Budget Nano Reef, 4 Gallon/15.2L DIY Bunnings Plumbing

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$25 For the aquarium with lid, 4.0 US Gallon or 15.2L image.jpg
Custom plumbing using tank outlets from Bunnings Warehouse, black irrigation tubing and non flex food grade tubing.
About 100$ not including drill bits.
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I made this tiny weir and the other drain is only 1” and is more an emergency drain so I drilled a star pattern and looped fishing line through and tied it off. image.jpg
Flow is high at the back of the unseen part of the aquascape, medium on the left side of the front of the display and low on the right side. image.jpg
Sump is just a water bucket about 15L holding a 50w heater, flow controllable pump, and biological filtration media. Tank currently has no skimmer, ATO, or any form of mechanical filtration. Just relying on manual water-changes. image.jpg
As for stocking, I took this Clown from my 25G because because he had a bit of fin damage from getting picked on by his girl.
There’s a single peppermint shrimp and a great assortment of discosoma, mushrooms and Ricordia. image.jpg
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I’m always interested in upgrades so if you have any ideas shoot hehe :)
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