Acipenser 2012 nano contest entry.

[Enigma]

Ambitious. What are the dimensions of the tank? I quite like the way it looks: long and not too tall.

[Acipenser]

It's a 15g tank . I like it because it's 24lx12wx12h. Lot's of stands and fixtures available for this footprint .

[Enigma]

Very nice dimensions, indeed. Not only do you have lots of stand choices, you'll also have a lot of really nice lighting choices: that won't overhang the tank. Depending on how you do this, it might not even look like a nano.

[nanoreefnewbie]

Nice tank choice...tons of options

[Acipenser]

So I got some time to myself and went to J&L, I picked up my bulk head fittings. 2 - 1/2 bulkheads for the drain and 1 - 1/2 threaded fitting with nozzle for the return line, The 2 drain fittings have barbed ends and ill be going with clear vynl tubing. I also picked up a Eheim Compact Pump 1000. I am hoping to get about 10 x tank turn over in my sump.

I took some measurements and am planning to get some baffles cut for the sump I also need to go back to Rona and get the 1 1/8 diamond coated hole saw bit. plus some pvc primer and glue so far I am at just under $100.

[Acipenser]

used slim skim nano


Bulkhead fittings


sump

Eheim pump

[Acipenser]

I am having problems finding the proper sized (1 1/8") Diamond coated hole saw, other wise I would have the holes in and testing for leaks !

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by Acipenser

sump

What size is your sump? Keep in mind we're only allowed 20g total water volume including display/sump/skimmer