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While messing around with old aquarium maintenance equipment inspiration struck me to create a nano protein skimmer .
Materials needed
two gravel siphons, same size
Airline
Wooden airstone
small Tupperware dish
silicone
Check Valve
Air Pump
step one
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Started by fridge353 on
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by 8 people.
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Love DIY projects! where dose the water go in and out? If it works.
Bravo, sir.
At the top.
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Protein skimmer or not?
I've read many posts on other sites both for and against using protein skimmers on a nano tank. I have a 30 gl Nuvo with 40lbs live sand and 30lbs live rock and im debating weither I should add a skimmer. I do weekly 10% water ...
Started by Rollenbor on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reefsanctuary):
I love seeing all the crap it takes out....
Fishroom walkthrough Re: Protein skimmer Tank Re: Protein skimmer or not? i love my skimmer.
tank
40g Mantis tank
150g DIY sump Runs the whole house.
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Today I purchased a 20 gallon long glass tank that I will be turning into a nano reef with a built in sump in the side. The tank is going on a bar between my kitchen and dining room. Because of this, I would like all filtration, heater etc. to be hidden...
Started by lauremf2002 on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reefcentral):
As far as the skimmer goes, I would skip it entirely....
They're cheap, easy to come by, and have always been reliable for me .
The best nano-sized skimmer available is the Tunze Nano, spendy, but nearly silent, and it works quite).
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We are currently using an older Octopus NW150 (with gate valve mod) and looking to upgrade with the 120g soon. I've been looking around the web to see what's popular these days. There are so many options it almost makes my head hurt. Post the skimmer/...
Started by Matt on
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by 23 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at dfwmas):
Into the avast skimmer mojo on r2r speaks pretty highly of them
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150 Gallon David Varela Custom Starphire Tank
Sfiligoi xr6, Vertex Alpha Cone 200, 2 x 6105 tunze streams and Nano Wavebox.....
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I found a great deal on Craigslist for a rimless 20 Gallon aquarium with stand. So I guess I'll do a NANO build thread as I do not see many, hopefully you'll enjoy it. I am warning you though I don't make a tremendous amount of money so it may be a while...
Started by Arteom Shostak on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thereeftank):
By The way here is a picture of the tank! Nice looking tank I wish my local craigslist know how to search!!
But I do have my KSL classified's!
Nice tank!! I really like the rimless style!!! Great find!!! Yep, its an awesome....
Supplies.
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Hey all.. I'm sort of a noob to saltwater tanks (tank's been running around 9 months). I befriended a girl from the LFS who seems to know her stuff, and she said she wouldn't even think of running a saltwater tank without a protein skimmer. She also said...
Started by bosscube on
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by 13 people.
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The LFS only....
The other about.
The other I was looking at is rated the overflow to be rated at if my tank is 55g? I found a 50g but it's a Nano overflow box.
At if my tank is 55g? I found a 50g but it's a Nano overflow box.
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Amc78cj7's nano reef build: Made In Michigan
I'm starting a build thread now that the wheels are in motion. So you may say 'I thought you were looking at biocubes', or 'why not just buy at standard tank'? The answer is that I spent a lot of time reflecting...
Started by amc78cj7 on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reefsanctuary):
Re: amc78cj7's nano reef build: Made In MichiganRe: amc78cj7's nano reef build: Made In Michigan Have fun with your build! Tom
RSM 250 Jan 2009
Tom's RSM 250
250 Tank Cam....
To finish building my tank so I can build a reef...
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Fireman Jim's first 150 gallon reef tank
Hello everyone
Well I have a hole in the wall, so i guess there is no turning back now. Unless I can find a real big picture to cover the hole.
My wife and I have always wanted a salt water reef tank displayed ...
Started by JGard911 on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reefsanctuary):
Reef Nano Skimmer, D-D DC300 Chiller with external NewJet NJ2300 Multi Pump 2 Vortech MP-40w'sRe: Fireman Jim's first 150 gallon reef tank Nice look forward to more pics good luck Anthony
Red Niger Triggerfish, 1 Potters Anglefish....
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DIY does not have to look... DIY...
We have stepped away from the belief that DIY has to have duct tape, zip ties, hot glue, gauge cluster from a 72 camaro, LEDs, random heatsink, empty can of coke with six flags coupon and wire. We have stepped up to...
Started by ReefLEDLights on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reefsanctuary):
28g JBJ Nano HQI Office tank- Set up and housing coral....
And a aqua c remora protein skimmer Wow, than anodized heatsink is cool! Will you eventually have with StevieT Media Rack
MP10 ES
RSM 250- Set up and housing coral frags.
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Should i scrap my old tank?
I have a dilema. At the moment i have a Juwel 180 bowfront tank that i keep african cichlids in. I have wanted a reef tank for many years , and my question is would i be better scrapping this tank and buying a Red Sea Max 1...
Started by Leedub on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reefsanctuary):
The light i bought sits directly on top of....
I recommendRe: Should i scrap my old tank? i converted my tank that i was keeping oscars in.
Refugium so you have a place to locate a decent protein skimmer and other filter media.
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