IOAOI Nano Tank - Hope

[Fish Fan]

Got home. There is one major problem. I miscalculated the size and there are two options

1)tank will overhang a little bit but see from all 3 sides and be aesthetically pleasing (a few cm on front and back)

2) tank will sit flush but the backend sump area will be facing the side. I would only see one side and front

Stand needs a very good cleaning as well. I’m debating just putting it sideways on the stand. I wanted all the wires all pretty in the stand which I can still do besides the light which I am still thinking of getting something else. This is pretty budget which I’m still saying I’m under $500 before any pets and getting another stand is not really an option as I do like this one a lot.

Thoughts are welcome. Will post pictures later after lunch.

Please post a pic of the stand and the empty tank on it, but if I'm following you correctly an easy fix here would be to cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to the dimensions of the footprint of the tank, and place that on top of the stand. This way, the stand is supporting the piece of plywood, which is fully supporting the tank.

 

[kitti-fish]

Got home. There is one major problem. I miscalculated the size and there are two options

1)tank will overhang a little bit but see from all 3 sides and be aesthetically pleasing (a few cm on front and back)

2) tank will sit flush but the backend sump area will be facing the side. I would only see one side and front

Stand needs a very good cleaning as well. I’m debating just putting it sideways on the stand. I wanted all the wires all pretty in the stand which I can still do besides the light which I am still thinking of getting something else. This is pretty budget which I’m still saying I’m under $500 before any pets and getting another stand is not really an option as I do like this one a lot.

Thoughts are welcome. Will post pictures later after lunch.

Please post a pic of the stand and the empty tank on it, but if I'm following you correctly an easy fix here would be to cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to the dimensions of the footprint of the tank, and place that on top of the stand. This way, the stand is supporting the piece of plywood, which is fully supporting the tank.

Yes once I’m back from lunch I’ll post some pictures it was just a quick look over

 

[kitti-fish]

Support under the edges is very highly recommended on rimless tanks. That's part of what's causing the Red Sea failures from what I understand - unsupported front glass allows it to eventually sag.

These tanks, the glass won't be as heavy and is less likely to sag but it's really going to be up to you if it's worth the risk.

My tank sits on a round potted plant stand and I have a piece of finished shelving that is just wider than the tank all the way around.

Not worth the risk at all and don’t want to ruin our floors. I’ll post pictures of what I’m dealing with

 

[kitti-fish]

@Fishfan @tbrown these my options and I’m probably going to do option 2

Option 1

 

[kitti-fish]

Option 2

 

[kitti-fish]

Overhang is exactly 1/2 inch btw!

 

[Fish Fan]

Overhang is exactly 1/2 inch btw!

If you like option one, all you'd have to do is slip a piece of plywood under the tank. Even something like 1/2" would support that little bit that overhangs the back. You can dress up/paint the edge of the piece of plywood too, if that's a concern.

 

[kitti-fish]

Overhang is exactly 1/2 inch btw!

If you like option one, all you'd have to do is slip a piece of plywood under the tank. Even something like 1/2" would support that little bit that overhangs the back. You can dress up/paint the edge of the piece of plywood too, if that's a concern.

I have an idea I’ll showcase it in a bit but I change where I am putting the tank so the direction will work for me. Stay tuned!

 

[kitti-fish]

So to update I did decide to go with another stand so the build is put off while I list this stand for sale. It’s so nice and I’m really bummed but in the end I’m so worried and it’s not worth stressing. I decided to get a different cabinet and it should be here Monday or Tuesday so I’ll try again.

 

[kitti-fish]

Update not about fish tank: as yall know I started this tank due to our hope to have a baby soon. I got some test results back today and some things aren’t looking good. Either I am severely stressed which is 110% likely and have been dealing with since I was a kid or I maybe have a pituitary tumor. Either way, the news doesn’t help and was hoping for clear blood work results. Doctor’s appointment tomorrow to further discuss options and further testing…And hopefully starting the fish tank tomorrow as well. Please keep me in yalls prayers.

 

[Fish Fan]

Update not about fish tank: as yall know I started this tank due to our hope to have a baby soon. I got some test results back today and some things aren’t looking good. Either I am severely stressed which is 110% likely and have been dealing with since I was a kid or I maybe have a pituitary tumor. Either way, the news doesn’t help and was hoping for clear blood work results. Doctor’s appointment tomorrow to further discuss options and further testing…And hopefully starting the fish tank tomorrow as well. Please keep me in yalls prayers.

