12 gallon long- DIY stand, DIY ATO, DIY doser, 24oz co2, and 2211 canister.

[Echistas]

Everything is hidden in the shelving underneath. Super clean, super modern! Can't wait to start planting.

I'd really love to hear what you guys think






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[ImACoolguy]

I give props to this. Super clean look and amazing job hiding everything.


Caleb

 

[Echistas]

Thank you!!!!


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[Tropical Aquarist]

Very cool!! How long is the tank? It sounds like a cool size!

 

[Fresh2o]

I'm wondering why I am I just seeing this setup. Very nice!
What plants do you have in mind for this?
Inhabitants?

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[Echistas]

Thanks for the feedback! about 34" long. there are some more pics here, I recently planted it

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f20/simple-unique-auto-top-off-341556.html

move toward the end of the thread and youll see.

I'll post better pics if there is enough interest

 

[Echistas]

I'll probably do just CRS in this one. I've never cared for those shrimp, and it sounds like a fun challenge

 

[TheresaM]

Beautiful tank!

After keeping a variety of Neos I finally got my first CRS about a month ago, highly recommended!

 

[Echistas]

I can't wait! It's going to be a ton of fun

 

[coralbandit]

Thanks for the feedback! about 34" long. there are some more pics here, I recently planted it

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f20/simple-unique-auto-top-off-341556.html

move toward the end of the thread and youll see.

I'll post better pics if there is enough interest

I followed that thread also..
"Better pictures" please..
I would like to see full tank shot and one with drawer open showing equipment..(geek I know).

 

[Echistas]

No problem! I'll upload pictures later this evening

 

[Echistas]

more pictures

Enjoy!

 

[Echistas]

3 more

a few more:

 

[TheresaM]

Love the mix of colors between the plants, substrate, and hardscape!

 

[Echistas]

Thanks I can't wait to see it all grown in. I'm getting super excited about this one

 

[coralbandit]

Very Nice INDEED!!!!
Is it ok to run co2 with bottle sideways???

 

[Echistas]

Never thought of that, but now that I think of it, they're meant for paintball guns, and usually run sideways on the gun. Should be okay!

 

[coralbandit]

Usually it has to do with particulates clogging the regulator?
Eitherway the tank and what you have done looks incredible.

 

[Echistas]

Hmm hopefully that won't be an issue but I'm going to do some research. That would be a bummer. I do like to keep it in the shelves. The goal was to have everything completely hidden from view

 

[Echistas]

So I did some digging into that co2 question.

Typically only an issue when large amounts of co2 are being expelled from the tank. I'm only doing 1-2 drops per second, so the liquid theoretically turns to gas almost immediately.

Additionally, these paintball tanks apparently have some sort of siphoning fail-safe built into the tank itself which ideally would help reduce the risk of this happens when in use with a gun.

I've been using it this way for close to a month now, and the tank/regulator don't even get cold. I think it's ok!!