Aquapod Overkill Questions

[beerfish]

I'm considering breaking down my 75g due to a lack of time and an impending move. I'm planning on keeping all of my equipment and most of my livestock so that I can set it up again after we move and settle in for awhile. So anyway, I'm wondering if I can use some of my equipment on the 24g Aquapod that I have. So here are my questions...

1: Has anyone drilled the back of an Aquapod? Anything I should know about it?

2. I usually say that you can't overskim... but I'm wondering if my ASM G3 may be a bit much on a 24g... thoughts?

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

I have heard of people drilling them..never tried it myself. I definitely think a G3 would be too much. I think the G1 would be overkill on a nano lol

 

[reefs4life]

I've heard that these tanks may be made of tempered glass, therefore they are not safe to drill

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Nyreefnoob had a drilled ap24 so it is possible to do. Check with him for more information about this.

 

[seldin]

Custom king, an MR vendior has sold some nano tanks that I have seen is sold with sumps in bottom of stand. So I would check with him on the drilling. He is in the vendor section. I know on his sumps that they are acrylic, but since he sell some nano tanks with sumps, he may have some insight.

However, I think your equipment such as light and skimmer won't do well with the down size. There are really nice equipment lighting and skimmers for these small tanks, so it may be better to not use this equipment on this much smaller tank.

I am a big convert to these AIO tanks. I have a 55 gallon reef and a Solana nano tank. Boy, do I love the clean look this tank gives, along with its design. On a nana tank, there are compromises, but getting the right equipment can keep them functioning very nice.

Funny, I talked to a reefer today, that thought that the nano's were to simplistic and small to be maintained for any length of time. I explained the advantages, such as built in sump, using a controller, etc. I may get a convert on my hands.

He had a huge 240 gallon tank that was beautiful. He was not using an ATO. I told him to get a controller and start automating. Told him about the Reef Keeper Lite ( that was recommended to me from a reefer ) that converted me and he was intrigued.

Without a doubt, smaller tanks have their challenges. Boy, are they a lot of fun.

Good luck,

 

[Keith P]

I gutted

and drilled an Biocube 29G

 

[NYreefNoob]

here is a link to the ap 24g i had that i drilled, and yes the asm g3 will not be a good skimmer for that tank. it wont be able to hold a constant skimming ability wont be enough bio-load for it to really work

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/30034-start-my-new-nano.html

 

[beerfish]

here is a link to the ap 24g i had that i drilled, and yes the asm g3 will not be a good skimmer for that tank. it wont be able to hold a constant skimming ability wont be enough bio-load for it to really work

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/30034-start-my-new-nano.html

Rick, Is the back of the AP plastic or glass? I can't really get behind mine right now to see. If it's plastic, I may be able to drill while it's up and running.

 

[NYreefNoob]

nope it is glass

 

[beerfish]

Actually it seems like it's glass with a plastic panel behind it. Can anyone confirm this?

Lol... never mind... Damn that was fast Rick!

 

[NYreefNoob]

it's just a black tape on the back side but definately glass

 

[beerfish]

Hmmm... may not be worth it then to drill.

 

[Keith P]

Hmmm... may not be worth it then to drill.

Quiter :tongue1:

 

[FlexLuthor]

hey did u ever drill?