Show me your desktop pico reefs.

I_Got_Crabs · Nov 18, 2018

Katrina71 said:
My future sexy shrimp tank. 1 gallon.

That seems more reasonable than the one I posted, its so small a snail fart would nuke the tank.

Katrina71 · Nov 18, 2018

@I_Got_Crabs I could send you this one if you'd like. I have another tank project for Christmas anyway.

Salty.Reefer · Nov 18, 2018

Stealthprix said:
Yeah, that slanted front has always been intriguing to me. Glad to know you like it. I'm honestly glad to get someone's "review" on that tank. How's the filtration area? Large enough to work with?

For sure. I don't believe I need much space because all I have is the stock return and a neotherm heater and a 4 siporax. It would fit any popular ato I believe. IDK what more someone would want haha.

Yvonne Wong · Nov 20, 2018

3 gallon pico w pair of sexy shrimp & anemone crab

The Gray Phantom · Nov 20, 2018

Here is my moms 5 gallon tank. I maintain it but she picks all the corals and critters to put in it. No fish but 1 clam, 1 harlequin shrimp, and 1 coral banded shrimp. Plus all the coral.

fish farmer · Nov 20, 2018

I_Got_Crabs said:
I am looking to start a pico reef at work. Anybody have any luck starting an easy to maintain pico system?

I was thinking one of these, but I'm not sure:

https://minicompletetank.com/products/mini-complete-tank-mini-aquarium.html

It's an AIO pico with corner overflow and sump.

I wonder if you could design something like that out of a 2.5 gallon tank, stacked on another tank/sump. I found some micro drill bits online for overflow holes. I would think heating would be a challenge on a soda can tank....at least for me. I would need space for a heater.

ThunderGoose · Nov 22, 2018

I_Got_Crabs said:
I am looking to start a pico reef at work. Anybody have any luck starting an easy to maintain pico system?

I was thinking one of these, but I'm not sure:

https://minicompletetank.com/products/mini-complete-tank-mini-aquarium.html

It's an AIO pico with corner overflow and sump.

I just ordered one of these - I don't have a lot of space on my work desk and I'm planning on only putting those Opae ula "supershrimp" in it. Right now I have those shrimp in a slightly larger container and they can be hard to spot. I think this is exactly what that small size will work for.

@Salty_Reefer - that tank is inspirational! The perfect size for that one invert that doesn't get along with anything else... Hmmm.... How many tanks is too many? [asking for a friend]