My 1.2 Ft Nano

[Cardinal Tetra]

Just setup the tank yesterday, everything has been brought over from my main tank (in case you're wondering).

The tank is still in the setup stages, dimensions are 14"x9"x10"

Currently using a 11W PL light which gives the yellowish tinge, intend to get the 50/50 tube.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Closeup of the mushrooms.

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Another shot.

[Skipper32]

neat..but izzit the thick sb gives u only limited space for lrs and other stuffs....

[Cardinal Tetra]

neat..but izzit the thick sb gives u only limited space for lrs and other stuffs....

I chose to use a thick sandbed to compensate for lighting, which I think 11WPL is not sufficient, and also, the tank was used as a refugium from the main tank, so it would be beneficial as the bacterial is still intact.....

[nicken]

you can put the tank near the window wher natural sunlught can shine in.

[Cardinal Tetra]

you can put the tank near the window wher natural sunlught can shine in.

Hi Nicken!

The tank is situated where it will only receive the late afternoon light.

[Cardinal Tetra]

I spent the whole day making a custom lightset for the tank as I couldn't find any suitable lights for such a small tank.

I took my old 2x36WPL lightset and mounted one bulb on an old 2ft FL light hood.

The new lighting brought the tank much justice and I'm really pleased with the outcome, I'm running a 36WPL 10000k for my light now, may add another 36WPL blue tube in the future.

Meanwhile, to remove the yellowish tinge, I use a cheapskate method of cutting a piece of blue plastic bag and stuck it under the tube.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Another shot of the lighthood (sideview). I had to saw away some parts as I wanted the lightset to look flat and compact, not bulky and high.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Whole shot

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Front shot

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Another shot

Current LS in the tank are 2 turbo snails.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Closeup of mushrooms.

Anyone knows why the orange mushroom is shaped like a cup when expanded?

[hobbes]

nice customising there ^^

[hammy]

Closeup of mushrooms.

Anyone knows why the orange mushroom is shaped like a cup when expanded?

they do that in order to reach for more light ... anyway nice rock of mushies u have there

[Sotong]

Hi

I have that brown mushie as well..... but it sems to be falling off the rock... care to share how you keep yours and any knowledge why are they dropping off?

[cdckjn]

cool tank, great idea about having a thicker sand bed to compensate for the lighting.

Cool - looks like I can copy that idea for my 1ft pico tank.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Just bought a hang on filter today. Had not decided what to put inside the compartment yet. Any recommendations?

Also, I've moved my diadem dottyback from the main tank to the nano. I plan to move my clarkii clown and goby too.

Total LS for nano:

1x diadem dottyback

1x clarkii clown

1x goby

2x turbo snail

Would this be too much for the tank?

[Cardinal Tetra]

Hi

I have that brown mushie as well..... but it sems to be falling off the rock... care to share how you keep yours and any knowledge why are they dropping off?

Actually I've experienced my other mushrooms falling off the rock. I didn't do anything, just leave them alone.

[cdckjn]

In my opinion, that is about the max a 1.2ft tank can take - if you measure fish vs surface area.

I think that these fishes are low polluants - so as long as you feed moderately - then the bioload should be alright.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Updates!

Added 2 fishes into the tank, a clarkii clown and a diadem dottyback.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Clarkii Clown

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Diadem dottyback.

Going to add in another cleaner shrimp. I think thats the max livestock already..

[chrisyew]

Nice setup. Are you using any skimmer or juz a HOB?

[Cardinal Tetra]

Nice setup. Are you using any skimmer or juz a HOB?

No skimmer, just a powerhead for circulation and a hang on filter.