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Forum: Nano Reefs 01/06/2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,225
Posted By calvin415
First, if the sump has enough baffles, it should...

First, if the sump has enough baffles, it should provide more than enough support that a Euro would be worthless.

I don't think you can call Glass Cages eurobracing true... They use multiple...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/04/2008, 01:15 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 28,966
Posted By calvin415
I'm thinking the XXXXXXXLong 120 idea. Can't...

I'm thinking the XXXXXXXLong 120 idea. Can't really call it a Nano at 120 gallons but it could be sweet if I could just decide on what I would want to put in it.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 28,966
Posted By calvin415
Well we just got a check from Rachel's parents...

Well we just got a check from Rachel's parents since they wrecked our one of our cars while they were here early Dec, but insurance covered most (had to shell out a grand for maintenance that was...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 28,966
Posted By calvin415
Chris, this little setup still impresses me, glad...

Chris, this little setup still impresses me, glad to see it turned into such a popular thread! 21k views and still going strong! Thanks for letting me be a part of it. :D Any chance you plan on...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By calvin415
Just hit your LFS and buy large rocks and go to...

Just hit your LFS and buy large rocks and go to town with a screw driver and a hammer. Break it up til it's the size you want. Worked great for my 10XXL. As long as it's live that's all the...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,596
Posted By calvin415
The imaginary type. ;) J/K, I you don't...

The imaginary type. ;)

J/K, I you don't plan on any SPS a collection of different colored clown gobies would look pretty cool if you can get them on prepared foods.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 05:37 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,419
Posted By calvin415
Mathias I love it bro!!!! Coraline will grow in...

Mathias I love it bro!!!! Coraline will grow in time, but you probably want to limit the light cycle for now to try to control the diatom bloom that will come in the next week. :D I cooked my rock...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,479
Posted By calvin415
There are lots of DIY threads that will tell you...

There are lots of DIY threads that will tell you everything you need to know.



Thanks, there is just something about long tanks that I can't get enough of. :D



Thanks, just shoot me a...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/20/2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,419
Posted By calvin415
LOL!!!! Dude, I went through the same nagging...

LOL!!!! Dude, I went through the same nagging when I put mine on the wall... Everyone thought it wouldn't hold, but alas that is why they are not engineers. ;) LOL!
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/18/2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Thanks, sorry I don't have any updates other than...

Thanks, sorry I don't have any updates other than the tank is still up and running at one of our LFS's but plan on a major re-design of tank, filtration, and stand/mount after the 1st of Jan. ...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/18/2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,419
Posted By calvin415
Looking great bud! Thanks for the kind words, I...

Looking great bud! Thanks for the kind words, I can't wait to see it full of water!!! :D
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/29/2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Thanks! I hope to have some more tanks and stand...

Thanks! I hope to have some more tanks and stand in the next week or two...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/29/2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Had a buddy from our local club take some shots...

Had a buddy from our local club take some shots with some corals in it to give it some life...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/calvin415/Nano2.jpg
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Forum: Nano Reefs 11/23/2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
The external box is about 10x4x6, I'm using 3/4"...

The external box is about 10x4x6, I'm using 3/4" bulkheads but running them into 1/2 tubes and 1/2 piping on the pump. It's silent, it doesn't function like an overflow box so there is no need for a...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/23/2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Well too much Turkey yesterday... I got the Mag...

Well too much Turkey yesterday... I got the Mag 5 but haven't hooked it up yet. Hope to do that later today (after I get off work).
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 11/21/2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,768
Posted By calvin415
Check the wiring on the ballast, I know when I...

Check the wiring on the ballast, I know when I had it one of the ballasts didn't like to hold the wires well and it might just need to be reconnected.
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/21/2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
No bidding, I'll just make more. ;)

No bidding, I'll just make more. ;)
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/21/2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
You got PM.

You got PM.
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/21/2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Thanks for the feed back guys... The...

Thanks for the feed back guys...

The overflow will eventually just hold a filter pad with carbon and some chaeto so it will be a mini fug I guess.

Yes the ballast is quite large, the tank is...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Where is it going to drain to? The entire system...

Where is it going to drain to? The entire system is closed... The overflow box skims the surface and drains into a pump where it's pumped back up into the display area... The overflow box is...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
A piece of Live Rock... Figure it will squirt...

A piece of Live Rock... Figure it will squirt out from under it and I'll call it natural flow. :D
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Tank is water tested, and stand is sealed... ...

Tank is water tested, and stand is sealed...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/calvin415/Ultimate%20Nano%20Projects/DSCN3640.jpg
...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
Tank drilled for the return ...

Tank drilled for the return

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/calvin415/Ultimate%20Nano%20Projects/DSCN3638.jpg

and the drain...
...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,480
Posted By calvin415
12x12x8 Demo

Well I decided I'd throw together a quick demo tank using some scrap acrylic I had laying around, to help show how simple nano tanks can be done... Here's what I've come up with:

Tank is 12x12x8...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 11/19/2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By calvin415
Re: Anyone need PC lighting for a Nano?

27286 = 18W 10,000°K
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