Joe's sumpless 20 Gallon Nano Complete build

[jkeating2005]

It's Time for me to start a build thread. I didn't get a chance to make a build for my 46 gallon bowfront. I wish I had.

My plans are to keep a mixed reef of LPS and softies. I goal is to keep it Simple and Compact.

Tank specs:

20 Gallon Long Dimensions 30 x 12 x 13

Filtration will come from a modified Aquaclear 200.

I will be adding one overflow made from 4" ABS plastic tubing cut in half (Half Circle) to collect surface scum.

Lighting:Current USA SunPod Metal Halide Fixture, 150 Watt HQI, 30 inch

First day will be Masking of 5 sides and Painting the Back Glass Blue.

Got to let the first coat Dry

Inside the tank after fist coat

 

[Oscarsdad608]

Great start

 

[dustin_P74]

good start, but i wouldnt use MH on a 20 gallon tank, because itll over heat your water and cause you to invest in a chiller and those are not cheap by any means

 

[jkeating2005]

Is there a T5 stup you would recommend in a 30". The only ones i have been looking at dont seem to give me enough Watts per Gallon

 

[dustin_P74]

actually looking at the sun pod you were talking about since its just that one bulb and nothing else i think you might be fine

 

[jkeating2005]

I thought it would be!

 

[yote]

I think you'll be fine with the MH.But go a head and invest in a small clip of fan just in case.They are a lot cheaper than a chiller,and will do just as good a job.

 

[jkeating2005]

scratch this thread. i just bought a 125g. ill have to hold this off for a while

 

[yote]

That was a hell of an upgrade:D

 

[dustin_P74]

youll only wanna go bigger in a few months

 

[jkeating2005]

lol, i have a 46 bowfront so i will be going from 46 - 125 not that big an upgrade!

but i picK it up friday!