mr. aqua 25g rimless cube build - Page 5

mic209 · 01/22/2012, 09:07 AM

I got my ATO on eBay 5 years go, I don't remember how much

kwong1998 · 01/22/2012, 10:07 AM

Your Ai is able to cover your 25g tank?

mic209 · 01/22/2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kwong1998

Your Ai is able to cover your 25g tank?

Yes, can probably even go up to a 24" tank if you have it high enough.

kwong1998 · 01/22/2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mic209

Yes, can probably even go up to a 24" tank if you have it high enough.

Do I need the Ai Controller to control the light? I think Nano Ai can be control without the controller.

mic209 · 01/22/2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kwong1998

Do I need the Ai Controller to control the light? I think Nano Ai can be control without the controller.

You don't need the controller, but the light is real hard to set with the touch controls, you don't know what the percentages are at. It's a lot easier with the controller.

mic209 · 01/26/2012, 05:23 PM

finally added my first SPS piece, an oregon tort frag.

Caetano_Thiago · 01/26/2012, 05:44 PM

im loving that AI nano. great looking tank.

tandldel · 01/26/2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mic209

finally added my first SPS piece, an oregon tort frag.

Great first frag! Looking Great.

mic209 · 01/26/2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tandldel

Great first frag! Looking Great.

Took this pic with my iphone 4s, the color of the Oregon Tort is accurate, but the tubs blues isn't.

reefsahoy · 01/26/2012, 07:16 PM

I'm looking at the ai nano vs the regular sol on a 18x18x 16h tank too. Alittle concerned on coverage from such a small beam. Wondering if sps would grow unnaturally towards the point source or do you think the spread of light is wide enough where the coral would grow more natural? Btw how is the light spill over if any?

nemesis7 · 01/26/2012, 08:51 PM

I just asked Justin at aqua illuminations today this is what he said
I said I was getting a 25 gallon but how high could I go and support sps.

Not a problem at all. To be honest, We have had a Nano over a 50G (24x24x20) with LPS, Clams, and Softies and everything was thriving. We of course custom mounted this so that it was centered at roughly 8-10" of the water line. If you can do this, I would say go for it. Just a note though that we did not have SPS in this tank. Have a great day!

Best Regards,

Justin
AI

pulit · 01/27/2012, 07:50 AM

nice build man . love the ai's . i didnt know the controller worked with the nano light . how do you like the ai's sofar ?

mic209 · 01/27/2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pulit

nice build man . love the ai's . i didnt know the controller worked with the nano light . how do you like the ai's sofar ?

As far as eye appeal and controlability, I love it. I'll have to give it a few months after I have my tank stocked with coral to see what I think about it performance wise.

Maximus · 01/28/2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mic209

Walked by the tank and snapped a quick camera phone pic

Also took a pic of one of my true percs

Did you have to modify the AI nano bracket for the Mr. Aqua tank at all? Does the light sit toward the middle of the tank? Thank you.

Maximus · 01/28/2012, 06:52 PM

Sorry, one more question if you don't mind How hard was it to drill the holes for the overflow? Did it ever feel like the glass was going to crack?

TimothyJ · 02/01/2012, 12:23 AM

I love the set up and am thinking of doing the same thing in my office. Where did you buy the tank (online, local)? Also, you mentioned being nervous about jumpers. Have you looked into tops for it anywhere or do you know if it is even an option?

trigs · 02/01/2012, 12:58 AM

lovely set up you have there

mic209 · 02/01/2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TimothyJ

I love the set up and am thinking of doing the same thing in my office. Where did you buy the tank (online, local)? Also, you mentioned being nervous about jumpers. Have you looked into tops for it anywhere or do you know if it is even an option?

I bought the tank from marinedepot.com. I havent looked into tops as I think a lid will ruin the sleek rimless look, plus I like running my tanks open top.

mic209 · 02/01/2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Did you have to modify the AI nano bracket for the Mr. Aqua tank at all? Does the light sit toward the middle of the tank? Thank you.

Yes I had to cut the AI bracket to fit around the overflow. This is only because when I installed the overflow box, I left enough room on the side to get a cleaning magnet through horizontally. After I drilled the hole I realized I can run a cleaning magnet vertically. So just as long as you install your overflow close to the side, you shouldn't have to modify the AI bracket. And the light sits directly in the middle

mic209 · 02/01/2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Sorry, one more question if you don't mind How hard was it to drill the holes for the overflow? Did it ever feel like the glass was going to crack?

This was my first tank I ever drilled and it was not hard at all. Just don't use much pressure if non at all, let the drill do the work. Also if your drill had an adjustable clutch, set pretty low.

TimothyJ · 02/02/2012, 09:01 PM

Do you know how tall your stand is? Do you feel it is at a good viewing height? I am trying to track down a stand for a tank like yours and have been looking at night stands as an option, but they seem to all be around 24 - 26" tall and that seems a little low.

