Hec's DIY Nano build

[Hecdr34]

Hey MR, I've decided to make this my first build thread. The total volume of this system including dt, ft and sump is about 13 gallons with 14 pounds of live rock. It will be a ZP dominated mixed reef with maybe a single fish. I will have entrusting montis on the bare bottom glass with maybe a few chalice. The stocking process will be very slow.

-Display- 16.5 x 16.5 x 8
AI Nano with controller
Optics removed
14 lbs GulfLiveRock

-Frag tank- 16 x 11 x 4
12" Build My Led
DIY frag rack

-Stand- 17 x 16.5 x 37
Glass door
Pivot hinges

-Sump- 16 x 9 x 11
3/4" pvc drains
1/2" pvc returns
Red Krylon fusion paint
4" short filtersock
Mag3 return
100w titanium heater
cheato and dragons breath

leak testing

 

[Hecdr34]

 

[thirty6]

Sharp looking set up, the red was a good choice

 

[Hecdr34]

Thanks Joe, I'll be fixing the rock work later today and adding putty to keep them in place. I have 3 huge turbos that could easily move these small rocks around

 

[greengny]

Set up looks great. Glad you found a light that works . Red PVC looks really good, especially if you're going to keep an open stand. John

 

[Hecdr34]

Thank you. Yes, I found an AI Nano here for a great price. The stand will definitely stay with the glass door. Thanks

 

[Jhoehlein]

Slick setup, love the glass door on the stand. If you slapped a Vertex Aquaristik sticker on the side I don't think anyone would second guess it. Keep it up.

 

[edd]

nice set up, can't believe its only 13gal.

 

[Hecdr34]

Slick setup, love the glass door on the stand. If you slapped a Vertex Aquaristik sticker on the side I don't think anyone would second guess it. Keep it up.

Thank you. It kind of does look like it belongs to the Vertex line. I might have to start using their products now

 

[Hecdr34]

nice set up, can't believe its only 13gal.

Thanks Edd, the only corals in there are the ones you gave me. Thank you

These are the real numbers of the tank dry

Display 16.5 X 16.5 X 8 = 9.5g
Frag tank 16 X 11 X 4 = 3g
Sump 16 X 10 X 8 = 5.5g

Total 18 gallons dry

 

[james1990]

great work bro!! this is going to be an epic nano setup

 

[Odysi]

Nice set up! Where did you get the tanks?

 

[Hecdr34]

great work bro!! this is going to be an epic nano setup

Thanks James

 

[Hecdr34]

Nice set up! Where did you get the tanks?

Thank you. I built the tanks myself from scratch except the sump which is a 5.5 gallon that I de-rimmmed and added the baffles. I made the overflows from some acrylic I had at home and I painted them white with Krylon Fusion. The stand is put together with glue only not one nail was used on this setup

 

[Odysi]

Very nice! i was actually thinking of building my own frag tank you might have just inspired me lol! Is it 1/4" glass?

 

[Hecdr34]

You should go for it. It feels much better building things yourself. The glass is 3/16"

 

[noelskii]

Clean!!

 

[8pixel]

Really nice job!

 

[lisunken]

Very nice job with the stand and tank. Just one question how noise coming form the equipment. I have a small apartment and my wife is a light sleeper.

 

[Hecdr34]

Clean!!

Thanks

Really nice job!

Thank you. How's your tank? I haven't seen you around for awhile. I hope all is well

Very nice job with the stand and tank. Just one question how noise coming form the equipment. I have a small apartment and my wife is a light sleeper.

Thanks, I appreciate it. The noise is not bad at all. It is definitely not silent but not too loud. My wife and I both enjoy the sound it makes. Sounds like a waterfall