Omar's Solana 34g

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  1. OmarOknod

    OmarOknod Plankton

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    I currently have set up a Nano, I have been reefing for a little over a decade and this is my first endeavor into nano aquariums. I used rock zip tied and epoxied to an acrylic rod. I first used a heat gun to bend the rod then drilled the rock to slip over the rod.
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    These pics are right after I started the tank for its cycle.
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    This aquarium has been set up since mid to late April. I will tear it down over the holidays.

    I am just now going to be installing a custom sump, made for me by Steve Bashi @ Bashsea. This is the equipment I have so far for the sump
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    This is the sump with the skimmer (Deltec MCE300), filter sock and the float valve that will be connected to my RKE.
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    This is the return pump, a Reeflo Blowhole 1100 thanks to Jonathan @ Reefwerks.
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    An OM Squirt thanks from Oceans Motions.
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  3. OmarOknod

    OmarOknod Plankton

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    I am currently lighting this tank with dual AI Sol Super Blue Nano LED fixtures. Jonathan @ ReefWerks is currently building me an articulating light arm to hold both of these fixtures, while hiding all the wiring.
     
  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    This is a very cool build. I can't wait to see it complete!
     
  5. OmarOknod

    OmarOknod Plankton

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    Well I too can't wait to see it complete. I am experiencing a few snags though, both with the pump and the delivery of shipments out here. This tank has been set up since this spring and I have a few inhabitants already. I thought I would include some pics of the corals and animals.

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  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Very nice tank and corals!! Love the Blenny!! I drove across your state once and a local radio station played the entire Dances with Wolves soundtrack for a trucker who requested it. It was like being in the movie!!
     
  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I love Solanas. I think they are really clean looking for AIO.

    Nice job, beautiful zoanthids.

    The scape is the bomb.

    More pictures please.