Blueheaven's Pico tank

[blueheaven]

Since I'm awake at this hour, I might as well show you guys a new project I am working on

More details tomorrow

[dominik]

keeping seahorse?

[blueheaven]

I actually want to keep small gobies and some ###### shrimp

Filtration would be daily water change with DI water and lights would be my table lamp

[spawns]

hi bro, what’s the dimension of the tank? looks kinda similar?

[blueheaven]

It's probably similar to yours as I got it after receiving your PM

[spawns]

aah i see...i bet its going to be a great pico setup! looking forward to it...

nice black sand...thats original! i hope more people can join the PICOmania so as to exchange more new ideas/new threads/new discussions...rather then shooting blanks at each others...oo0pps,i said it...ha ha ha j/k

[ervine]

why not try a way to channel the water from your main tank thru this.. in that way you won't need to change the water daily... quite difficult on the plumbing side but I think it's possible...

[blueheaven]

It is possible technically and I would have done it if this tank wasn't in my room

Well, a little walking exercise does my body good too!!

And about the black sand, I chose that because the ###### shrimp would look really nice and outstanding. What do you think?

[brittlestars]

And about the black sand, I chose that because the ###### shrimp would look really nice and outstanding. What do you think?

Hi BH! What type of black sand are you using? I read somewhere that black sand is generally not recommended for marine setups due to gradual leakage of some chemical (sorry can't remember). Is this true?

I also like black sand as it gives great contrast to brightly colored livestock but a bit hesitant leh...

Btw, cute tank!

[blueheaven]

I'm not sure about the leakage problem but I'll monitor closely

Thanks for pointing it out to me

[May&Bruce]

Typical black sand has a very high iron content, and is used for the manufacture of iron and steel.

I have not heard about any problems with using black sand, particularly in a fish only tank.

[brittlestars]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...?threadid=18227

Interesting debate on effects of black sand on marine set-ups. Guess it depends on type of black sand.

The research continues...

[veliferium]

woo,new journey bh?haha...update us more

[valerossi]

Remember to post us picture of 'PICO' tank

[dreamzcape]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...?threadid=18227

Interesting debate on effects of black sand on marine set-ups. Guess it depends on type of black sand.

The research continues...

whoah their crossfire really very scary...it's almost like a habit to challenge each other's statements and form camps...but in a way i think that provides new knowledge for the hobby.

Anyway BH, all the best for your pico tank! Are you gonna document the process in this thread?

[blueheaven]

Yes, I am documenting the process

[valerossi]

I really can't wait to see the pics

[cityofangels]

Can't wait to see the documentation of your set-up!

[Lester]

hi ... any more pics to update ???

[Jimng]

Nice pico tank BH....good to see u and your dad on Saturday,

do keep us posted on your new tank and the purple zoos frag you've won which u mentioned it's gonna go into this tank.

Keep it well bro.....Cheers

[blueheaven]

It's a pleasure meeting you too Jim

The purple mushie frag is in my main tank now as I'm worried that the pico's water parameters might not be stable yet

Going to transfer it in a week or two

And I am thinking of getting a small hang on filter and run carbon in it

[Lucifer]

more pics pls...