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As requested, here is the build thread for my Reef Pico! I'll walk through the process of putting together my tank and provide some updates.
Here is the reef: Kraken's Lair (Thanks to Katrina71)
My goal with setting up my first reef/saltwater tank was to start very basic and use as much as I can from my freshwater rigs. Beginning with a pico reef, I can easily prevent issues from arising and provide/maintain important elements by performing regular water changes. To keep the amount of evaporation in check, I have drawn a small fill line on the side of the aquarium and built a lid.
Supplies:
(Thor, Aaron & Erin)
(Apollo)
(A-aron)
(Zeus)
(Gary)
(Kraken)
These pics were taken from Day 1 - 15. I'll keep this updated as things change. I'm open for tips/questions! Thanks for viewing my Reef Pico!
Here is the reef: Kraken's Lair (Thanks to Katrina71)
My goal with setting up my first reef/saltwater tank was to start very basic and use as much as I can from my freshwater rigs. Beginning with a pico reef, I can easily prevent issues from arising and provide/maintain important elements by performing regular water changes. To keep the amount of evaporation in check, I have drawn a small fill line on the side of the aquarium and built a lid.
Supplies:
- Tank
- Top Fin bettaflo
- 3.5 Gallons
- Pump
- Top Fin SP-55 (came with the tank)
- Adjustable (on highest setting and circulates the tank)
- Light
- ABI Tuna 12w
- 38 PAR
- Heater
- Zacro 50w
- Adjustable
- Cheap one ($10) I have used for at least 2 years
- Temp is very stable
- Thermometer
- Marina Floating with suction cup
- Lid
- Constructed one out of a broken picture frame sheet.
- Split airline tubing in half and wrapped it around the edges of the lid
- Protects hands from sharp edges
- Easier to grab lid
- Live Carib Sea Ocean Direct
- 3/4 of 5lbs = 1-2 inch sand bed
- Rock
- 2 lbs of Lace Rock
- 1 lb of Live Reef Rubble
- Zeus - Zoanthid
- Apollo - Acan
- Thor - Hammer
- Aaron, Erin & A-aron - Sexy Shrimp
- Kraken - Porcelain Crab
- Gary - Nassarius Snail
(Thor, Aaron & Erin)
(Apollo)
(A-aron)
(Zeus)
(Gary)
(Kraken)
These pics were taken from Day 1 - 15. I'll keep this updated as things change. I'm open for tips/questions! Thanks for viewing my Reef Pico!
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