New to Nano - Page 3

caponeman · 04-21-2008, 09:13 PM

Will the Tunze Skimmer fit in any of the chambers in the back of the Solana?

wav0718 · 04-22-2008, 01:16 AM

It does fit, I had to break off the back clips of the skimmer where the screws attach.

wav0718 · 04-22-2008, 01:24 AM

Well after a long day, I finally got the transfer done. Here are some pics.

Front

Right

Left

Hang-on back fuge (i'm a litte worried about this - you think there is an issue with to much strain on the back glass? I don't want to cause any loose seams)

***WARNING*** If anyone is planning to buy one of these. DO NOT, DO NOT!!! use the top glass cover while the light is running. There was no warning not to so I thought it would be okay, but after 3 hours with the lights on here is what happened to my glass top. It shattered into pieces. I emailed current-usa, I'll let you know if I get a response. I hope I don't have any other issues with this tank.

AQTCJAK · 04-22-2008, 01:27 AM

Very nice setup if yo have any issues with Current-USA let me know I will do what I can to help

wav0718 · 04-28-2008, 06:52 AM

Well, no response from current-usa about the glass top.. oh well.
Been pretty busy the past few days with the diy overflow and sump. I bought a 2100 rio return pump but I think it was to powerful since it kept my tank water level 1/8 inch from the top. I tried to modify the impeller and cut the fins to lower the flow - well i cut to much and created no flow

I am planning to get a 1700 rio, do you think this will be better, is there an adjustment function on this one? I am also planning to put two float switches as safty shutoffs incase of an overflow. I'll post some pics as soon as it is running.

lcstorc · 04-28-2008, 07:22 AM

Gorgeous new tank.
Sorry about the glass but you will get much lower temps and more gas exchange with an open top or one covered in egg crate .

wav0718 · 04-30-2008, 05:21 AM

Well I've been pretty busy the past week.. here are some updates:

DIY OVERFLOW -

STORE BOUGHT SUMP -

The flow (still needs some tweaking) -

THE ATO -

The cup is a splash guard

I am having issues with the ATO. Once the pump shuts down a syphon is created even tho the end of the tubing is above the water. I think it might be because the pump sits below 20 gallons and the water pressure is forcing the water to flow out even when the pump is off. Any one have any suggestions?

THE EGG CRATE TOP -

I am still planning to install two float switches as an emergency shut off to the pumps incase my water level gets to high in my tank or sump. Thanks for looking/suggestions welcome.

grinch · 05-02-2008, 09:03 AM

Welcome!! I have an 8g Biocube, and thier is no pS that will fit. So I do water changes, not that big of a deal with only 8g.

Stacef · 05-02-2008, 09:31 AM

Wow you are doing a wonderful job! Glad to see you posted pictures, and lots of them, that's what we like to see! I noticed a little while back you asked what was in your fuge (the little white things) They are copepods, you dont need to put a snail in there, great breeding grounds for them!!! Your fish will love the copepods!

wav0718 · 05-03-2008, 04:02 AM

nice.. thanks for the info. I just got the two float switches today. I plan to install them this weekend. I'll post some pics when I get them running.

ReefChick · 05-04-2008, 08:33 PM

niceeeee i love it!!! i wish my bio cube was that neat! hehe

wav0718 · 05-05-2008, 10:07 PM

Thanks! I just finished putting in my emergency shut off float swithes. I placed one in the sump and one in the back part of the tank where the water level is lower. If I loose siphon, the water level will rise in the back part of the aquarium, trigger the float switch to shut off the return pump or if my return pump fails and my sump starts filling up then the pump in the back of the aquarium will shut off and lower the water level below the overflow.
Tested it and it works. Here are some pics.

Back of the aquarium -

The sump -

wav0718 · 05-05-2008, 10:10 PM

A new addition - Garf Bonsai ($65)
Hope it grows nice and big

Jeremy0322 · 05-05-2008, 10:17 PM

Awesome looking tank. Keep the pictures coming

04-21-2008, 09:13 PM	#31 (permalink)
caponeman Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Will the Tunze Skimmer fit in any of the chambers in the back of the Solana?

