Marineland 5g Portrait Build

[T-MIKE]

My attempt to make better use of the portrait orientation. Also added some blue led strips to my custom lighting.

 

[TJ Merrells]

Ya many issues here. For one you didn't let you tank cycle before adding anything. Also anemones need very stable parameters. Rule of thumb is you can add an anemone once the tank is minimum 6 months old

 

[The wet one]

Did you mod the back filter/sump at all? I modded mine and I’m wondering how yours is working.

 

[johnsonsteven77]

Hello! Just got into the hobby and this is my first tank. I know it’s not recommended to do such a small tank in the beginning but I wanted to spend as little as possible.

Cost:
Marineland 5 Gallon Portrait Glass LED Aquarium Kit $38.70
CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahamas Oolite Aquarium Sand, 10 lbs. $10.03
Instant Ocean Aquarium Salt $14.21
Fluval Biomax Filter Media $8.17
Imagitarium Aquarium Strip Thermometer $1.59
North American Pet Red Lava Rock, 6" L X 5" W X 4" H $4.25 x2
Imagitarium Activated Carbon, 45 oz. $13.87
Microbe-Lift Nite Out II $5.41
Hydor Koralia Nano 240 Water Circulation Pump, 240 gph $21.35
Aqueon Preset Aquarium Heater, 50W $11.27
Imagitarium Filter Fiber, 4 fl. oz. $3.78
Seachem Purigen, 2.1 oz. $8.66
Aqueon Ammonia Neutralizer, 16 oz. $7.48
Coralife Energy Savers ACLAF877 Deep Six Hydrometer $8.49
Boyd Enterprises ABE16720 2-Pack Chemi-Bags with Ties $4.95
Seachem Reef Dip 250ml $12.06
NICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, 6W $17.99
Penn Plax WZ20 Wizard Algae Scrapper and Scrubber, 27" $8.49
Penn Plax Aquarium Fish Net, 4 Inches $3.53
API SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT $22.54
Salifert Alkalinity Calcium Magnesium Combo Test Kit $45.95
Seachem Ammonia Alert $6.99
Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Siphon Kit, Small $6.41
Python Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter $6.77
Automatic Fish Feeder Battery Operated $15.99
Reef Phytoplankton, 250 mL / 8.5 fl. oz. $7.77
AUOKER Long Coral Feeder SPS HPS Feeder, Arcylic $9.89
AmazonBasics Standby UPS 400VA 255W, 6 Outlets $39.99
Total: $370.83

Livestock:
ORA - Pink Skunk Clownfish, Captive-Bred ORA ® $19.99 x2
LiveAquaria® Green Goniopora Coral $19.99
CF - Heteroxenia Polyp, Aquacultured CCGC 30 Day $14.99
SW - Super Tongan Nassarius Snail - Large $2.99
SW - Strawberry Crab $20.99
Mexican Turbo Snail $1.99
Astrea Snail $2.99
Colored Bubbletip Anemone $37.49
Total: $141.41

Auto Water Change System Cost:
HOSL DC 12V 1/4 Inch Electric Solenoid Valve $10.99
NEARPOW Dual Independent Digital Light Timer $15.99
Sealproof 1/4-Inch-ID x 3/8-Inch OD Vinyl Tubing, 10 FT $5.75
Anndason 6 Pieces Plastic PP Float Switch,Model: DP3500 $10.99
LEDGLE Submersible Water Pump $7.99 x2
12V 2A LED Light Strip Power Supply $4.98 x2
The Home Depot 5 Gal. Homer Bucket $3.25 x2
Leaktite 5 Gal. Reusable Bucket Lid $1.45 x2
Total: $79.06

First Week:

In one of the pictures you can see the snail trying to eating the hermit crab.

I know this is an old post but just curious how you had the Hydor Koralia installed. Thanks for the pics and info. Thinking about this tank myself.

 

[BBestvin]

I know this is an old post but just curious how you had the Hydor Koralia installed. Thanks for the pics and info. Thinking about this tank myself.

Did you end up getting this tank? I'm doing a reef build now and have noticed there are notches in the return joint that attaches to the swiveling end. I upgraded the pump and wasn't to point it at the opposite corner... Can't though bc water shoots out at the joint due to the notches! What gives!