Looking for a great little tank for a single Percula Clownfish (Nemo), some invertebrates or a collection of corals? This could be the ticket for you.
Measuring just 12" X 12" X 12", this 7.5g tank can be used as a mini reef tank, or a "Nemo Tank" for the kids, your office desk or a slice of the ocean on your sofa end table.
A simple DIY Under Gravel Filter is one option for the Biological Filter. Choosing a Filtration System will help you to choose another filtration system.
What you need:
- 1/8" Single Strength Glass
- 3 pieces 12" X 12"
- 2 pieces 12" X 11 3/4" 1/8"
- Silicone caulking
- 1/2" PVC
- 4 pieces 11 1/2"
- 1 piece 8"
- Egg Crate
- 1 piece 12" X 12"
- Plastic Fly Screen
- 1 piece 12" X 12"
- Substrate
- 2 Qt. Sand or Crushed Coral
- 1 Airstone
- 1 Air Pump
- 1/8" Air hose
- Sufficient length to reach from the air pump to the tank.
- DIY Tank Hood
- Assembly:
- Follow instructions in DIY Glass Aquarium Plans
- Go to How To Repair Small Leaks if leaks appear.
- Assemble & install your UGF.
- Install the substrate.
- Install Live Rock .
- Cycle the tank.
