6 gallon rimless nano cave tank update July 5th 2006

Wasserpest · 05-30-2006, 05:38 AM

It is bu-ful! Hide the tech and you have a competition-worthy tank.

What is that plant in the front center, jumping over the edge into the sandy beach?

ianiwane · 05-30-2006, 05:58 AM

Thanks everyone. That plant is Hygrophila sp Aragauai.

ryptide · 07-05-2006, 05:26 AM

Updates? I love the cave idea.

Raimeiken · 07-05-2006, 06:22 PM

so how are you going to clean the inside of that cave?

the_noobinator · 07-05-2006, 10:00 PM

that's such a sweet idea!

ianiwane · 07-05-2006, 10:56 PM

Here is an update. I did a major trim, it was getting out of hand.

Like I said earlier I have a pump inside that when needed is turned on to kick up the detritus. It is then sucked up by the hang on back filter. So far I had a shrimp die in the cave. I sucked it up with a syphon.

ianmoede · 11-15-2006, 03:35 AM

I love this idea. Any updated photos? Also, what kept you from running a small pump in there cycling water in and out 24/7? I would think that its possible to create pretty stagnant conditions in there.

ianiwane · 11-15-2006, 05:44 AM

the HOB filter pulls the water from within the cave. It is constantly circulating water through the cave. No more updates as this tank is down right now. I may set it up some time in the future with a different filter.

FelixAvery · 02-17-2007, 12:42 AM

why dont you put a powerhead in the cave?
and cool idea btw

sandiegoryu · 02-17-2007, 12:47 AM

Felix, you gotta read those dates that the last post was on! This is a pretty old thread, but he may be willing to update...

**A Hill** · 02-17-2007, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandiegoryu

Felix, you gotta read those dates that the last post was on! This is a pretty old thread, but he may be willing to update...

The tank died guys....

-Andrew

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ianiwane Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (48/100%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco (mainland transplant from Hawaii) Posts: 1,432	Here is an update. I did a major trim, it was getting out of hand. Like I said earlier I have a pump inside that when needed is turned on to kick up the detritus. It is then sucked up by the hang on back filter. So far I had a shrimp die in the cave. I sucked it up with a syphon. __________________ SFBAAPS 120cm ADA tank, DIY Stand 6 gallon rimless cave tank 60cm ADA tank 50 gallon Nano

11-15-2006, 05:44 AM	#38 (permalink)
ianiwane Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (48/100%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco (mainland transplant from Hawaii) Posts: 1,432	the HOB filter pulls the water from within the cave. It is constantly circulating water through the cave. No more updates as this tank is down right now. I may set it up some time in the future with a different filter. __________________ SFBAAPS 120cm ADA tank, DIY Stand 6 gallon rimless cave tank 60cm ADA tank 50 gallon Nano

07-05-2006, 05:26 AM	#33 (permalink)
ryptide Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1	Updates? I love the cave idea.

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ianmoede Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 579	I love this idea. Any updated photos? Also, what kept you from running a small pump in there cycling water in and out 24/7? I would think that its possible to create pretty stagnant conditions in there.

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