Nealio's 15G Nano-Reef Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Nealio, May 28, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 4 of 8
  1. stoney waters

    stoney waters Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2010
    Messages:
    334
    Location:
    Northwest Indiana
    o btw not to get off topic do u no any thing about the rkl 3?
     
    stoney waters, Jun 13, 2010
    stoney waters, Jun 13, 2010
    #31

    2. Click Here!

  2. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    394
    Location:
    Bradenton/Tampa, Fl
    Some pictures from the Metal Halide Install.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    #32
  3. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    394
    Location:
    Bradenton/Tampa, Fl
    Installing overflow, painting the back of the tank black with truck bed liner, and building the sump.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    #33
  4. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    394
    Location:
    Bradenton/Tampa, Fl
    The good stuff!


    The completed canopy with temp sensors, return plumbing, fans, and metal halide.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    The finished sump.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Filled the tank with RO and tested the lights.

    [​IMG]

    Then I filled the sump.

    [​IMG]

    Looking at the top of the DT with the hood part way open. Don't mind those ugly hoses, they are only temporary until my loc-line arrives.

    [​IMG]

    Backshop of the DT with everything in place. You can see how tight the fit is with the Aquaclear filter in between the fans.

    [​IMG]
     
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    #34
  5. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    394
    Location:
    Bradenton/Tampa, Fl
    Do you guys think that was enough pictures for one night? ;)
     
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    Nealio, Jun 13, 2010
    #35
  6. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2009
    Messages:
    1,055
    Location:
    Northern Ky
    Yes, thanks! The tank looks great.
     
    4phish, Jun 13, 2010
    4phish, Jun 13, 2010
    #36

    7. Click Here!

  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    10,056
    Location:
    Northwest Ohio
    Looks good. I like the idea of building skin around the metal frame.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 13, 2010
    Seano Hermano, Jun 13, 2010
    #37
  8. stoney waters

    stoney waters Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2010
    Messages:
    334
    Location:
    Northwest Indiana
    wow thats a very nice tank and fits perfect. r u gonna put sps in thier?
     
    stoney waters, Jun 14, 2010
    stoney waters, Jun 14, 2010
    #38
  9. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2006
    Messages:
    723
    Location:
    630, IL
    nice job man can't wait till every thing clears up
     
    crappyballer, Jun 14, 2010
    crappyballer, Jun 14, 2010
    #39
  10. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2010
    Messages:
    4,780
    No, there's never enough pics :p

    Looks good, can't wait to see it in action!
     
    blackraven1425, Jun 14, 2010
    blackraven1425, Jun 14, 2010
    #40
Page 4 of 8