Norgs picotope nano tank.

Sure. Ill post some pics tomorrow but here is what has been going on in a nutshell...
I havent made that many additions recently, mostly because I will be switching to a 16gal bowfront soon. I plan to be running an aqua c remora skimmer on it and have a 150w halide pendant with 20k bulbs. I will be using the same hob fuge as on the 3gal. The tank has been stable, mostly just growing out and filling in. I havent had the most time to spend on the upkeep of this tank unfortunately, but it is still algae free and the water parameters are good. The only issue I have had has been the weather. Wisconsin is going through a crazy heat wave. It has been in the mid to high eighties here the last few days, the tank didnt like that much considering that we dont have air conditioning. I installed a window insert air conditioner the other day and it seems that everything will be just fine. I came home from work the other day and the tank was at 86 degrees! The light wasnt even on either. Kinda scary stuff, but I am excited for the new build. I got a raise and will be working more hours so there will be more money to go towards corals and equipment. Hopefully the tank will be up in the next two weeks.

 

word, i hear ya bro, i live in chicago and weather is just as hot. ice cubes in a baggie work as a nice chiller for the 3 gallon lol. aren't your worried about cooking the tank w/ 150 watts of halide? i ran a 175 on my 55 and it was hot on that. the led bulb i got is awesome it puts no heat in the tank and the heat sinks are warm to the touch maybe 100 degrees, that in a room that is 82 degrees. not to mention no expensive bulbs to change out.

 

I have looked into leds, but I am going to be keeping some pretty light demanding corals. I love the shimmer that halides bring as well. With the air conditioner in now I try to keep my room under seventy degrees. The halide shouldnt really cause too much of a heat problem with a constant temperature. Leds are just crazy expensive for me right now.

 

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