Mac's 5 Gallon Pico Tank Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by TheMightyMac, Mar 28, 2012.

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  1. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I think hanging it would be the best bet but im not sure how to do it with that particular light.
     
    skurious, Mar 29, 2012
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  2. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    I made a quick sketch in GoogleSketchUp to show a much better (than my current) configuration. its not really to scale but it gets the idea across

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    Different View:

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    What do you guys think?
     
    TheMightyMac, Mar 29, 2012
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I think that idea should work quite well for holding the fixture above the tank.
     
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  4. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Looks good, only thing would be the cord hanging out the back...also be sure the light won't heat up the material you use for sitting the light on too much
     
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  5. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    The Cord could be a bit of an issue, i could try to use pvc to decretely take it to the outlet. It comes with little legs with glue on the bottom so i could make sure the dimentions are correct and glue it to the bracket, no problem.
     
    TheMightyMac, Mar 29, 2012
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  6. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    The Lego is working surprisingly well lol
     
    TheMightyMac, Mar 30, 2012
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  7. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    There is this hair like "stuff" on one of the Live Rock pieces, im just curious to what it is. I know about Green Hair Algea and how it can take over a tank, but this is more of a Orange/Yellow color.

    here is a pic:

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    here is a FTS with the "hair" pointed out:

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    any help on ID appreciated :)
     
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    TheMightyMac, Mar 31, 2012
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  8. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    lol I have mine on blocks from my younger brother and sister
     
    ZC42, Mar 31, 2012
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  9. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i have the same algae too, its EVERYWHERE. would appreciate an ID
     
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  10. pho88

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    great idea on using lego!i think it is a kind of hair algae
     
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