The Tenecor® Pico DIY Drops March 2nd, 2024

[Jim Gomoll]

I previously used an AZOO Mignon 150 on a 2.5 gallon Aqueon tank, and did not find the flow adequate for my purposes- especially with the narrow spillway. I ended up adding a Hydor Koralia (which was honestly a bit too much) to run a mixed LPS/SPS reef. If using this as a frag tank I would want at least an Aquaclear 50 or so.

The Mignon 150 is a lovely filter though- I was able to fit a small heater inside along with the filter media. Made for a lovely setup and less visible stuffin the tank. Here's a pic from when I ran it alongside my shrimp tank with a DIY dual spectrum LED fixture- the koralia is hidden behind the rock on the right.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[twentyleagues]

Took a stab at the Drop Off layout from feedback.
Agree it needs to be wider like the DIY AIO. At 9" the center chamber would only be 2.5-3"
Longer does help the aesthetic ratio of the two level widths. 5" top, 6" lower at 15"

12 H x 12 W x 15 L

Agree it

So is it going to have a "bottom" under the entire tank? I've seen some drop offs the dont and you need to put something for the tank to sit on. Never mind looked at another drop off tank and that answered my question.

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

I am still not completely on board with the .510 thru hole. As a company, we never go through walls without using bulkheads. And we really, really like Sicce pumps. With those thoughts, I asked the guys to dry kit one of the Picos with a Sicce Nano and a 1/2 inch bulkhead. Below is the result. Comments please as we are running out of runway before I need to release to production. Last count, 80 kits are going out.

 

[Nick711]

I’d like to plan on a 1/2 bulkhead & Sicce as well - that demonstration looks good to me

 

[TheDuude]

What other options for return pump? Sicce Micra or Nano preferred?

 

[~MD~Reefs~]

I am still not completely on board with the .510 thru hole. As a company, we never go through walls without using bulkheads. And we really, really like Sicce pumps. With those thoughts, I asked the guys to dry kit one of the Picos with a Sicce Nano and a 1/2 inch bulkhead. Below is the result. Comments please as we are running out of runway before I need to release to production. Last count, 80 kits are going out.

This looks perfect. Sicce would be my go to as well.

 

[KC2020]

What a cool deal ! Thanks @Tenecor Aquariums !

 

[Jim Gomoll]

I am still not completely on board with the .510 thru hole. As a company, we never go through walls without using bulkheads. And we really, really like Sicce pumps. With those thoughts, I asked the guys to dry kit one of the Picos with a Sicce Nano and a 1/2 inch bulkhead. Below is the result. Comments please as we are running out of runway before I need to release to production. Last count, 80 kits are going out.

I'm down with 1/2" bulkhead. Will be using the SICCE MICRA-158GPH
Can you move it up to just below the etching for a little more hose flex?

 

[Nick711]

Regarding Weldon 4 applicators - for those that have welded acrylic before - do you prefer a bottle applicator or syringe applicator? 25 gauge? 20? 27?

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

Wow, you guys really like DIY. Just sold one of these. >>> https://www.tenecoraquariums.com/products/tenecor®-29-diy-external-overflow-aquarium-kit-black-30x12x18

It was put up late last night. Thank you everyone. These R2R drops are going to be a regular thing.

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

Would DIY ATO reservoirs be something desirable? Or full featured sumps? This one >>> https://www.tenecoraquariums.com/pr...um-sump-with-11-gallon-ato-reservoir-48x15x18

for example goes out the door for about $800. We can do that one for around $260 DIY.

 

[Nick711]

How about a diy slim half or one gallon ato to discreetly slide behind this pico as an optional order add-on - will give more practice as well lol

Anyone have suggestions for an ATO for a tank this size? Reliability is important with such small water volume

 

[KC2020]

Anyone have suggestions for an ATO for a tank this size? Reliability is important with such small water volume

Rinse out a gallon milk bottle and re-use it for the reservoir

But yeah, what's the best Pico/Nano ATO ?

 

[AquaLogic]

I definitely want one of these. I'm sorry if I missed it in the thread, but how do I order one?

 

[Minifoot77]

Would DIY ATO reservoirs be something desirable? Or full featured sumps? This one >>> https://www.tenecoraquariums.com/pr...um-sump-with-11-gallon-ato-reservoir-48x15x18

for example goes out the door for about $800. We can do that one for around $260 DIY.

I'd love to try a full sump

 

[Nick711]

R2R89​

I definitely want one of these. I'm sorry if I missed it in the thread, but how do I order one?

See the link / code I quoted above, from post #143

 

[AquaLogic]

How about a diy slim half or one gallon ato to discreetly slide behind this pico as an optional order add-on - will give more practice as well lol

Anyone have suggestions for an ATO for a tank this size? Reliability is important with such small water volume

I use the Coralvue Hydros x2 controller with their ATO. Super reliable. Spendy, but great. Very precise. Upside, you can also then use it for a temp monitor as well rather than buying a Ranco.

 

[AquaLogic]

See the link / code I quoted above, from post #143

Thanks buddy.

Placed my order! Will be my first build and I can't wait!

 

[ronnie]

Dang it. I don’t need a new tank. I don’t want a new tank. But I just bought a new tank. Excited to try to put this together! I haven’t done acrylic work for quite a while. Hopefully it’s like riding a bike.

 

[Lochekey]

I use the flipper ATO on my current little system that has the prior 3g tank. Low tech reliable solution that lasts for days.