+o0zarkawater Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 That's not a pico, THIS is a pico. You know what they say 'Go big or go home", but I didn't listen. I wanted a challenge with this contest, I still haven't decided what I am doing for light. Batman Themed Kids Tank - $6 on clearance - I saw these when they were normally for sale for $26, but wouldn't touch it then. But for $6 I couldn't pass it up. Azoo Mini Filter - $16 off Amazon. Sand - Cupfull from 3 established tanks. The hermit was an accident in one of my scoops, but we'll see how he does. The tank holds 1.75 Quarts with no sand, so that's just under a half gallon. With the sand I figure there's about .4 gallons of water. Stocking? I'm not sure I have figured that out yet, probably just a small coral or two and a shrimp. Not sure I can get much in the way of fish who can make do with a real pico tank, but I'm still looking. We'll see how this goes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 i dont know but i'm digging it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnM Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 ~POW~ ~SPLAT~ ~BOOM~ You knocked it out of the park with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Why don't you put 10 actinics on it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Looking good, Chris! You ought to do some Radio Active Dragon Eye zoos for the Riddler. Pick a few different corals that represent the Heroes and villains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hmmmmm Good Idea. I have joker palys. I'm sure I can find something that we can call 2-face. Maybe find the worlds smallest Harley-Quinn shrimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Put a pistol in so at night it sounds like Gotham!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gott Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Dude this could be epic. I'd be tempted to go the species tank route and make it for just one coral, and let that coral totally take off and grow out uninhibited by competition.Maybe something super aggressive that normally doesn't do well in picos due to turf wars, like a galaxea or a favia. Or a bunch of awesome acans--you could totally find a colour-theme to match Gotham's villains that way. Edited February 16, 2013 by Peter Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 I really like the Acan idea. I'll have to throw one in and see how it does. I have an old 10w LED driver, maybe I'll cobble something together with a few 3w CREE and see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have a galaxea I'll frag you.. -Jake Sent from my Android4.2 CM10.1 S3 Device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Finally got my light built yesterday. Now to work on that acan farm! Desk Lamp from Goodwill - $4 2 Royal blue 3w, and 1 cool white 5w from RapidLED - $11 10w cheap chinese driver from dx.com - $5 Heatsink/fan combo from old computer - Free Wallwart to run the fan - Goodwill - $2 ( I will be hardwiring this in, looks ghetto now) GOTHAM CITY POWER WORKS TOTAL - $22 I plan on doing a MASSIVE (2 cups) water change tomorrow and adding a sponge to the filter to help clear up the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Lol on the massive water change!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Awesome job on the light. Then I saw it next to the tank and realized again how teeny tiny the tank is, wow! Can't wait to see it stocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Lol on the massive water change!! Hey man, 2 cups is over 25% water volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If you ever need water for those massive changes, I try to keep my 55 gallon barrel full. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gott Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 That light is awesome! I can't wait to see this stocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Dude where are you at with Gotham? Any coral in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I really like the desk lamp idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.