nanocube 28g led - woo!

benny z · Jan 3, 2011

hey errrbody! been taking a bit of a reefing break, but my wife surprised me with a quick "yes!" to a spur of the moment purchase after seeing an led nanocube at a lfs when we were there buying a cory cat for her little goldfish tank this weekend of all things!

i'd been wanting to have something small on the main floor of our house for a while, as my main reef is in the basement where we just never really enjoy it. wasn't exactly out shopping for it, but this should fit the bill. i must say, there is something uniquely appealing about the simplicity!

here's its new home!

i had a 15" reefbrite led bar laying around and it just so happened to fit perfectly into the hood, so this particular led nanocube will have a bit more blue led "pop" to it! the reefbrites are a lot more purple than the blue leds built into the hood, and the combination really makes for an electric look. can't wait to get some life lit up under them!

fresh saltwater is mixing as i type...!

miyags · Jan 3, 2011

that tank fits right into the decor of your room perfect!!

florida reef · Jan 3, 2011

Nice looking tank and pad!

Troylee · Jan 3, 2011

Looking good Benny... Good to have ya back..1smile1

CSJIII · Jan 3, 2011

My wife would have said....."You're going to put that where?!". Looks great! Would love to see updates when you get it stocked since I was looking to upgrade my JBJ 28 from my 150w to LED. Keep us updated!

benny z · Jan 3, 2011

thx for the welcome backs! glad to see everyone (mostly) is still here. :)

and yes, i have a very understanding wife! ...either that or she was just getting sick of everyone asking her if i still have a reef tank and thought this might curtail awkward discussion! ;)

gqjeff · Jan 3, 2011

Nice Ben, what do you plan on putting in this cube?

benny z · Jan 3, 2011

little of this, little of that... :)

KLR · Jan 3, 2011

The tank already has alot of potential!!

Btw sweet looking room, like said above the tank fits perfectly!

newreefer2 · Jan 3, 2011

Glad you are back Benny. The tank looks sweet. However looking inside the tank it appears you are going with the growing trend of air tanks. What species of air fish do you have in there?

benny z · Jan 3, 2011

hahahaha! carl, you know darn well I don't mess around. as of this moment I am looking at a partially cloud-clearing, sand in, liverock aquascaped, saltwater filled, reefkeeper installed, flowing reef!

proper pics tomorrow!

benny z · Jan 3, 2011

I'm a boogyin'!!!

benny z · Jan 4, 2011

camera phone pics - will post "real" camera pics tonight.

rk2 installed:

cloudy tank shot!

as of 20 mins ago - clear!

ready for inhabitants!

benny z · Jan 4, 2011

first inhabitant!

more tomorrow!

Dee77 · Jan 4, 2011

how long has the water been cycling

benny z · Jan 4, 2011

sorry, i should have stated not to do what i'm doing for anyone new!

i've used established rock/sand for this. added ammonia and i'm testing 0 for ammonia and nitrites. there was no cycle...or a very very mini one if there was.