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Contributors (THANK YOU!!!)
Biocube 32g: Christine
Coral Box Moon LED Plus & RN-1Wavemaker: @Reef Breeders (www.reefbreeders.com/)
Red Sea Reef Foundations Test Kit
Live Sand/rock: CaribSea (https://caribsea.com)
Salt & Biocube Accessories: Allison
Live Rock/ReefKeeper lite Parts: Technorch (BRS)
Refractometer, wavemaker, heater: bonghapster (BRS)
ReefKeeper Lite Parts
tunze Osmolator NanoATO: 1spotpooalot (BRS)
RO/DI – @AquaFX (http://www.aquariumwaterfilters.com)
RO/DI Auto Shutoff and Mini Frag Rack: @cromag27 (https://octoaquatics.com)
I am transferring this build thread from a regional forum I have been posting on. Hoping to this forum can be another great resource on our journey.
Update 12/4/18
Hi everyone, something a little bit different for this build thread. I am in process of trying to create a nano reef tank with my biology class at Coventry (RI) High School. I found this forum recently and am hoping it will be a helpful resource in our journey. I am hoping to use this thread to document our progress and reach out for advice if necessary. Not sure how long this process will take or how successful we will be but thanks for reading.
PS: If anyone has ANY supplies (and eventually livestock) you don’t use that you would like to donate or sell to me that you think I could use please feel free to post or PM me. I will post updates on supplies and eventually livestock as I get them. I am funding everything out of pocket so I have a limited budget.
First Step: The Tank
Huge thank you for Christine for donating this 32g LED Biocube. Overwhelmed by your generosity!
I think this will be a perfect tank for this situation given its size and the fact it does have a cover w/ lighting included.
Update 12/10/18
Update: Bought an RO/DI system. Making some water to get things going. I spoke to Scott at OSA regarding the tank. Right now the plan is to get the tank set up and cycling before Christmas break. After the break we will take a field trip there for education on building and maintaining the reef. Immediate needs are sand, live rock and salt. Couple leads on the sand and rock which is awesome.
Update 12/11
Making some fresh RODI water, if everything falls into place I’m hoping to start cycling this week or next.
Update 12/13/18
Huge shout out to @bonghapster and Allison (I don’t think she’s a forum member) for their donations to the project. Now have a refractometer, Jebco PP4, couple heaters, some reef salt, and a bunch of other helpful accessories. My major needs are just rock and sand now. I think have a plan for the rock as well.
Transferred the tank and about 15-20 gallons RO/DI water w salt to school today. Just have it there circulating with the PP4. I will bring more tomorrow and I will turn on the return pump. Hopefully gettting the rock over the weekend. Looking like we could be cycling by the time the break comes. Keeping everything hush hush right now but the kids are excited and very curious.
Thanks again to anyone and everyone who has helped either with donations or advice, it is greatly appreciated.
Update 12/14
Finished filling the water, got the return pump going. The students used the refractometer to measure the specific gravity/salt content. We discussed adjustments based on this data. Still keeping them in the dark about what is going in the tank, building anticipation. So far so good.
(I have permission to post picture)
Biocube 32g: Christine
Coral Box Moon LED Plus & RN-1Wavemaker: @Reef Breeders (www.reefbreeders.com/)
Red Sea Reef Foundations Test Kit
Live Sand/rock: CaribSea (https://caribsea.com)
Salt & Biocube Accessories: Allison
Live Rock/ReefKeeper lite Parts: Technorch (BRS)
Refractometer, wavemaker, heater: bonghapster (BRS)
ReefKeeper Lite Parts
tunze Osmolator NanoATO: 1spotpooalot (BRS)
RO/DI – @AquaFX (http://www.aquariumwaterfilters.com)
RO/DI Auto Shutoff and Mini Frag Rack: @cromag27 (https://octoaquatics.com)
I am transferring this build thread from a regional forum I have been posting on. Hoping to this forum can be another great resource on our journey.
Update 12/4/18
Hi everyone, something a little bit different for this build thread. I am in process of trying to create a nano reef tank with my biology class at Coventry (RI) High School. I found this forum recently and am hoping it will be a helpful resource in our journey. I am hoping to use this thread to document our progress and reach out for advice if necessary. Not sure how long this process will take or how successful we will be but thanks for reading.
PS: If anyone has ANY supplies (and eventually livestock) you don’t use that you would like to donate or sell to me that you think I could use please feel free to post or PM me. I will post updates on supplies and eventually livestock as I get them. I am funding everything out of pocket so I have a limited budget.
First Step: The Tank
Huge thank you for Christine for donating this 32g LED Biocube. Overwhelmed by your generosity!
I think this will be a perfect tank for this situation given its size and the fact it does have a cover w/ lighting included.
Update 12/10/18
Update 12/11
Making some fresh RODI water, if everything falls into place I’m hoping to start cycling this week or next.
Update 12/13/18
Huge shout out to @bonghapster and Allison (I don’t think she’s a forum member) for their donations to the project. Now have a refractometer, Jebco PP4, couple heaters, some reef salt, and a bunch of other helpful accessories. My major needs are just rock and sand now. I think have a plan for the rock as well.
Transferred the tank and about 15-20 gallons RO/DI water w salt to school today. Just have it there circulating with the PP4. I will bring more tomorrow and I will turn on the return pump. Hopefully gettting the rock over the weekend. Looking like we could be cycling by the time the break comes. Keeping everything hush hush right now but the kids are excited and very curious.
Thanks again to anyone and everyone who has helped either with donations or advice, it is greatly appreciated.
Update 12/14
Finished filling the water, got the return pump going. The students used the refractometer to measure the specific gravity/salt content. We discussed adjustments based on this data. Still keeping them in the dark about what is going in the tank, building anticipation. So far so good.
(I have permission to post picture)
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