Sorry to hear this! Best of luck at your appointment tomorrow!

 

[tbrown]

Update not about fish tank: as yall know I started this tank due to our hope to have a baby soon. I got some test results back today and some things aren’t looking good. Either I am severely stressed which is 110% likely and have been dealing with since I was a kid or I maybe have a pituitary tumor. Either way, the news doesn’t help and was hoping for clear blood work results. Doctor’s appointment tomorrow to further discuss options and further testing…And hopefully starting the fish tank tomorrow as well. Please keep me in yalls prayers.

My wife and I tried for several years. Eventually she got a newer, lower stress job, we moved to a better neighborhood, and bought a new vehicle. That fixed things for her.

Hopefully reducing stress will help you as well!

 

[kitti-fish]

Update not about fish tank: as yall know I started this tank due to our hope to have a baby soon. I got some test results back today and some things aren’t looking good. Either I am severely stressed which is 110% likely and have been dealing with since I was a kid or I maybe have a pituitary tumor. Either way, the news doesn’t help and was hoping for clear blood work results. Doctor’s appointment tomorrow to further discuss options and further testing…And hopefully starting the fish tank tomorrow as well. Please keep me in yalls prayers.

My wife and I tried for several years. Eventually she got a newer, lower stress job, we moved to a better neighborhood, and bought a new vehicle. That fixed things for her.

Hopefully reducing stress will help you as well!

The job I’m at is definitely not helping. Everyone is on edge for lay offs and I’ve been threatened with unofficial PIPs due to others being fired+me getting 2-3 people’s job. Hoping we get some answers next year. I may take a break this year from all the testing and start fresh in January. Plus our doctor isn’t the best and I want second opinions. The tanks take my mind off of everything at least for a little while. Been chatting more and more with my LFS asking about new shipments and such and going back Saturday. We are also going to the zoo/aquarium on Saturday since I’ve never been in our local city so that’s exciting.

 

[kitti-fish]

Many good news. Stand came in and I’m more than happy with it. Funny enough it’s a Landen stand like my old one but this is their newer model. Hubby is unsure of the openness of the stand but I like it. Also my crummy doctor gave me a referral which means we will be going to a fertility doctor. I am very excited to get answers to my issues.

 

[tbrown]

If the frame is metal like it looks, you can always cut a front panel and embed some magnets in it to make it easily installed and removed if he wants to hide the stuff underneath.

 

[kitti-fish]

If the frame is metal like it looks, you can always cut a front panel and embed some magnets in it to make it easily installed and removed if he wants to hide the stuff underneath.

Yes it’s metal. And yes that’s what I told him I’d plan on doing. Our kitten is in the chewing state so he wants to protect the cords. Hubby will be doing wire management help for me as I cycle this tank. Very excited!

 

[kitti-fish]

Decided on upgrading my light to a Nicrew along with the controller next month once cycle is done. Like it so much on the main tank that I’ll be perfect for the new one. Also need a new ato. Thought the extra one I had worked but it’s been malfunctioning so that’s explains why I don’t use it. Ordered a cheap little gravity one for the time being. Definitely will need to consider a lid down the line. Flow is good as of now!

 

[tbrown]

Decided on upgrading my light to a Nicrew along with the controller next month once cycle is done. Like it so much on the main tank that I’ll be perfect for the new one. Also need a new ato. Thought the extra one I had worked but it’s been malfunctioning so that’s explains why I don’t use it. Ordered a cheap little gravity one for the time being. Definitely will need to consider a lid down the line. Flow is good as of now!

I use gravity on my IOAOI with good results. Recently switched from the manual float valve to a Hydros Float Switch and solenoid but still gravity.

 

[tbrown]

For clarification, I use a 1 gallon jug, not a bottle.

 

[kitti-fish]

Decided on upgrading my light to a Nicrew along with the controller next month once cycle is done. Like it so much on the main tank that I’ll be perfect for the new one. Also need a new ato. Thought the extra one I had worked but it’s been malfunctioning so that’s explains why I don’t use it. Ordered a cheap little gravity one for the time being. Definitely will need to consider a lid down the line. Flow is good as of now!

I use gravity on my IOAOI with good results. Recently switched from the manual float valve to a Hydros Float Switch and solenoid but still gravity.

I’ll look into those. Just grabbed something cheap from Amazon for the time being but will eventually upgrade down the line. Gravity seems the way to go with such a small tank.