Building the nano reef aquarium | Ep.3 Nano Reef Competition

𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 ➜ / aquasplendor
𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 ➜ • Nano Reef Aquarium
In this episode, I show you my process on how to build a DIY nano saltwater aquarium with the resources and time I had.
Just a reminder: This is tank at my workplace so I don't always have all the tools ;)
I'm still looking for a better way to make the output of the pipe, I find it hard to get small pieces for nano aquarium
If you know a place in Montréal that cut glass with laser let me know!
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⇩ EQUIPMENT USE FOR THIS AQUARIUM ⇩
In this video:
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Other stuff:
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Return pump: amzn.to/2LslMe3
Salinity Tester: amzn.to/3dHtnRU
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Music I use ► artlist.io/Nic...
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This series is dedicated to the competition on nano-reef.com "365 Day Challenge" where anyone in the world could participate.
I really love the world underwater and the reefing aquarium community, hope you get inspired by many other reefers :)
#AquaSplendor #NanoReef #365daychallenge
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[@AquaSplendor]

Here some of the equipment used during this video: Silicone Black: amzn.to/2WLrRbX Silicone Clear: amzn.to/3e0gjqR Black Paint: amzn.to/2LKVQdL If you have suggestions to improve this plumbing situation let me know

[@paulfranks4323]

Hi, I have been reef keeping for 30+ years. Firstly let me say a great build looks very neat. Silicone will not adhere to glass you will need a solvent glue such as Tensol. Whilst it might feel ok now it will soon collapse. Sicce pumps are ok but I found them to be a bit noisy. The quietest return pump i have found is the new Sine wave Jecod pumps....reallly quiet.

[@AquaSplendor]

Hello Franksee, it look like we have different experience, perhaps due to the size? I'm running/built 4 aquarium this way, all of them seem to work perfectly overtime, absolutely 0 issue what so ever. I think you mean Siliconne will not Adhere to Acrylic (not glass). For acrylic to Acrylic I like you recommendation, i actually talk about that in my next video. I don't think there's any glue For acrylic to Glass, that why I tried to keep everything simple, using silicone. But indeed Acrylic Adhesive work best with other plastic! For Sicce, it's a first for me, I have a Eheim 2000+_ Compact plus and wanted to try something else. So far i'm also very please with that pump, super silent, I actually bought another one for my frag tank. Maybe one day I will try Jecod pump, thank you for the advice!

[@JT7POV]

link pump?

[@theamjadjamousable]

nice job , will try one myself . thanks for sharing.

[@mr.robinsoncrewso7753]

Nice Build, good Music and High Quality Video. I will also build this diy Filter in my 60l Cube.

[@bluerider0988]

Nice work. I like that your willing to make your own AIO. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos.

[@TheOffCycle]

You really need a table saw. Also there are pick style tools for working clay that have different size metal balls on the end... great for getting a perfect fillet on your silicone.

[@DogFacePuffa]

Loved the music!

[@ekaj3]

music had me in a trance

[@theurbanartist775]

Absolutely amazing knowledge 📝 Thanks you very much! I have a 5 gallon that I plan on doing the exact same thing to👍🏾

[@northernreefer1614]

Nice and clean, thanks for sharing the mistakes and recovery (nicely done). Just a suggestion to check on the commercial count you have on the video, I must have watched 7-8 of them in the 17 min video. Seemed excessive.

[@AquaSplendor]

Holy smoke, wasn't aware thank you for let me know this!

[@markcampbell4087]

When cutting glass , remove the paper also use a glass cutting tool purchased at your glass suppliers Also only one straight even mark don’t do a second mark

[@oliverthompson6310]

Loved the music and the vid

[@frankt5730]

@aquaSplendor - Nice work! I have enjoyed your progress on this tank. I'm in the process of converting a fluval edge 6.0 into a mini reef. Did you need to adjust the return flow? It does not look like you're running any wavemaker but still have ample flow. Is the water moving too fast in the "sump"? Do you just have an open tube dumping into the tank or are you using any type of flow regulator or other flow modifier?

[@AquaSplendor]

Hello, thank you, using the return pump to create the flow, that's it, keeping it simple. I can adjust the pump for the flow, it is set to the minimum ish. What you see is what you get honestly.

