Handfree budget 10g nano build

[Bacon505]

Tank:
10g nuvo fusion all in one (used $35)
Stand:
regular cabinet stand bought at lowes(on clearance $25)
System running for 21 months.
parameter:
unknown( never tested)
Equipment.
- Kessil 150(free from friend)
- Small korallia powerhead(free from local reefer)


sorry kinda boring build on this nano. The only equipment is a kessil 150 and a tinny powerhead

 

[Jake_the_reefer]

Such a cool looking build!

 

[Auquanut]

Awesome! The floating scape is amazing!
Just one thing: You need to throw some money at it just to make the rest of us feel better. It's the only decent thing to do.

 

[Bacon505]

oh hahah like i mentioned that it’s an experiment to see if a system can run as simple as it can be. Just to give some motivation. Clear some misconception that a reef system can run at very bare minimum.

 

[Bacon505]

this tank doesnt even use a heater and never a water change with tap water topoff

 

[bdeppen]

This is a super interesting build. I love the idea and am curious to see how it works out long term.

 

[Bacon505]

This is a super interesting build. I love the idea and am curious to see how it works out long term.

Bdeppen, tank is almost at 2 year mark so it went well than i expected.

 

[bdeppen]

Bdeppen, tank is almost at 2 year mark so it went well than i expected.

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Peace River]

I have a 10g IM nano as well so it is always interesting to see how others see them up!

 

[Just_Pete]

Please tell how you made the floating rock

Awesome build. Just goes to show that every tank and process is different. Great job.

 

[Bacon505]

Please tell how you made the floating rock

Awesome build. Just goes to show that every tank and process is different. Great job.

Its drilled with a bulkhead and pvc. Im starting a new project with a redsea nano. I’ll probably do a diy flying scape article to show how to do it. Keep a look out for it if you’re interested. Fairly simple.

 

[Brittmcoleman]

I love the budget. What awesome friends and finds!!!! Green with envy.

 

[Malifry97]

How no heater...just curious...not doubting the tank...it clearly works

 

[Jake_the_reefer]

How no heater...just curious...not doubting the tank...it clearly works

His room is probably kept at a constant temp

 

[Malifry97]

His room is probably kept at a constant temp

yea that’d probably make sense

 

[Bacon505]

How no heater...just curious...not doubting the tank...it clearly works

Yes no heater for the life span of this tank. Winter time room temp is around 70-72 and temp in the tank fluctuate between 65-69 according to my digital temp monitor.

 

[Malifry97]

Yes no heater for the life span of this tank. Winter time room temp is around 70-72 and temp in the tank fluctuate between 65-69 according to my digital temp monitor.

Cool beans!

 

[Socalireefer28]

I like the floating concept! Nice!

 

[revhtree]

Very cool nano! How's the tank doing?

 

[Bacon505]

Very cool nano! How's the tank doing?

I sold the tank awhile back