Nano 5 gallon Fluval Evo

Spectre2006 · 02/22/2019, 05:56 AM

Found some equipment in storage. My two dogs passed recently. And needed something to focus on.

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Looking to create a Zoa garden mostly.

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Spectre2006 · 02/22/2019, 06:06 AM

Current state of build.

Small return compartment
- heater
- stock return pump
- smart ATO micro sensor

Larger compartment
- Coralife Nano Biocube Skimmer
- (looking to add - Apex probes in future)

Tank
- Temp sensor
- HOB with Zeovit and sensor
- Dry live rock rubble(not artificially made)
- Small amount Aragonite sand
- ATO return tube

Lighting
- old generation Ecotech Radion

Flow
- 50 times tank volume

Tank is still cycling. Initial algae outbreak from nutrients in rock. Used RO water and Reef Crystals. Skimmer exporting a great deal of nutrients out. Nutrient taper should take 4-6 weeks or more.

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Spectre2006 · 02/22/2019, 07:00 AM

I like the nano concept. It’s really easy to change most of the tank volume if needed.

A larger version, 13 gallon. Looking to silicone the rock to the base glass and other rock layered too. Main reason is the flow might move things around. I used Stax Reef Rock, it’s precut flat.

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Spectre2006 · 02/22/2019, 07:58 AM

My goal is to keep tank parameters as consistent as possible. With a Nano tank, it’s pretty hard. The ATO takes care of tank evaporation. And skimmer exporting some salinity out with the nutrients. Goal is to do 30-40 percent water change weekly but, the new water needs to match the existing water as much as possible. (Temp/salinity). Looking to carpet the tank with Zoas and Shrooms, maybe 1 beginner Monti or SPS.

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Spectre2006 · 02/23/2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre2006

I like the nano concept. It’s really easy to change most of the tank volume if needed.

A larger version, 13 gallon. Looking to silicone the rock to the base glass and other rock layered too. Main reason is the flow might move things around. I used Stax Reef Rock, it’s precut flat.

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Spectre2006 · 02/24/2019, 09:58 PM

Working toward this build concept.

02/22/2019, 05:56 AM	#1
Spectre2006 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 383	Nano 5 gallon Fluval Evo Found some equipment in storage. My two dogs passed recently. And needed something to focus on. [IMG] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190222/071193efe56a7d48de68a6ffa23f8b03.jpg[/IMG] Looking to create a Zoa garden mostly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Spectre2006; 02/22/2019 at 06:52 AM.

02/22/2019, 06:06 AM	#2
Spectre2006 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 383	Current state of build. Small return compartment - heater - stock return pump - smart ATO micro sensor Larger compartment - Coralife Nano Biocube Skimmer - (looking to add - Apex probes in future) Tank - Temp sensor - HOB with Zeovit and sensor - Dry live rock rubble(not artificially made) - Small amount Aragonite sand - ATO return tube Lighting - old generation Ecotech Radion Flow - 50 times tank volume Tank is still cycling. Initial algae outbreak from nutrients in rock. Used RO water and Reef Crystals. Skimmer exporting a great deal of nutrients out. Nutrient taper should take 4-6 weeks or more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/22/2019, 07:00 AM	#3
Spectre2006 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 383	I like the nano concept. It’s really easy to change most of the tank volume if needed. A larger version, 13 gallon. Looking to silicone the rock to the base glass and other rock layered too. Main reason is the flow might move things around. I used Stax Reef Rock, it’s precut flat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/22/2019, 07:58 AM	#4
Spectre2006 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 383	My goal is to keep tank parameters as consistent as possible. With a Nano tank, it’s pretty hard. The ATO takes care of tank evaporation. And skimmer exporting some salinity out with the nutrients. Goal is to do 30-40 percent water change weekly but, the new water needs to match the existing water as much as possible. (Temp/salinity). Looking to carpet the tank with Zoas and Shrooms, maybe 1 beginner Monti or SPS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk