[ACE]

I won the nano aquarium I'm so glad THANKS to RB!!!!

I will be posting pictures of it when it comes, cant wait

I will post them right here on this thread!!!

I'm already doing research !!!

[ACE]

hers some pictures


This is just water

This is the filter and ware I put my heater



This is just sand

This is complete



AWESOME ISN'T IT !!!


There is so far 9 pounds of live rock and probably over 12 pounds of live sand

[dfurbee]

ACE, you lucky thing!! That is awesome!! Keep the pictures coming!!

[cappy290]

Looking good so far, nice job Ace.. Hey your hood has hinges? My 29 BC does not and its a pain when trying to work on it bc you have to take the darn thing off the tank, well anyway keep posting pictures

[boombadan]

Lucky....sweet job bro. I was thinking about getting a cube.

[ACE]

Let me tell you it is a lot of fun to set up a nano

[Krazy]

looking good so far

[ACE]

Hers some updated pictures of the nano my blue damsel is loving it!!!

[volitan_fa]

Couple of things, and remember these are to help you out

1. Your water level shouldn't be that low. In mine it stays right at the rim all the time.

2. You aren't USING that damsel to cycle your tank are you? I sure hope not...

3. The rock looks awesome (you thought it was gonna be more criticism didn't you?)! Keep the updates rollin'

[ACE]

I filled my tank up to the rim shortly after I took the picture of the tank.

And no I am not using that damsel to cycle my tank it was cycled to near completion till my family bought some fish to put in there and the damsel wood not leave them alone (kept nipping at them) so I had to put him in the nano or throw him out (I didn't want to do that) so I put him in the nano till I can take him back to the pet store.

My nano was cycled with a store bought shrimp.

BY the way is there any way to fit any more live rock in to the tank I only have 9 pounds of live rock I would like to get at least 3 more pounds ( going to tight in there )

[jvharding]

Hi ACE

Just wondering what fish and how many you have considered putting in there? Tank looks great, water is crystal clear. You mentioned getting nano Skimmer is that still the plan?

[ACE]

Sorry I worded that last post wrong my family had that damsel in there 55 gallon and wen they bought some clowns for the 55 gallon the damsel wood not leave them alone (kept nipping at them) so I had to put him in the nano or throw him out (I didn't want to do that) so I put him in the nano till I can take him back to the pet store.

I plan on putting 2 fish in there as fore what ripe I was hoping that you guys would help me out ether 2 very small clowns or 2 fire fish Firefish Goby - Purple (Nemateleotris decora)

YES I PLAN ON GETTING A SKIMMER any suggestions on what type is best I want to hide it in the back if I can???

[volitan_fa]

Ok, I was just checking on that damsel

As for the rockwork, if your willing to do a little expoxy work you could create some cool little caves and stuff on top of what you have, just a thought.

I'm more of a fan of the ocellaris clown for small nanos, but firefish wouldn't be a bad choice either. Really up to your personal preference.

And as far as skimmers go, very few will go into a nano tank unless you make special plumbing to do it. The Fission Nano skimmer will work, but I don't know how well. From what I've been advised by very experienced nano keepers on other boards, no skimmer in a nano. It removes nutrients from the water too quickly. My advice would be to just keep on top of your water changes. However, still kind of a personal preference I think.

[ACE]

The reason for getting a skimmer was to stop the film on the top of the water if there is any other way to take care of that I wont get a skimmer ( because I don't want to take minerals out of the water)

I will try that rock work it sounds cool and will look cool to.

THANKS!!!

[glampka]

Check out Sapphire for a skimmer: Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce
Theirs are designed to fit in one of the back chambers. I'm planning on getting one for my Aquapod 12 gal. I'd rather have it than not. From what I hear the Fission skimmer can be very tricky to use. Some love it & some hate it.

[jvharding]

Hi Ace

Have you loked at a Royal Grama? When you get a chance could you post a picture of the night lighting Please? I also agree that a Clown would be good choice with Anemone! The Fire Fish Goby is Awesome too.

[ACE]

I thought that Anemone got to big for a nano!!!

Question on the Anemone what type is best for a nano I probably would get clowns if I could get a Anemone for the nano?

[ACE]

dus anyone have any experience with this skimmer!!!

Nano Reef Aquarium Water Quality: Fission Nano Skimmer Protein Skimmers

[mestupidcat]

Yes, I use this skimmer in my 5 gallon (DIY). Its been running for about 3 weeks and I think it does pretty good. I turned it off for about 30 minutes yesterday while feeding my fish and I noticed the difference. There is a filmy layer on top of water without skimmer.





Here's my setup. Advice always welcome (said the newb).

[ACE]

THANKS I will probably get one in the near future after I get some fish.

[ACE]

!!!FISH SELECTION!!!
Another question I made up my mind on my fish selection will this be alright????

I couldn't make up my mind between a 2 clowns or 2 Fire fish Goby - Purple
SO I have decided to have one clownfishPercula Clownfish - Aquacultured (Amphiprion ocellaris)
with a anemone Atlantic Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyas helianthus)

and one Fire fish Goby -Purple Firefish Goby - Purple (Nemateleotris decora)

Will this be OK

[nickrp]

Hey man, Ive got about 25# of LR in my 12g nano

[ACE]

nickrp ware did you get those feather dusters they are so cool what type are they???

[nickrp]

The one in the middle, I got at my local FS and the other two I ordered online from DRSfosterandsmith.

[ACE]

I like foster and smith THANKS!!!!!!!!!