Scuba in a reef nano tank...

[pacificgal]

So Mike, you're saying the cost to have one of those pico reefs is approx $200?
I did my time breeding guppies once, I don't think I want to try to run another fish tank, but yours sure are pretty. Am I the only one that when I can't get wet I go to the tropical fish store and just browse the fishes?
I saw an exboyfriend accidentally fry a goldfish once, yes, I know goldfish don't need heaters but he seemed to think it was nice for the fish. Now I tend to just stay away from temperature-sensitive stuff, e.g., snakes, lizards, tropical fish tanks.

 

[mikeguerrero]

So Mike, you're saying the cost to have one of those pico reefs is approx $200?
I did my time breeding guppies once, I don't think I want to try to run another fish tank, but yours sure are pretty. Am I the only one that when I can't get wet I go to the tropical fish store and just browse the fishes?
I saw an exboyfriend accidentally fry a goldfish once, yes, I know goldfish don't need heaters but he seemed to think it was nice for the fish. Now I tend to just stay away from temperature-sensitive stuff, e.g., snakes, lizards, tropical fish tanks.

Yes the price is about $199 and you are ready to create your mini reef... I'm still working out some conflicts witht the light before they go into production...

Hobbys are fun and a mini reef in the home sure does brighten things up, they also help lower stress, but that would be any aquarium not just a pico...

 

[rmitchell248]

If you sacrafice two boat trips out to Monterey you can own a pico tank in your home, it's just a thought.
MG

Sacrifice wha......t? I am trying to figure out how to supplement food so that I can go on more boat trips.... Rice and water are cheap I figure I can save 50.00 a week then every 2 weeks I could do a boat! Now that would take 4 weeks to have enough $$ to buy a pico tank. So 4 weeks no food, 4 weeks no boat diving. Can I just have yours?

 

[Ben_ca]

Just have Mike point a live webcam to his reef tank... That way you can have a serene view and still jump on boat dives.

 

[mikeguerrero]

Sacrifice wha......t? I am trying to figure out how to supplement food so that I can go on more boat trips.... Rice and water are cheap I figure I can save 50.00 a week then every 2 weeks I could do a boat! Now that would take 4 weeks to have enough $$ to buy a pico tank. So 4 weeks no food, 4 weeks no boat diving. Can I just have yours?

Robert other possible ways to save:

1. Haircuts only once a month: saves $15 bucks

2. Unleaded gas 87 octane per month: saves $5 bucks

3. BS at the Scuba shop for free air fills: saves $20 bucks

4. Placing dog and cat on cheap brand food: saves $20 bucks

5. Sending out X-mas cards rather than gifts: saves $140 bucks

Now you have enough for the pico....

 

[mikeguerrero]

Just have Mike point a live webcam to his reef tank... That way you can have a serene view and still jump on boat dives.

Hey Ben,

How do I build a website where I charge on a credit card, a peep session for viewing my pico tank...

I could start pimping out my reef tanks and make lots of money...

 

[rmitchell248]

Hey Ben,

How do I build a website where I charge on a credit card, a peep session for viewing my pico tank...

I could start pimping out my reef tanks and make lots of money...

Cmon Mike, dont act like you dont know how to build a peep session web page.....

 

[saf1]

Yes the price is about $199 and you are ready to create your mini reef... I'm still working out some conflicts witht the light before they go into production...

Hobbys are fun and a mini reef in the home sure does brighten things up, they also help lower stress, but that would be any aquarium not just a pico...

Nice tank. Nano's are fun. I've had a couple on my desk at work.

I'm not a fan of fish outside their normal temps nor of those gobies. But that is just "my" opinion and nothing needed here. They are cool looking though.

One mans opinion - nano's are cheaper if you can steal from your main display tank or sump. Or maybe from a friends. Tank and lights would be the biggest cost. Tanks shouldn't be too much. Can find a 1 to 6 gallon for under 40 bucks, cheaper if you scroung around.

No need for a skimmer on such a small display.

Live rock, sand, and rubble - from display or sump (yours or friends)

Water movement cheap power head or small koralia works great.

Lights - I'd go buy a meanwell driver and maybe 2 white x 2 royal blue led's and you would be rock solid on keeping anything with no extra heat what so ever. Lights - like fish - are all personal preference and carry their own baggage I guess. Seems LED's are catching on and I'm a DIY type of guy - so its on my next nano project list

Lots of fun though - and nice tanks!

 

[mikeguerrero]

Nice tank. Nano's are fun. I've had a couple on my desk at work.

I'm not a fan of fish outside their normal temps nor of those gobies. But that is just "my" opinion and nothing needed here. They are cool looking though.

One mans opinion - nano's are cheaper if you can steal from your main display tank or sump. Or maybe from a friends. Tank and lights would be the biggest cost. Tanks shouldn't be too much. Can find a 1 to 6 gallon for under 40 bucks, cheaper if you scroung around.

No need for a skimmer on such a small display.

Live rock, sand, and rubble - from display or sump (yours or friends)

Water movement cheap power head or small koralia works great.

Lights - I'd go buy a meanwell driver and maybe 2 white x 2 royal blue led's and you would be rock solid on keeping anything with no extra heat what so ever. Lights - like fish - are all personal preference and carry their own baggage I guess. Seems LED's are catching on and I'm a DIY type of guy - so its on my next nano project list

Lots of fun though - and nice tanks!

Odd that you would say, you are not a fan of keeping fish in their non habital environments.

The blue headed goby was one of the first successful farm (captive) raised gobies and then brought over to reefers.

It has even been speculated that it was introduced here on the California coast by accidental farm breeding and dumped into our waters.

If you consider that an ecosystem is constantly changing, and these changes place pressure on natural habitats, then you might defend that if you can keep a reef tank constant, a blue headed goby has a long and productive life.

But yes, you are right, some reefers do not have the knowledge to keep this micro ecosystem and such a fish would parish.

Pico tanks and I speak of 2 gallons or less, and I have a 1 gallon, cannot have more than one goby, they are extremely territorial in captivity and will kill the other.

You speak of fragging from a maintank or pulling from the sump, yes very possible if you have those resources, but a great majority of new reefers don't, and where years ago nanos were frowned on, have come a complete 180, they are thriving and becoming affordable.

No longer do you have to spend thousands of dollars in equipment to maintain large reefs, you can now do it for a fraction on the dollar.

I'm not selling tanks here on scuba board, I am working on my business license to buy wholesale, besides these picos are not ready for market, not yet.

Thanks for your opinion, helps to see what thoughts are out there in the community...

MG

 

[ryssyr]

mike, how much time does it take to maintain this setup?