reef-fisher Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thought Ide share my newest toy. While trying to decide on an all-in-one tank, I ran across these in multiple forums. Heard a lot about these systems, good and bad, and thought I would see for myself. Picked it up at Coral Reef Pet Center in Salem(Thanks Jay!) and must say I have no complaints. I did do some minor mods in turning the second chamber into a fuge and adding my own ato instead of the stock(one of the biggest issues) up-side down water bottles. Most of the inhabitants came from my daughters 20h, and the rest from CRPC and my other set-up. Heres the back while I was setting it up to my liking. The 5gal in the stand holds my diy kalk reactor and is my container for ato. I have to fill it 1-2x per week. During transition with my favorite helper. Notice the Bob the Builder goggles, a must when working with aquariums...(laugh)OrOSHA would be proud! And heres what it looks like now... Any and all questions/comments are welcome. Thanks for looking, and for the info ive picked up from all your posts...that made this happen(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Looks like a sweet set up. I just picjed up an Aqua Pod for my sons room today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Very nice thanks for sharing. The bob the builder goggles are pretty nice. Safety first..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Great aquascaping! How big is that tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 SWEET! Its awesome that you picked one of those up. They are such cool looking systems! Let me know what you think in the long run. I will have to come check it out. Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks for the compliments. siskiou:It is 20x20x20, so about 34 gallons total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiefish Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 way cool I wish I had had a salt tank in my room as a kid......coolest night light ever. very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefaquarist Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 nice i love it. job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miniwhinny Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Lucky kid !!!!!! (clap)(clap)(clap) Your tank is great. I love how much "stuff" you have in there (wonder if hubby would notice a tank in our bedroom hehehe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiefish Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 (wonder if hubby would notice a tank in our bedroom hehehe) my husband now wants one ...cause all the fish he likes are fish only...yesssss!! score one for the wife.(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 My wife is coming around...I find if I let her pick out some of the livestock then she really gets into it. I don't think I stand a chance of getting a tank in the bedroom....YET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 I think Mark hit the nail on the head...let the wife help pick what goes in the tank, and the world of saltwater is a much better place(laugh) My daughter does love her tank. As long as you get quality pumps and equipment, most of time, it will be dead silent...another issue with bedroom tanks. Once we rid the tanks of cheap noisy pumps, all of a sudden, the tanks "got more better"! Boy, I need to update pics, too. That tanks looks much better now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhuru Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I've been checking that out at Jason's shop as well, best nano all in one I've seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiefish Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 yeah I'm gonna need to do some updates especaily on the fans that came with my lights...any sugestions...sorry not trying to hijack this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Uhuru...nothing compared to your set-ups(laugh) but nice enough for the rest of the world:D fishiefish...not sure what upgrade you mean, but I meant pictures;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Very nice Reef-Fisher! I just bought one and so far its been awesome! What kinda mods have you done to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I turned the center section into a refugium. Seems to help with the algae. Next, like you said, I ditched the stock ATO(worthless.) and added my own jbjATO. works great, and I only have to fill the 5 gallon tank in the stand once a week. Lastly, I added a closed loop for a chiller. My temperatue was getting up to 85 and kinda freaked me out. I agree with you on the skimmer. Not the best in the world, but once it is adjusted properly, it pulls out some nasty skimmate..I should take a picture for Impurhe likes to see that stuff(whistle). The light is a totally different story. My ballast went out a few weeks back. In a pinch, I threw up a single-ended 250w 20k halide. What a difference! Im now using the pendant for a 20 gallon set-up Im working on for my in-laws. In my opinion, the output on the pendant isnt broad enough for the Solana. Sorry for the rant. I havent seen these pictures in a while... Lots has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 PS welcome to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The ballast went out? So I am assuming the 250w is buch better? Maybe some day I will upgrade but as my first venture into MH and sps I will keep the stock one for a while, provided the ballast lasts. I guess maybe I should have gotten a chiller but we keep our house pretty cold so we will see! Thanks for the input! You should post some new pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I dont have A/C in my house, so I need a chiller for the hot days. Ill take pics when my wife gets back from Cali with the camera. The stock light worked great when I got it, as it was my first MH as well. I would definately change the bulb, though. I didnt see where you were, but if you have a chance, swing by CRPC in salem, and have Jason add some led night lights to your fixure...makes a world of a difference.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 What size chiller did you do Ben? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I ended up with a Pacific Coast Imports CL 280. I think its rated for 75 gallons or so, but works fantastic. I really wanted a Current chiller, because they come with a built in controller and a heater plug. However, this one was used and I got a good deal. Maybe Ill upgrade down the road...(nono) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Well glad it is working for you. I just ordered a 300 today for my little set up. Am going to upgrade to a little bigger tank but still should perform just fine. And yes you do need to post up a few new pics(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 And yes you do need to post up a few new pics(whistle) Yeah, yeah yeah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Finally some updated pictures. Sorry for the crappy pics, Im not photo-inclined, but you get the idea. And here are some of the other tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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