The Burbon Glass Pico

[dhoffroad]

well got it going last night want to say thanks to inflames for your closed loop idea by moding it I was able to make this work.
Tank specs: 1gal "burbon glass" tank, 18w PC (coralife 2 x 9 W ,1- 10,000k & 1- actinic ) closed loop with heater chamber (see DIY closed loop w/ heater chamber (pico size) and auto top off system.
right now I just threw some frags, and small chunks of LR that I had layin in my 10 gal into this tank. I go the sand from a LFS out of a established system.
the first two pics are of how it looks the 3rd pic is with flash so you can get a better idea of the layout, and the 4th is the closed loop w/heater system (for those who have not seen it yet)

[FalsePerc]

Incredible work!

As you add more coral, be sure to post more pictures.

[tampa-reefer]

tank about nano...its cool

[Agu]

Looks cool, now all you need is a 300 gallon sump in the basement.

,

Agu

[dhoffroad]

thanks glad everyone seems to like it. when I thought about puttin this together I wanted a "ONE OF A KIND" deal and with the closed loop w/heater chamber and the "tank" itself I think I got it.

[k_kagy]

NOt to be "debbie downer", but is there anyway to make the PVC black?
Looks cool though.

[opihi]

not my style of nano, but i can definitely appreciate the work you put into it!

can you post a pic with a soda can next to it so we can see how small it actually is?

[dhoffroad]

I'll see what I can do for a pic. as for making the CPVC black I have herd of people using pvc primer to make it purple and people painting using Krylon Fusion paint but don't trust the paint and if I just wait a while it will get covered with coraline just like my other tank

[DtheDude]

thats one big burbon glass! Definately gets some points in the creativity department

[Jtsky]

Wow! Definately creative. Makes me want to try a super nano.

[El negrito]

Most original tank I've seen to date! I absolutley love it!

[cj_basser]

hey, love the glass.

What is the pvc pipe on the left for? i dotn see it on the closed loop

[cich1]

Originally posted by cj_basser


What is the pvc pipe on the left for? i dotn see it on the closed loop

it goes to the 300g sump in the basement

[cj_basser]

wow, nothing like having a bigger sump than display. Thats 300% more water int he sump!

[MrYenko]

Originally posted by cj_basser
wow, nothing like having a bigger sump than display. Thats 300% more water int he sump!

That would be 300 times as much, or 3000%...

[dhoffroad]

yea yea if I had a basement that I could put a 300 gal in I would'nt be posting pics of this little tank LOL!
anyhow the piece of pipe on the left is for the AUTO TOP OFF (if you look at the top photo there is 4 pieces of pipe the two center one's are the closed loop the one to the right is the float for the ATO and the one to the left is the ATO water in )

Oh yea THANKS for all the good words

[cj_basser]

any way around it, that is one insane tank.

Keep up the good work!

CJ

[dhoffroad]

here is a closer updated shot

[Carl_in_Florida]

Thats really neat. What is your evap rate?

Carl

[DtheDude]

amazing!

[dhoffroad]

well as for evap. not sure on "quantity" but I do top off every day, I have the auto top off 99% finished I just gota get off my lazy a$$ and hook up the PH that is sittin in my "fish closet" I would'nt recomend doing a tank this small unless you hook up a auto top off or are willing/able to top off every day. sorry I can't answer your question a little better

[Carl_in_Florida]

thats fine. I have been to lazy to do one for my 10. I think it would be vital for one this size. Thanks for posting this.

CAr;l

[makoJ]

I love the idea!!! Great job. Can we see a picture of the surrounding area to see siza and effect in the room?

Great job!!!!!!!!

[dhoffroad]

well these are'nt the best pics but here is what it looks like on the stand with my 10gal. the first pic is with flash then the sec is without flash

[dhoffroad]

oh yea one more thing thanks for all the good words I realy apreciate it