a nano is born (pictures)

[Xjinn]

quick specs:

15g aga tank
2.75x12x24" sump/refugium
9x12x24" (~11g) display

250w pfo minipendant, AB20k bulb, PFO HQI ballast
eheim 265gph powerhead for return
eheim 265gph for circulation (in tank)
CPR skimmer (built into tank, purchased cup) w/ 211gph RIO 800RVT
350w won pro titanium heater

to answer a few q's:
the mandarin eats like a pig
if not shown in the pictures, the tank is BRIGHT
light is ~3" off the surface, all light falls in tank
a desk fan blows at the tank/light keeping temps 77-80f
the pumps are both at ~1/2 power for the mandarin's sake (may be boosted later for sps sake)

other inhabitants not shown:
turbo snail
queen conch
white porcelain crab
emerald crab
scarlet hermit
electric blue/black hermit

SPS soon to come! (and possibly a mandarin mate)

more pics at http://www.rit.edu/~srp6740/