CR's nightstand pico

Well this little guy was going to be my office tank, but now I'm not so sure. It's an Aqueon Evolve 4 that has been slightly modded to fit a JBJ Unibody. Its supposed to hold four gallons been actually only holds a little under three. It comes with the lid and evaporation is extremely manageable. I only add about a cup of water over the course of week. The original stand I had it on wouldn't sit level on my carpet so I moved it to my nightstand. That's where the uncertainty comes in. I have an r2 solutions moonlight that sits on top and it makes a wonderful night light LOL. I like it so much it might just stay there! Here's a few pics... it's still cycling and just starting to grow diatoms. Ignore the unfinished walls I'm working on my bedroom little by little.











Sorry for the poor images. I'm stuck doing all this with my phone.

 

Very cool. I like small setups.

 

Looking good, CR. I definitely agree on the moonlight making a wonderful nightlight.

 

Looks nice!

 

Almost ready!!!

 

Looks good!
Funny cuz my daughters 5g betta tank is in my kitchen and the moonlight makes a very nice light when u get up so you dont stub a toe lol I feel ya.

 

It's alive! I've added a couple zoa frags, a clove, and a little clipping of dragon's breath. The summers here in Louisiana are some kind of warm and I think the little pump puts out heat too so I've3 been worried about h8gh temps. I cant seem to justify spending hundreds of dollars on a chiller for this tank but I've managed to find a way to keep temps in the 78-80 range with the use of a high speed fan. It's not the quietest or neatest looking option but it's practical and effective. I plan to build a little stand for this and perhaps even mod the tsnk for small sump. I figure the extra water volume would help keep temps in check, but that's a future project. I've also placed an order with happy coral and hope to have a nice zoa garden in the next few days.
Here's a few pics. Hope y'all enjoy!

 

Oh and coraline is starting to spread like the plague... I have the outside part of a mag in the tank but the felt doesn't do anything. I need a way to get coraline off the acrylic without scratching it but this stuff seems soft! Anyone have some suggestions? TIA

 

Such a cool little tank you have there!