R27's 3G Pico

[R27]

What's up guys.
Got into this hobby a couple months ago. Have a 12G Nanocube set up for about 4-5 months.
Decided to start a 3G Jbj Pico. Will track my progress in this thread. :givebeer:


Equipment:
3 Gallon JBJ Picotope
Aqua Clear 50 (Running just filter floss for now)
Stock 9W Light
Heater
3-4 Lbs of live rock
2-3 Lbs live sand


Future Plans:
2.5 Gallon Sump
DIY LED Lighting
Koralia Nano


Tank will be moved from this space this weekend.


11/23/2010:

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I think that sump won't be necessary.Just do water changes.

 

[Reeftanker3295]

I think a Koralia is too big, go with something like a mini-jet, nice and easy. Nice setup!

 

[InfernoST]

Nice, I like it a lot.

 

[jaa1456]

I think a Koralia is too big, go with something like a mini-jet, nice and easy. Nice setup!

The make a koralia just for those tanks now. I think it is something like 60 GPH or something like that.

 

[jadakiss]

nice i know its gonna be hard to maintain.

 

[dubs]

nice pico I always like them they small and neat looking

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I had one of those.Kept some stuff in there for a while.Stock lighting does not let you get higher lighting stuff but zoos and shrooms should be fine.

 

[Lenny718]

Very cool tank. I say go with a MP10 :tongue1:

 

[R27]

Zany: Thanks for the advice. I want to have a sump though. Think it would be really cool with this tank. And I plan on changing the lights to LEDs.

Reeftanker: Thanks, I will look into smaller pumps.

Dubs, Jadakiss, Infernost: Thanks guys.

Jaa1456: Thanks I will try to find one.

Lenny718: Thanks, MP10 :lol:

 

[rkaragozler]

sweet looking setup, good luck.

 

[R27]

sweet looking setup, good luck.

thanks Richie :cheers:

 

[noobzy]

Awesome. I am thinking of making a similar setup, and already have the tank in place with water running. From my experience so far, evaporation is pretty intense (I guess another 3g sump would halve the effects) - I would recommend either an ATO or topping off once a day.

Also, SaltwaterCritters just posted a Black Friday sale with some minijets... not sure if that's what you need (I am just running a HOB Aquaclear for now).

Keep us updated!

 

[R27]

Thanks noobzy

I agree, the evap is pretty bad. I will look into a ATO but for now just going to top off daily.
For now I am running a HOB AC too. Will switch to the sump later. I have a small powerhead that I will put in the tank at a later time

 

[R27]

UPDATE:

- Not much going on with the tank. Letting it run its course.
- Added some more rock, found a tiny starfish. Probably will want to add some more sand.
- Still have not moved the tank to its location.

On a good note, I went to my girlfriend's house and see a small box from BOOSTLED.
A couple weeks back, she seen me online looking at the PAR30 LED Bulbs and asked me a couple questions, like what it's for and why is it like that and which ones I would get. Explained everything to her. I had no idea she would buy it for me Nice X-Mas gift. Just sucks that I have to wait for X-Mas haha

The bulb is 4 Royal Blue LEDS and 1 Cool White Led; 60 Optics.

Here are some pics:

 

[CHEMCHEF]

Nice little light. Good luck with the tank. I think it is cool to run sump on this.
My buddy has a 4 gal. pico with a hidden 30 gal sump. Very Cool.

 

[R27]

Thanks Chef. It's pretty cool. Too bad I can't use it yet -_-

I need a recommendation for a pump guys, any suggestions?

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

the smallest Mag, nice tank
Ps switch the led for a regular light she will never know,LOL

 

[R27]

the smallest Mag, nice tank
Ps switch the led for a regular light she will never know,LOL

LOL!! that's funny. She actually has been reading up on reefing :inlove:
Thanks Jarret