Maximus · 02/02/2012, 09:09 PM

One more question, if you don't mind answering. Do you feel that the nano produces a sufficient amount of light to cover the tank? My nano is coming tomorrow but I have yet to order the tank. Just can't seem to decide on the dimensions of it. Thanks for the answers, mic. I appreciate it.

mic209 · 02/04/2012, 12:23 AM

Got a new skimmer today SC65 cone skimmer, I wanted to see what all the hype is about, hopefully it outperforms the reefoctopus.

mic209 · 02/04/2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TimothyJ

Do you know how tall your stand is? Do you feel it is at a good viewing height? I am trying to track down a stand for a tank like yours and have been looking at night stands as an option, but they seem to all be around 24 - 26" tall and that seems a little low.

Stand is 36", it's the perfect height, I can see everything if i'm standing up without having to bend down, and if sitting in front of the tank in a chair, its not to high up.

mic209 · 02/04/2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

One more question, if you don't mind answering. Do you feel that the nano produces a sufficient amount of light to cover the tank? My nano is coming tomorrow but I have yet to order the tank. Just can't seem to decide on the dimensions of it. Thanks for the answers, mic. I appreciate it.

The nano more than covers the tank.

01/26/2012, 05:44 PM	#107
Caetano_Thiago Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: 831 Salinas Posts: 420	im loving that AI nano. great looking tank. __________________ just keep telling myself that i only spent half of what was actually spent.. and ill be ok. Current Tank Info: 14G Oceanic BC, RapidLed Retro kit with Cree LEDS, intank media basket (middle chamber turned into fuge),Intank fishsaver, MJ900 return pump,hydor deflector, intank water director, intank fuge underwater light, jbj ato, EcoTech MP10ES

01/26/2012, 08:51 PM	#111
nemesis7 Torchwood Agent Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 300	I just asked Justin at aqua illuminations today this is what he said I said I was getting a 25 gallon but how high could I go and support sps. Not a problem at all. To be honest, We have had a Nano over a 50G (24x24x20) with LPS, Clams, and Softies and everything was thriving. We of course custom mounted this so that it was centered at roughly 8-10" of the water line. If you can do this, I would say go for it. Just a note though that we did not have SPS in this tank. Have a great day! Best Regards, Justin AI __________________ I promise after this I won't buy anything for a while! Unless it's a really good deal,or I think I can get away with it ,without you noticing. Current Tank Info: No tanks at present. Maybe someday again

01/28/2012, 06:52 PM	#115
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Sorry, one more question if you don't mind How hard was it to drill the holes for the overflow? Did it ever feel like the glass was going to crack? __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

02/02/2012, 09:09 PM	#122
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	One more question, if you don't mind answering. Do you feel that the nano produces a sufficient amount of light to cover the tank? My nano is coming tomorrow but I have yet to order the tank. Just can't seem to decide on the dimensions of it. Thanks for the answers, mic. I appreciate it. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

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01/22/2012, 09:07 AM	#101
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	I got my ATO on eBay 5 years go, I don't remember how much

01/22/2012, 10:07 AM	#102
kwong1998 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 52	Your Ai is able to cover your 25g tank?

01/26/2012, 05:23 PM	#106
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	finally added my first SPS piece, an oregon tort frag.

01/26/2012, 07:16 PM	#110
reefsahoy I can see thru you! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milky Way Galaxy 3rd planet from the sun, in a country called USA! Posts: 2,685	I'm looking at the ai nano vs the regular sol on a 18x18x 16h tank too. Alittle concerned on coverage from such a small beam. Wondering if sps would grow unnaturally towards the point source or do you think the spread of light is wide enough where the coral would grow more natural? Btw how is the light spill over if any?

01/27/2012, 07:50 AM	#112
pulit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 123	nice build man . love the ai's . i didnt know the controller worked with the nano light . how do you like the ai's sofar ?

02/01/2012, 12:23 AM	#116
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 634	I love the set up and am thinking of doing the same thing in my office. Where did you buy the tank (online, local)? Also, you mentioned being nervous about jumpers. Have you looked into tops for it anywhere or do you know if it is even an option?

02/01/2012, 12:58 AM	#117
trigs Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver , BC Posts: 51	lovely set up you have there

02/02/2012, 09:01 PM	#121
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 634	Do you know how tall your stand is? Do you feel it is at a good viewing height? I am trying to track down a stand for a tank like yours and have been looking at night stands as an option, but they seem to all be around 24 - 26" tall and that seems a little low.

02/04/2012, 12:23 AM	#123
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	Got a new skimmer today SC65 cone skimmer, I wanted to see what all the hype is about, hopefully it outperforms the reefoctopus.