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2 Gallon PICO

This is my new 2 gallon pico. The other onehttp://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=10747.0 I made I gave it to my niece :( but it made her happy so its all good.Just set this one up today, had the stuff lying around just had not got around to it. I think all I have left to get is the HOB maybe ill do one of those AC70 mods? or whatever. Also just letting the rock sit a bit Ill arrange it later maybe break it into smaller pieces.

2.42 Gallon PICO

Length: 9" (22.86cm)
Width: 9" (22.86cm)
Height: 8" (20.32cm)

Your tank's volume is 2.42 U.S. gallons

Glass:
1 - 8 ½ x 8 ½ (Bottom)
2 – 9 x 8 (Front and Back)
2 - 8 ½ x 8 (Sides)
Live Rock :
3.5 pounds
Filter:
Heater:
Mini Heater 25w
Light:
Solor Duo 26w(Waiting for 50/50 26w bulb still only have 10w in there atm.

Price Breakdown:
Glass -$15.00
Silicone -$3.00
Tape -$2.00
Paint -$3.00
Filter -$00.00
Heater -$12.99
Light -$39.00
Liverock -$00.00
Misc -$10.00
TOTAL : $79.99
(So Far) Still need HOB


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Great set up..

I love these little tanks. It makes want to do one but I feel like after a month it'll have a MetalHalide and SPS in it.

Can't wait for the updates.
 
MikeNapoli said:
Great set up..

I love these little tanks. It makes want to do one but I feel like after a month it'll have a MetalHalide and SPS in it.

Can't wait for the updates.
Thanks alot Mink I actually remember a thread somewhere where a guy made a 3g pico and a 50w MH out of a car head light. Ill see if I can find the post and link it to you.
 
Heres some new picks I finished the AC70 fuge except for front screen and finished the aquascape.I left a couple spots for some well seeded rock as well. Now the waiting game begins.

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With AC70 from top. Still need to add Macro.
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Hows the flow with the AC 70 ? Did you change the impeller by any chance to slow down the flow. I have read some threads where they either cut it down or replace it with an AC 20 or 30 impeller.
 
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