iBox Nano Tank - 8L

[Boonboy]

Due to miscalculation, I ended up with a spare Skimz iBox Nano IOS Tank (only).

So I thought to myself… What the heck… If they can make these things so small, there must be some kind of reef that could to kept. So start my Nano/Pico tank adventures...

Dimensions: W180mm x D225mm x H245mm

Pump: Dymax PH200 (5W, 200 liters/hr, 5-10 liters)

Light: Hopar LED-200 (Blue+White, 3W, 21 LED)

Before Setup

After Setup

Found a small skimmer but not small enough to fit into the IOS compartment… Will continue searching probably will go for those limewood type.

Considering using LIVE rocks to cycle.

Please hit me with all the necessary wisdom to make this work.

Thank you.

[Evolutionz]

first of all, no need skimmer.. just do 10% WC 2 - 3 times a week you'll be fine.

[Admiraltian]

U also need a cooling fan to lower water temp.

[Boonboy]

first of all, no need skimmer.. just do 10% WC 2 - 3 times a week you'll be fine.

Wah... 2-3 times a week! I MUST find a skimmer.

U also need a cooling fan to lower water temp.

Yeah... Currently 30 degree Celsius.

[Evolutionz]

Wah... 2-3 times a week! I MUST find a skimmer. Once a week also can but bioload have to be low. Seriously no skimmer can work well in that space and set up.. U can try the dymax iq skimmer if it fits. Even changing Sanders 2 lime wood every 2-3 weeks, all I get was very light tea color. Yeah... Currently 30 degree Celsius.

[Melwood1978]

Using this is quite difficult to keep marine and end up I decom and up at my office running a planted aquarium.

[Boonboy]

Thank you for the precious words...

Okay, I will try…

Using this is quite difficult to keep marine and end up I decom and up at my office running a planted aquarium.

What was the problem? Water Param?

[Boonboy]

Updates...

1. Found a skimmer (I think this skimmer comes with the Skimz iBox 8L).

2. Live Rocks.

Before setup

After setup

Will cycle for few weeks...

Anyone can recommend a good fan? (or anything that can reduce the temp)

[Evolutionz]

Get the dymax vortex fan. Quiet and efficient.. But prepare to top up everyday.

[slapper]

Get the dymax vortex fan. Quiet and efficient.. But prepare to top up everyday.

agree. i'm using dymax vortex. elegant and efficient.

[Boonboy]

agree. i'm using dymax vortex. elegant and efficient.

Wah... Really so good... Hope it's affordable.

[Boonboy]

Full tank shot

Changed to a cuter thermometer.

[Anthony]

There is a Skimz nano skimmer suitable for this iBox. Call AM to check.

[Boonboy]

There is a Skimz nano skimmer suitable for this iBox. Call AM to check.

Thanks, did check with them. The nano skimmer was for the iBox 21 litres. (8.5cm x 8.5cm)

[hammy]

I dont think u need a skimmer. A water change weekly should be good

[slapper]

Dymax vortex fan is inexpensive. Less than $20.

[Boonboy]

I dont think u need a skimmer. A water change weekly should be good

Thanks, intend to build a reef so better be safe.

Dymax vortex fan is inexpensive. Less than $20.

Really... Thanks... I'm still hunting for that most neighborhood aquarium don't sell.

[Boonboy]

Updates...

Skimmate produced

DIY collection cup (finally found a use for these things... Ha ha...)

Add some mysis today to cycle the tank...

[Admiraltian]

Updates... Skimmate produced http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=200039'>image.jpg DIY collection cup (finally found a use for these things... Ha ha...) http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=200040'>image.jpg Add some mysis today to cycle the tank...

Branded stuff... Avent... Ha ha...

[Boonboy]

Finally found it... Looks cool...

Next, to see the amount of evaporation and the impact to salinity.

[Sprinter]

Hi bro i just start up a new jbj nano tank 8g 30lit 2 week ago from Madpetz.

[metaphor89]

i used to have a small tank but end up i upgrade to 1.5ft.. hope urs will be gd!!

[Boonboy]

Hi bro i just start up a new jbj nano tank 8g 30lit 2 week ago from Madpetz.

Yeah, hope to see how you do up your nano so I can learn too.

i used to have a small tank but end up i upgrade to 1.5ft.. hope urs will be gd!!

Fingers crossed…

[Boonboy]

Updates...

Dymax cooling fan

Time: from 7am till 8pm

Temperature: down by 3 degrees Celcius (~30 to ~27)

Salinity: increased from 1.018 to 1.019

Water Evaporation: ~100ml

Skimmer not able to pull any out skim mate anymore… Guess the die off on the LR is complete...

[Sprinter]

Tks bro i dont use fan and skimmer thinking to fix a chiller in jbj mini 1/15 hp but after looking at the filter compartment cant fix in the pump. may be fish only tank. Whatpp me at 98189486 so we can share cheers