The Office Tank! | Deskmate 4.8 Nano Build
Background:
I love my RedSea 250 tank in my living room. However, much of my time is spent in my home office during the week. What better way to bring the ocean into my office, a nano tank!
This build will use the @Eshopps Deskmate 4.8. I've had my eye on this tank for a while. BRS had an amazing bundle the other day that included this tank and everything else required to get it started. I got everything below for $199!
Build List:
1x Eshopps DeskMate 4.8g Pico Aquarium
1x 1lb Seaside Aquatics Ceramic Bio-Spheres (~20 spheres + mesh bag)
1x 100mL Instant Ocean Bio-Spira Nitrifying Bacteria
1x 25W Eheim Jager Aquarium Heater
1x 25kg Bag Aquaforest Sea Salt
Day One: The Build
Placement. Of course this is going to go right on my desk! I have to admit, having 4 - 5 gallon of water sitting next to my electronics feels a bit scary!
Aquascape.
The rock was pretty easy to work with, considering the limited space. The arch should allow for good flow!
Fill time! Rocks, sand, and water in! The filter sock, heater, and return pump were plug and play!
Let there be light!
Yes. I know I have some cable management work to do! But at this point I'm essentially done for now! I'm waiting for the water to get up to 78F/25C before I pour in some Bio-Spira to kick off the cycle. I have a lid from Kraken Reef on the way, should be here by Friday. So if all goes well I will be placing the first and only fish to go into this tank, a Clownfish!
Some soft and LPS corals will be added down the line. A light or nano skimmer could be a potential add in the future as well!
Thanks for reading! My next planned update will be once the lid has arrived from Kraken! Feel free to ask any questions!
Background:
I love my RedSea 250 tank in my living room. However, much of my time is spent in my home office during the week. What better way to bring the ocean into my office, a nano tank!
This build will use the @Eshopps Deskmate 4.8. I've had my eye on this tank for a while. BRS had an amazing bundle the other day that included this tank and everything else required to get it started. I got everything below for $199!
Build List:
1x Eshopps DeskMate 4.8g Pico Aquarium
- 1x Adjustable Nozzle
- 1x Circa 100 Return Pump
- 1x Curve Lite LED
- 1x Nano Filter Sock
- 2 LifeRock Nano Arches
- 1 Small Original LifeRock dry rock piece
1x 1lb Seaside Aquatics Ceramic Bio-Spheres (~20 spheres + mesh bag)
1x 100mL Instant Ocean Bio-Spira Nitrifying Bacteria
1x 25W Eheim Jager Aquarium Heater
1x 25kg Bag Aquaforest Sea Salt
Day One: The Build
Placement. Of course this is going to go right on my desk! I have to admit, having 4 - 5 gallon of water sitting next to my electronics feels a bit scary!
Aquascape.
The rock was pretty easy to work with, considering the limited space. The arch should allow for good flow!
Fill time! Rocks, sand, and water in! The filter sock, heater, and return pump were plug and play!
Let there be light!
Yes. I know I have some cable management work to do! But at this point I'm essentially done for now! I'm waiting for the water to get up to 78F/25C before I pour in some Bio-Spira to kick off the cycle. I have a lid from Kraken Reef on the way, should be here by Friday. So if all goes well I will be placing the first and only fish to go into this tank, a Clownfish!
Some soft and LPS corals will be added down the line. A light or nano skimmer could be a potential add in the future as well!
Thanks for reading! My next planned update will be once the lid has arrived from Kraken! Feel free to ask any questions!
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