The Glassware Nano build

Ephraim · #1 10-08-2009, 02:39 AM

Update, i have now gotten 2 more tanks hooked up to the sump and have them running.

Some more pictures...

soapy · #2 10-08-2009, 05:30 AM

Something that might also be kool to use for lighting on this setup are the HID xenon lights from cars. With the focusing lenses you could hang them way up by the ceiling and they would shoot down a narrow intense beam from the ceiling.

btw, funny stuff, the beer mug is classic!

Here is a link about what I mean for the lights:

http://glassbox-design.com/2009/part...ghting-system/

BlueAbyss · #3 10-08-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by soapy

Something that might also be kool to use for lighting on this setup are the HID xenon lights from cars. With the focusing lenses you could hang them way up by the ceiling and they would shoot down a narrow intense beam from the ceiling...

Yup, that's what I meant (and where I got the idea, though I see it's been updated since I saw the page last

). I've been pondering how to do it using the 70W metal halide ballasts I have, I love the Japanese tanks that are lit with spotlights...

And this is looking pretty interesting, now that's there's water... maybe you should do a non-photosynthetic system?

Ephraim · #4 10-08-2009, 01:06 PM

I want to do both photo and non photos in this system, the cube and mug are going to be sps. The circle one is going to have my dendros and rhyzo. The i have one more yet to do that is going to be beside the circle for shrooms. There is enough light coming through a crack in the blinds to get the shrooms rockin.

Those HID xenon lights look wicked, this maybe a good direction to go in!!

Boomboy · #5 10-08-2009, 03:27 PM

very creative, dont know how your going to get corals into that beer can on the table

i was wondering how you were doing on this project. looks like its coming along.

sphelps · #6 10-08-2009, 04:18 PM

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The circle one is going to have my dendros and rhyzo.

Have to say that that isn't the smartest thing I've read today. I love the ingenuity of your build but I can't see this being a real reliable and stable system. Perhaps one would be better to stick with corals that aren't in the $300 range

argan · #7 10-08-2009, 04:31 PM

I would see if you can get a bigger mug from an A&W, they have ones that are almost 2 litres, like 12" high.

Ephraim · #8 10-08-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Have to say that that isn't the smartest thing I've read today. I love the ingenuity of your build but I can't see this being a real reliable and stable system. Perhaps one would be better to stick with corals that aren't in the $300 range

lol yeah i hear ya, it's definately going to be running for a while before i put those babies into the mix. But at the end of the day it will be better for them as they will be more accessible for feedings than where they are now (24" down tucked in a corner in my reef tank)

Zoaelite · #9 10-08-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ephraim

lol yeah i hear ya, it's definately going to be running for a while before i put those babies into the mix. But at the end of the day it will be better for them as they will be more accessible for feedings than where they are now (24" down tucked in a corner in my reef tank)

Smaller tank means more target feeding means a happier Rhizo, considering the sump and Marks experience I think he should be good to go

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soapy · #10 10-08-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueAbyss

I've been pondering how to do it using the 70W metal halide ballasts I have, I love the Japanese tanks that are lit with spotlights...

I would love to learn more about how to set up these lights with ballasts also. If anyone comes across any DIY articles that explain more about the power setups please post them.