Nano Sapiens 12g - Ye Olde Mixed Reef

[Nano sapiens]

Out on vacation for two weeks and thankfully the tank survived with no fatalities. But due to too many algae pellets being dispensed by the auto-feeder it looked rather ratty: :sad:

FTS (Feb 2014): After a week or so of TLC it's looking a lot better:

 

[Diamond1]

Very nice tank! Nice to see a nano that's been around as long as yours.

 

[Nano sapiens]

Very nice tank! Nice to see a nano that's been around as long as yours.

Thank you. Coming up on 6 years (in August)

 

[revhtree]

So beautiful!

 

[Nano sapiens]

So beautiful!

Thanks, Rev!

 

[Nano sapiens]

April 2014 FTS:

A couple random shots:

New Orange Rhodactis

Ric Rock':

 

[Nano sapiens]

Milestone - 6 years:

 

[reefwiser]

Great job!!! Very clean and well taken care of reef.

 

[Nano sapiens]

Great job!!! Very clean and well taken care of reef.

Thank you!

 

[Nano sapiens]

Doesn't look like I can update the title of this thread to '7 Years', but here's the tank now:

Still running with just LR and LS...

 

[rosieosieee]

what is that little power head that you have?

 

[brandon429]

Colors and cleanliness and timelessness =wow

 

[Nano sapiens]

what is that little power head that you have?

That's a 'Hydor Flo Rotating Water Deflector' device hooked up to a Tunze pump. An inexpensive way to create some chaotic currents in the tank.

 

[Nano sapiens]

Colors and cleanliness and timelessness =wow

Thanks, Brandon. Following along a few years behind your Pico vase

 

[rosieosieee]

what a genius idea! I have two nanos that could use a bit more flow. (tried an mp10 on its lowest setting, too much for all my shrimp). could you elaborate on how you did this?

also I saw you're using T5s and LEDs. what fixture are you using for your T5s? looks like you have some great growth!

 

[Nano sapiens]

what a genius idea! I have two nanos that could use a bit more flow. (tried an mp10 on its lowest setting, too much for all my shrimp). could you elaborate on how you did this?

also I saw you're using T5s and LEDs. what fixture are you using for your T5s? looks like you have some great growth!

The Hydor device comes with a number of different sized adapters to be attached to a pump. Just have to find the right hose diameter (press-fit is best so the unit doesn't blow off).

The T5 ballasts went 'poof' a few years ago, so the tank has been running with 100% LEDs for quite a while. The simple array consists of dimmable two channel 'complete spectrum' DIY LEDs to provide sufficient intensity and spectrum plus a few Ecoxotic Stunner Strips to provide T5-like diffused coverage:

As for growth, with a tank this small I try to restrict it while still providing proper conditions for color and overall good health.

 

[rosieosieee]

sweet. well it looks great! thanks!

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Doesn't look like I can update the title of this thread to '7 Years', but here's the tank now:

Still running with just LR and LS...

Updated the title for you! Awesome tank!!

 

[Nano sapiens]

Updated the title for you! Awesome tank!!

Thnak you , sir!

 

[Mike&Terry]

Doesn't look like I can update the title of this thread to '7 Years', but here's the tank now:

Still running with just LR and LS...

Love it!