dendrosa
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Ok guys this competition has given me the impetus needed to re commission my nano, after breaking it down about 6 months ago due to house renovations.
I originally built this tank about 5 years ago after my 1.2 meter tank burst. I had for a long time been intrigued by the challenge of maintaining a miniature tank and this gave me the opportunity to try it. The use of plywood was a feasibility study into the use of alternative materials / methods of building a stronger tank and the durability of such materials.
The dimensions of the tank and stand were chosen more or less arbitrarily and if I were to build this again I would take more cognisance of lighting and other equipment available today.
The total internal tank volume is ( mm): L 490 W 395 H 370 ( 71 litres)
Sump volume (mm): L 450 W 300 H 270 (36 litres )
Lighting: 2 * 24 W Phillips power compacts
Return pump: Hydor 1500 l/ hr
Additional water turnover pumps: 2 * powerheads 1000 l/hr ea
Skimmer: The dreaded Jebo
One of the original design criteria for this tank was that no equipment should be visible in the display area. At the same time however I wanted to have a high turnover within the tank, which meant additional pumps
Here are a couple of pics taken during construction and initial setup:
I originally built this tank about 5 years ago after my 1.2 meter tank burst. I had for a long time been intrigued by the challenge of maintaining a miniature tank and this gave me the opportunity to try it. The use of plywood was a feasibility study into the use of alternative materials / methods of building a stronger tank and the durability of such materials.
The dimensions of the tank and stand were chosen more or less arbitrarily and if I were to build this again I would take more cognisance of lighting and other equipment available today.
The total internal tank volume is ( mm): L 490 W 395 H 370 ( 71 litres)
Sump volume (mm): L 450 W 300 H 270 (36 litres )
Lighting: 2 * 24 W Phillips power compacts
Return pump: Hydor 1500 l/ hr
Additional water turnover pumps: 2 * powerheads 1000 l/hr ea
Skimmer: The dreaded Jebo
One of the original design criteria for this tank was that no equipment should be visible in the display area. At the same time however I wanted to have a high turnover within the tank, which meant additional pumps
Here are a couple of pics taken during construction and initial setup: