*Unofficial* Mini Complete Tank Contest

[LiveFreeAndReef]

I saw some with the heater and temp probe on aliexpress, it's the most expensive option, coming in at $52 ish. But still forever on shipping.

Side note, I'm in too! Nailing down which one I'm ordering from today. So cute. I did want a sumped aquarium for my birthday..... I almost bought a (used) reefer 350, but got scared away from the complexity of it all. This seems like a good compromise, lol. :cool:

yeah, waiting a month for something to arrive feels very 1994. It's my MCT, and I want it now!

 

[stephnjeph]

yeah, waiting a month for something to arrive feels very 1994. It's my MCT, and I want it now!

Mine will arrive in 3 days. Where did you order from?

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

Mine will arrive in 3 days. Where did you order from?

aliexpress, scheduled to arrive Sept 17th ;Sour

 

[stephnjeph]

aliexpress, scheduled to arrive Sept 17th ;Sour

https://www.tankmods.com/product-page/saltwater-mini-complete-tank
That is where I purchased mine. It was the recommended US distributor on the official MCT website. Located in Georgia. My tracking number says 3 days. A little more expensive than the eBay and Ali versions, but I am impatient.

 

[chaostactics]

FYI inkbird is on sale

 

[Maddlesrain]

Don't worry, I'm also grabbing one off of Ali, so we'll push back the start date a bit to accommodate a larger group(: I don't mind waiting a couple months to make sure everyone can participate.

A couple clarifications: no plumbing your MCT to a larger/established system. I'm thinking a *small* add-on is okay if you're trying to make a fuge or more involved DIY sump. However, it must be mini, so I'm thinking .5 gallons or less for any sump/fuge add-ons to keep the competition based around the tiny tanks.

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

Don't worry, I'm also grabbing one off of Ali, so we'll push back the start date a bit to accommodate a larger group:) I don't mind waiting a couple months to make sure everyone can participate.

A couple clarifications: no plumbing your MCT to a larger/established system. I'm thinking a *small* add-on is okay if you're trying to make a fuge or more involved DIY sump. However, it must be mini, so I'm thinking .5 gallons or less for any sump/fuge add-ons to keep the competition based around the tiny tanks.

That's reasonable! I was picturing a MCT plumbed into a 10 gallon sump hahaha

 

[New&no clue]

awww man I just bought a new tank, but I am excited to watch.

 

[Maddlesrain]

That's reasonable! I was picturing a MCT plumbed into a 10 gallon sump hahaha

Haha yeah, that would definitely get out of hand I think.

 

[the_rainy_day_aquarium]

NR member here.
I'd be down to participate if this is happening. Definitely need some time to order/get everything ready though ha.

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

I think the hardest part of this challenge will be not setting up the tank as soon as I get it lol

 

[Mhamilton0911]

I think the hardest part of this challenge will be not setting up the tank as soon as I get it lol

Me too

 

[Maddlesrain]

NR member here.
I'd be down to participate if this is happening. Definitely need some time to order/get everything ready though ha.

It's happening! We've pushed back the start time a bit to give everyone a chance to get their supplies and participate. (:

How about everyone tries to get tank orders in by the end of this week so we can get this going asap? Does that sound reasonable to everyone?

 

[Maddlesrain]

My tank should arrive by Sept. 18th! I'm looking forward to creating these tiny builds with you all.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

I'm already planning. So excited. My daughter says her doll got a new aquarium, lol. I showed her pictures next to the pop can and now she's exited too.

 

[Maddlesrain]

I'm already planning. So excited. My daughter says her doll got a new aquarium, lol. I showed her pictures next to the pop can and now she's exited too.

Me too! Trying to scheme out a unique scape haha
Heck yeah, I'm stoked everyone is getting into it.

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

I thought the MCT was a lot smaller than it is until I saw a picture with a soda can inside it. Plenty of room!

 

[Little c big D]

Do we have to use the complete MCT set-up, or could it be plumbed to a larger sump?

I would love to see one of these plumbed to a 100gal system. Cool idea tho...

 

[Maddlesrain]

I would love to see one of these plumbed to a 100gal system. Cool idea tho...

For this contest, no plumbing to other systems. Afterwards it's fair game though! Haha

 

[Tamberav]

I may join in. I bought one last year but never set it up.