nano tank diary (download warning)

[bushie]

I thought I would do a photo journal of a nano tank in the making.

I started with an old wood plank from a pergola that was torn down.

it didn`t look like much but I knew there was potential under the several layers of paint.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano001.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano003.jpg

after the timber was cleaned up, i.e planed and sanded.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano005.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano006.jpg

cut it to size and bolt it together.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano011.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano012.jpg

[bushie]

add a glass vase ( handmade italian glass )
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano013.jpg

a few electricals.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano019.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano020.jpg

3 layers of extra thick gel coat and a stainless steel suround.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano1001.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano1003.jpg

dry run
A.D.A soil, some small driftwood pieces and a few plants.
(special thanks to Graeme, Alfred and Craig for donations and / or offers of plants. muchly appreciated guys :D )
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano1005.jpg

[bushie]

will have to move them come winter.
the tank was a birthday present for my mum,
so progressive updates will be difficult but I will see what we can do.
I am hoping the lilliopsis will trim down to a lawn and the riccia will grow up around the driftwood, ambulia should thicken up as a backdrop.

comments appreciated

thanks all

bushie

p.s. what started out as a small project has now become production.
I already have orders for three more :roll:
at least I will get paid for those ones :wink:

[Nathan]

that looks awesome, i love the stand you made, the stainless steal is an excellent affect, makes it look professionally made!

[bushie]

don`t know why but some photos didn`t come through. will try again.

*admin....why can`t I edit?

then.....just add water.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano1006.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano1008.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano1009.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/bushiesline/nano/nano1010.jpg

photos don`t do it justice, it looks awsome up close.

unfortunately I was a bit rushed at the end and didn`t get any photo`s with the fish.
it now has one crimson red betta and one small bristlenose.
I kept an eye on the temp for a week as it has no heater, but the water temp doesn`t seem to drop below 21deg.

[Sime76]

Just fantastic!! :fro

[AQUAMX]

Love the concept mate.

This on a larger scale would be a real seller, allowing people would part with the money of course, the drawback for any quality product.

My only concern would be access to the plants,trimming and of course filling etc. The buildup of dampness may also prove to be an issue above the lamp.

Looks fantastic though mate very original idea. Cant wait to see the next one.

[Xtreme]

very nice, I like it!! :)

[mughal]

Great piece of art!