New Pico Build

Gladfelter · May 11, 2013

So I really missed having a tank in my room. So I am setting up this Pico tank. I was going to go with a JBJ Cubey but I decided to try this. It's a Aqua-Top Zen Nano. 5.5 Gallons.

Overall thought is small corals or macro algae tank. Maybe some sexy shrimp and Barnacle Blennys. I'm about to add the sand and water. I bought a really cool smaller piece of Rock from Coral Reef to put in it.

They have these tanks at Aquatic Marine and it was 60. Filtration seems to be better than a cubey but I will have to upgrade the LEDs. Reviews say good for plants and low light corals.

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k2parkstar · May 11, 2013

Cool! Looking forward to see it filled!

Rob.D · May 11, 2013

Nice Matt! Sexy shrimp are great for pico tanks.

jabberkaycee · May 12, 2013

Sweet. I have always liked pico tanks.

Gladfelter · May 12, 2013

Here is the sand starting to settle a bit. Still messing with the Aquascape before I leave it be

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Gladfelter · May 12, 2013

Whoops forgot the pic

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Gladfelter · May 13, 2013

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Rob.D · May 13, 2013

I like the second version.

Gladfelter · May 13, 2013

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jabberkaycee · May 13, 2013

Ditto. The new scape looks good.

Gladfelter · May 15, 2013

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EvilMel · May 15, 2013

For fish, check out gobies. There's a bunch of really small but still way cool ones. My suggestions (in order of personal preference) are: Greenbanded goby, red headed goby, and green or yellow clown goby. All really cool little guys with nice personalities.

Gladfelter · May 21, 2013

The light is growing macro algae well. Levels look good too.

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CoryC · May 21, 2013

i've seen that rock before at the reef. i'd get rid of the caluerpa before it covers every inch of your tank. at least, i'm thinking that's the more invasive kind.