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Acameron2 · Feb 4, 2020

Hey my name is Anthony
and I’m..back!!
Well I’ve been without a saltwater tank for awhile now. And have to say it was tough and a sad time without one. Seriously boring!
After researching and studying different size tanks, and complete packages I choose the little Red Sea max nano. I’ve always kept reef tanks on the smaller (nano) scale. For me it’s just easier (money wise) and has always fit into my living spaces. I’m not much on reading or writing novelty’s so on to the little nano.
Hope you follow and help me with my journey on this new tank.

Ron Reefman · Feb 5, 2020

Anthony, I think the blue fish is just a bit big for your tank! ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

Best of luck. I look forward to see how it goes. I'm just in the process of the finishing touches on my new DIY 90g (36x30x20) tank build and set up.

Acameron2 · Feb 5, 2020

Ron Reefman said:
Anthony, I think the blue fish is just a bit big for your tank! ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

Best of luck. I look forward to see how it goes. I'm just in the process of the finishing touches on my new DIY 90g (36x30x20) tank build and set up.

Haha thank you! Got to throw the little ones stuffed fish animals in for interest
I’ll keep an eye out on your progress of your tank.

Acameron2 · Feb 6, 2020

Carib sea life rock and sand is in. Filled with blue bucket Red Sea salt. Now I wait for the nitrogen cycle.

RwP · Feb 6, 2020

Welcome back!! Looks great

Acameron2 · Feb 6, 2020

RwP said:
Welcome back!! Looks great
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Thank ya!

Auquanut · Feb 6, 2020

Looking good. Love the scape.

Oh. And welcome back.

Acameron2 · Feb 6, 2020

Auquanut said:
Looking good. Love the scape.

Oh. And welcome back.

Thank you! Glad to be back.

Acameron2 · Feb 14, 2020

Two juvenile clownfish added to get the nano kicking into high gear.

Acameron2 · Feb 20, 2020

20 days old update on the nano. ;Yawn

Abeal17 · Feb 20, 2020

Definitely following along with this tank build, looks great!

Acameron2 · Feb 20, 2020

Abeal17 said:
Definitely following along with this tank build, looks great!

Thank you!

Acameron2 · Feb 21, 2020

Rented a par meter From bulk reef supply, and it came in today! This is tonight’s readings and tweaking of light intensity. Wondering if I need to bump my intensity up a little or leave it be? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Steven Garland · Feb 21, 2020

Great set up so far !!! Have you had problems with your power supply getting 100+ degrees yet ?

Also,your par looks great. Unless you are wanting to keep high end,super light demanding Acro's I wouldn't worry about super high par honestly. If you are wanting to keep things that need 300+ par,figure out what percentages will get you there,write them down and when the time comes you can always just change your percentages.

Most LPS,Zoa's and ever some mid range Acro's will color up,grow and thrive in the 210-250 par range which you have. Monti's,Acro's like Red Planet,Red Dragon and even Tort's would be fine.

Just don't over think it,nor complicate it for yourself. I have a feeling this will be a beaut when it gets going bud.

Acameron2 · Feb 21, 2020

Steven Garland said:
Great set up so far !!! Have you had problems with your power supply getting 100+ degrees yet ?

Also,your par looks great. Unless you are wanting to keep high end,super light demanding Acro's I wouldn't worry about super high par honestly. If you are wanting to keep things that need 300+ par,figure out what percentages will get you there,write them down and when the time comes you can always just change your percentages.

Most LPS,Zoa's and ever some mid range Acro's will color up,grow and thrive in the 210-250 par range which you have. Monti's,Acro's like Red Planet,Red Dragon and even Tort's would be fine.

Just don't over think it,nor complicate it for yourself. I have a feeling this will be a beaut when it gets going bud.

Thank you!
Nah I haven’t had the power supply heating up problem yet. The light seems to be running great so far. But that’s only been maybe a month. When I first threw the par meter under the light I was surprised at how low of par I actually had the light running at. (45%) dialed down preset of 18k
Really appreciate your response it gives me confidence!