My larger nano build

HiImSean · 11/10/2010, 11:06 AM

i've been on RC for a while now but im just now getting around to setting up a reef tank. i've been keeping freshwater aquariums for a few years now and im ready for the challenge.

so far i have a good list of hardware to work with. the build was originally going to be a a 29g DT with a 20long sump/fuge. i found a great deal on a 40br on a local forum so i jumped on it and will use my 29g for my sump/fuge. along the way i grabbed a mag5 for my return pump and on monday i got a nova extreme pro with 4 blue+, fiji purple, and GE 6500k.

i ran into some space issues while setting up the 40g so the 29g may still be in my future.

i need to find a skimmer still. i was thinking a BM NAC6 but i've been throwing around the idea of having the front of the 29g as a macro display/fuge and getting a BM NAC5E HOB skimmer in a smaller back section of the sump.

do you think the mag5 will be enough for the return?

I've also got about 40lb of Cribb sand and 2 K2 powerheads

here are some pics so enjoy and throw in any thoughts you may have on the build so far.

all bulbs

1set on

other set on

nvdiz · 11/10/2010, 11:26 AM

seems like a nice start, i've always wanted a 40 breeder.

fyi bro, nano tanks are now only <34 gallons

dontgetbit · 11/10/2010, 11:10 PM

Nice setup in the works. I am working on my first saltwater tank as well. I have a couple of freshwater tanks and wanted to give salt a try.

11/10/2010, 11:06 AM	#1
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	My larger nano build i've been on RC for a while now but im just now getting around to setting up a reef tank. i've been keeping freshwater aquariums for a few years now and im ready for the challenge. so far i have a good list of hardware to work with. the build was originally going to be a a 29g DT with a 20long sump/fuge. i found a great deal on a 40br on a local forum so i jumped on it and will use my 29g for my sump/fuge. along the way i grabbed a mag5 for my return pump and on monday i got a nova extreme pro with 4 blue+, fiji purple, and GE 6500k. i ran into some space issues while setting up the 40g so the 29g may still be in my future. i need to find a skimmer still. i was thinking a BM NAC6 but i've been throwing around the idea of having the front of the 29g as a macro display/fuge and getting a BM NAC5E HOB skimmer in a smaller back section of the sump. do you think the mag5 will be enough for the return? I've also got about 40lb of Cribb sand and 2 K2 powerheads here are some pics so enjoy and throw in any thoughts you may have on the build so far. all bulbs 1set on other set on

11/10/2010, 11:26 AM	#2
nvdiz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Skokie Posts: 1,345	seems like a nice start, i've always wanted a 40 breeder. fyi bro, nano tanks are now only <34 gallons __________________ Nano Cube 24 <----- Look at pics in my albums Current Tank Info: SPS Biocube 29

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11/10/2010, 11:10 PM	#3
dontgetbit Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 73	Nice setup in the works. I am working on my first saltwater tank as well. I have a couple of freshwater tanks and wanted to give salt a try.