J's new Nano

[JS]

So after a bit of a break and some construction to our house...my daughters were bugging me to build a new tank for "nemo".

Not being one to be asked twice i set to work.

I love the IM tanks...but they are stupid expensive, so set out to do my own version of it.

Tank specs. 600x490x350 with a sump area in the back. AIO style just like IM Nuvo Fusion.

Sump area also has a RO tank.

Equipment list.
AI Prime HD for the lights.
Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5 for return.
2 RW-4s for flow.
Jebao DP-4 to keep params in spec.
Modified Reef Octo Topup.
AquaEl Easy heater. 100w.
Tunze 9004 skimmer.

Pics to follow.

 

[RiaanP]

build sounds good.

Where are those pictures?

 

[JS]

Pics of equipment.

 

[JS]

Stand being built...

Process followed was building out of MDF, sealed with 50% woodglue, sprayed with 4:1 primer....sanded smooth...painted 4 coats 2k poly ice white. Polished.

Fitting doors.

End result.

 

[JS]

Tank.

My mate Cecil helped me with this...

Back compartments. With media trays.

 

[JS]

And the two married up....

 

[JS]

Next steps...running complete system with RO water and a bag of carbon for a few days....

Will get it salty this weekend and also mount AI Prime.

 

[Vleis Visagie]

Next steps...running complete system with RO water and a bag of carbon for a few days....

Will get it salty this weekend and also mount AI Prime.

Why RO & Carbon, just to clean the tank?

 

[JS]

Why RO & Carbon, just to clean the tank?

Yes....i always do that with new tanks and equipment...never know what could be stuck on surfaces...better safe that sorry.

 

[Wizard$]

Looking good!!

 

[erratiC]

Awesome DIY, @JS. Real top notch stuff.

Your work is so impecable that you clearly didn't paint the wall behind the tank - I would have killed the painter if I saw that he hadn't taped the plug point before painting.

 

[JS]

Awesome DIY, @JS. Real top notch stuff.

Your work is so impecable that you clearly didn't paint the wall behind the tank - I would have killed the painter if I saw that he hadn't taped the plug point before painting.

Lol...thanks for kind words.

In all fairness to my painter...i told him he didn't have to worry...as all the old plug points are being ripped out and updated...

 

[devesh.r]

Wow awesome buil man, extremely neat work done, looking great.

 

[JS]

Wow awesome buil man, extremely neat work done, looking great.

Shot bud.

 

[Jaun_marine]

Looks professional, can't wait to see more

 

[viper357]

Not being one to be asked twice i set to work.

Tank looks great so far, how long did it take you to get to this stage?

 

[reefer101]

This is a beautiful build

 

[jacohall]

Great looking tank! Excited to see it running! Some nice equipment as well!

 

[JS]

Tank looks great so far, how long did it take you to get to this stage?

Thank you. With a little bit of a delay in glass (supplier cut it too short) - about a month.
Cabinet was quick - weekend.

 

[viper357]

Update?