that fit under the tank instead of the block you made. Then this little tank would be really tidy for a desk set up. :cool: