CR's Pico

Standard 2.5 glass tank
Aqueon 5-15 hob filter (Probably upgrading to a AC 110 very soon)
Still researching heater options, but the AC 110 should make that easier.
~ 2 lbs of CaribSea live sand
~ 4 lbs of base rock from Reefcleaners.org
1 BoostLED Par 30 3b2w (held with a $5 clip on from Target...probably changing it out with this Room Essentials® Swingarm Desk Lamp - Black : Target later today

I've added a couple drops of ammonia and some Dr. Tim's one and only so the cycle should be well on its way. I plan on doing a simple ATO using an air tight jug, a float switch, and a air pump. Great little ATO setup that I found on youtube.

If all goes well, I plan on making this a zoa garden. I may put a couple more exotic mushrooms in as well. No fish for sure as I just don't think their is enough room, but I will be adding 3 sexy shrimp at some point.

This is a great little tank so far and it's awesome that I can sit in my favorite spot and have a tank to stare into. It's going to be awesome to watch this thing mature. With it being so small and so close there is no reason for me to forget about maintenance either.

I'll keep you all posted. Here's a few pics.

Believe it or not, other than the tank, sand, and water I had all this stuff already!


Back painted, scaped, and wet. MAN!!! It's hard to scape such a small tank!!!! Beer bottle for size reference.

 

i like it.

 

nice work! share that ATO link if ya don't mind! Been thinking of doing a similar one lately!

 

Great little tank. I'm sure you could easily fit a little clown goby in there at some point if you wish.

 

^ +1 on sharing ATO link ;D

great pico BTW.

 

For all those wanting to see the air pump ATO here ya go.

DIY Battery Powered Automatic Top Off | Reef Chronicle

I'll probably do the more traditional extension cord method and us an air pump that I have on hand already.

 

i dig. I've been thinking about doing a 2.5. but not for a while.