Matt's 20 Long Nano Aquarium Video

Wow thanks everybody for the kind words and support. That is very nice.

I will certainly keep everyone updated. Just know that I am not about to do anything overnight as I have a month to month lease so I am not too pressured to do anything immediately. I am just thinking long term - what I might do in the next few months if I find the right boat.

And although I was sad to breakdown that tank, like BlackWhiteYellow above, I have learned from my mistakes and I am quite happy these days. That aquarium was very challenging and as I got better and better at it, I just pushed the envelope a little more. This worked for a while until I had to start going out of town and realized that I had created something that couldn't last on it's own that long. Live and learn. UNDERSTOCK. I thought I already learned that before. I guess sometimes I have to learn things more than once. :


On another note, I look forward to seeing your videos soon! I think this is an exciting addition to 3reef.

Thanks again,

matt

 

hey matt top tank mate ;D

 

Nice video Matt. I can only hope that I have as much success with mine as you did with yours. Thanks again for your help And much luck to you in finding a better deal on rent. I'm sure you will find the rite solution.

 

Hey matt, hang in there. Everything will work out, just....Take it slow, let it grow!
With the knowledge you have now, i bet its gonna be easy and cheaper to set up your next tank!!

 

Thanks guys!

"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger."

Of course, I might be broke by the end of it.

 

Hey Matt, first I want to say that video is wonderful and thank you so much for this website. If it wasn't for all the support, help, and advice from everyone here I would have gone nuts during my most resent and present problems. I hear you on how it feels to have your tank go wrong. I am dealing with problems myself and we all have, so airing out the dirty laundry isn't a bad thing, I think it's good cause you can get support from your friends on the forum. I hope the future brings you lots of happiness, take a break and start up again when your ready. Cheers.

 

Matt, I was wondering did that 70 watt halide cause any heat issues for you? I am trying to figure out what to concider for lighting a 21 inch deep 37 gal. tank with a 20 gal. sump. And was wondering how warm your tank was with that halide.

 

The tank was fine with that light. I used to have a 150w on that tank and it would heat up the tank quite a bit to the point where I needed a chiller in the summer. But not last year with the 70w fixture. Also with the 70w, I could lower the fixture to just a couple inches above the water. Not the usual 8-10 inches that most do with halides.

@nemo - thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. I am sure it's only a matter of time before I have another reef tank. Just have to get some things in order first.

 

Thanks Matt. As I was really wondering about that.

 

Hey Matt. Really sorry to hear about this.

I knew you wanted to go with a bigger tank but i never thought you would take down the 20 before you got the other one. But maybe its a good thing, with being out of town a lot.

If you're a little like me you wont last too long without a tank. I went a couple of years without a tank (I tore down a 120gal after loosing close to $1000 of fish) but i still went to my LFS at least once a month just for the fun of it.

I really hope everything works out for you bud.

Marc.