04-22-2008, 01:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
wav0718 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano It does fit, I had to break off the back clips of the skimmer where the screws attach. Last edited by wav0718 : 04-22-2008 at 04:23 AM.

04-22-2008, 01:24 AM	#33 (permalink)
wav0718 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Well after a long day, I finally got the transfer done. Here are some pics. Front Right Left Hang-on back fuge (i'm a litte worried about this - you think there is an issue with to much strain on the back glass? I don't want to cause any loose seams) *WARNING* If anyone is planning to buy one of these. DO NOT, DO NOT!!! use the top glass cover while the light is running. There was no warning not to so I thought it would be okay, but after 3 hours with the lights on here is what happened to my glass top. It shattered into pieces. I emailed current-usa, I'll let you know if I get a response. I hope I don't have any other issues with this tank.

04-22-2008, 01:27 AM	#34 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,360 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Nano Very nice setup if yo have any issues with Current-USA let me know I will do what I can to help __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

04-28-2008, 06:52 AM	#35 (permalink)
wav0718 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Well, no response from current-usa about the glass top.. oh well. Been pretty busy the past few days with the diy overflow and sump. I bought a 2100 rio return pump but I think it was to powerful since it kept my tank water level 1/8 inch from the top. I tried to modify the impeller and cut the fins to lower the flow - well i cut to much and created no flow I am planning to get a 1700 rio, do you think this will be better, is there an adjustment function on this one? I am also planning to put two float switches as safty shutoffs incase of an overflow. I'll post some pics as soon as it is running.

04-28-2008, 07:22 AM	#36 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Nano Gorgeous new tank. Sorry about the glass but you will get much lower temps and more gas exchange with an open top or one covered in egg crate . __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-30-2008, 05:21 AM	#37 (permalink)
wav0718 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Well I've been pretty busy the past week.. here are some updates: DIY OVERFLOW - STORE BOUGHT SUMP - The flow (still needs some tweaking) - THE ATO - The cup is a splash guard I am having issues with the ATO. Once the pump shuts down a syphon is created even tho the end of the tubing is above the water. I think it might be because the pump sits below 20 gallons and the water pressure is forcing the water to flow out even when the pump is off. Any one have any suggestions? THE EGG CRATE TOP - I am still planning to install two float switches as an emergency shut off to the pumps incase my water level gets to high in my tank or sump. Thanks for looking/suggestions welcome.

05-02-2008, 09:03 AM	#38 (permalink)
grinch Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 95 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Welcome!! I have an 8g Biocube, and thier is no pS that will fit. So I do water changes, not that big of a deal with only 8g. __________________ PAIN IS INEVITABLE, SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

05-02-2008, 09:31 AM	#39 (permalink)
Stacef Neon dottyback Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 681 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Wow you are doing a wonderful job! Glad to see you posted pictures, and lots of them, that's what we like to see! I noticed a little while back you asked what was in your fuge (the little white things) They are copepods, you dont need to put a snail in there, great breeding grounds for them!!! Your fish will love the copepods! __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

05-03-2008, 04:02 AM	#40 (permalink)
wav0718 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano nice.. thanks for the info. I just got the two float switches today. I plan to install them this weekend. I'll post some pics when I get them running.

05-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#41 (permalink)
ReefChick Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dayton Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Nano niceeeee i love it!!! i wish my bio cube was that neat! hehe

05-05-2008, 10:07 PM	#42 (permalink)
wav0718 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Thanks! I just finished putting in my emergency shut off float swithes. I placed one in the sump and one in the back part of the tank where the water level is lower. If I loose siphon, the water level will rise in the back part of the aquarium, trigger the float switch to shut off the return pump or if my return pump fails and my sump starts filling up then the pump in the back of the aquarium will shut off and lower the water level below the overflow. Tested it and it works. Here are some pics. Back of the aquarium - The sump -

05-05-2008, 10:10 PM	#43 (permalink)
wav0718 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano A new addition - Garf Bonsai ($65) Hope it grows nice and big

05-05-2008, 10:17 PM	#44 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 175 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Nano Awesome looking tank. Keep the pictures coming __________________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...lon-build.html -Check it out and let me know what you think Don't blow it - good planets are hard to find. "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not." — Dr. Seuss, from The Lorax

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