mari.harutunian July 31, 2018 Share July 31, 2018 Anyone have any cool pico tanks that they’ve had running or are currently running? Looking for inspiration :-) include pic & description if you can! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite August 2, 2018 Share August 2, 2018 I found a fish-shaped jar thing at the craft store and bought it several months ago, because I thought it would be a cool pico. I don't have time to mess with it though. It holds about a gallon of water. I need to find out if it can be drilled, because if it can't, it isn't worth the $12 I paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite August 2, 2018 Share August 2, 2018 I was looking for a picture online, and could only find an eBay item for it. The seller is in lala land trying to get 80 bucks for it: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Elegant-Fish-Shaped-Apothecary-Jar-Terrarium-Beta-Bowl-/231606832533?nav=SEARCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian August 6, 2018 Author Share August 6, 2018 I was looking for a picture online, and could only find an eBay item for it. The seller is in lala land trying to get 80 bucks for it: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Elegant-Fish-Shaped-Apothecary-Jar-Terrarium-Beta-Bowl-/231606832533?nav=SEARCH Cute container but evaporation would be hard to manage. I’ll be starting a reef jar & 3 gallon aio style tank from CPR. I just want some inspiration for creatures and corals to keep. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt502 August 6, 2018 Share August 6, 2018 I've always thought it'd be really cool to run an iced tea dispenser as a pico tank. If it didn't have any fish, you could keep it covered (either with the included top or saran wrap), reducing the evaporation to nearly 0. Cut a few very small holes in the top and run a small airstone or powerhead on its lowest setting and you're good to go for oxygenation. Use the spigot for water changes and keep easy corals. Maybe a small goby or clown if you go 5+ gallons and do regular water changes. Example: I myself am currently keeping a fluval spec v, which I think is a great little tank. It's well overstocked with a young clownfish pair, two gobies (randalls and tangaroa) and their pistol shrimp (tigers, and all 4 peacefully share the same large burrow) and a fire shrimp (plus cleanup crew). The only coral I have in there are some gsp and a pair of hammers that are all doing really well. I love that it's an aio/peninsula with a long, narrow profile (as opposed to tall). I had to upgrade the pump and make a few other modifications, but overall it's been a fun tank to have on my kitchen countertop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian August 6, 2018 Author Share August 6, 2018 I've always thought it'd be really cool to run an iced tea dispenser as a pico tank. If it didn't have any fish, you could keep it covered (either with the included top or saran wrap), reducing the evaporation to nearly 0. Cut a few very small holes in the top and run a small airstone or powerhead on its lowest setting and you're good to go for oxygenation. Use the spigot for water changes and keep easy corals. Maybe a small goby or clown if you go 5+ gallons and do regular water changes. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmYjFkKiYAE I myself am currently keeping a fluval spec v, which I think is a great little tank. It's well overstocked with a young clownfish pair, two gobies (randalls and tangaroa) and their pistol shrimp (tigers, and all 4 peacefully share the same large burrow) and a fire shrimp (plus cleanup crew). The only coral I have in there are some gsp and a pair of hammers that are all doing really well. I love that it's an aio/peninsula with a long, narrow profile (as opposed to tall). I had to upgrade the pump and make a few other modifications, but overall it's been a fun tank to have on my kitchen countertop. That’s funny because i saw an iced tea dispenser at dinner and thought exactly the same thing. Family laughed when i said so. They’re not fish people. I could get one but i already have 2 other nano tanks purchased and 3 million ideas for new ones. Would love to finally try a goby shrimp pair. Would like seriously light stock list though as the larger is 3 gallon and smaller is maybe 1? Idk. But i cant wait to try it out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefs August 11, 2018 Share August 11, 2018 (edited) I had one with stand and sump. if I am not mistaken it was like 3/4 of a gallon. Edited August 11, 2018 by Reefs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs August 16, 2018 Share August 16, 2018 I had one with stand and sump. if I am not mistaken it was like 3/4 of a gallon. WOW that looks so much bigger than 3/4 of a gallon!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKN5 August 16, 2018 Share August 16, 2018 I have always wanted to do one as well, but lighting has always held me back.. Now that there are so many small LED options around, it might be worth a shot. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian August 16, 2018 Author Share August 16, 2018 I have always wanted to do one as well, but lighting has always held me back.. Now that there are so many small LED options around, it might be worth a shot. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk I just got a nano tide mini for the jar i will be doing. Nice light. Very strong too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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