[@dereks3207]

i wonder if the matte side will be prone to algae growth since its not as smooth as the gloss?

[@AquaSplendor]

I wonder the same thing, pretty sure its easier for algae, will find out!

[@REEFPizza]

Love It! Keep going!

[@markgildelossantos1892]

Thank you!!!

[@tylerjaax4917]

Awesome video! Make more!

[@37gns37]

Love the video. Great build do you ever talk in your videos?

[@AquaSplendor]

Yes but not in this serie 😉

[@georgerodrigues2286]

Ótimo vídeo. Sensacional! Obrigado.

[@KristopherONeill1987]

Ok so I done this same as you. I drilled a 20mm hole for return. I ordered 20mm bulkhead like yours. What size was that elbow for your hose to attach to from the pump?? 18mm?

[@AquaSplendor]

Absolutely no clue, I simply tested my stuff at store and/or found stuff in my bag that I hold since 20 years of random pipe lol. Sorry I know it's not helping, honestly, I hate plumbing, always a mess to deal with. Try until it fit is my modo. The bulkhead however was marked 3/4". then again, what really means 3/4, sometimes it's just a name, not even a number from a specific part of the bulkhead/pipe.

[@KristopherONeill1987]

@@AquaSplendor yeah that’s ok I’d ordered 3/4. So hopefully it’ll hold up as good as yours. Thank you

[@amitlimbachiya2216]

❤️👍 VERY BEAUTIFUL AMAZING aquarium 👍❤️

[@areyouarobotz]

sooo good

[@yourlocaltoad5102]

Amazing build! Do such internal sumps make any noise? Like are there sounds from the overflow or something like that?

[@AquaSplendor]

Nop no sound

[@godfreywilliam683]

Thank you thank you

[@Andrea_di_napoli]

Nice build :)

[@AquaSplendor]

Thx, wait for the Ep.4, gonna be ... Epic.. aaaww, already crying, can't wait to publish that one!

[@Sanhapod]

Thanks for nice vdo

[@DogFacePuffa]

Outstanding job Nicholas. This is the truth of DIY - doesn't go perfectly to plan every cut and every step but in the end it turned out great! Can you share the artist and song title? Link just takes us to a log in page.

[@AquaSplendor]

I don't remember all the artist, my stuff are pretty chaotic since I went with that flow of music (I work in a organic way now, less organize), but if I remember one of them was A.M.Beef, something like what, I really love that "african" music, those music are licenced btw (I pay for it)

[@DogFacePuffa]

Thank you - found it! “AWAMAMBA” by A.M. Beef

[@mordithe]

What size is the aquarium? Have watched all your episodes in three days 😆 really good content

[@AquaSplendor]

Thank you, intense 3 day! Can't remember to of my head exactly but check in the description one of my last video

[@edygunawan4991]

That's why the experience is expensive 😅

[@PhongHuynh0981314893]

your diy skill s very good. I learn from you much. buying a cheap glass tank and turn it to AIO for saving money.

[@AquaSplendor]

😅 it actually cost me much more to do DIY. I couldn't find the aquarium I wanted

[@MarineMasquarade]

Nice 😎

[@scottrobert2724]

cant you just not make an over flow up top and make a hole midway in the 1st section with a strainer and it will act as a filter that way?

[@marcjoseph1124]

I thought it's impossible to glue silicon to acrylic. Or at least the adhesion results are terrible. Any issues encountered? How strong is the bond?

[@AquaSplendor]

I guess it depends on the silicon brand, some stick better. Also note that theirs almost no pression, it's simply baffle. If you apply a generous amount of silicone you should be fine "forever". Obviously, Glass and silicone stick much better.

[@brandonbaldwin8323]

where did you get that 90 degree adapter for the bulkhead? I have seen some but none of them seem to be right so far

[@AquaSplendor]

Home depot

[@karlvanderschyff3154]

Hi. I am building the same tank and would like too know what the width and length are of the two dividers you have in the filter chambers (i.e., the baffles I think is what it is called?)

[@AquaSplendor]

Check my nano-reef.com post for very specific information, I don't remember.

[@LordOfMoriaGimli]

Does plexi bond well with silicone?

[@AquaSplendor]

No, there's some silicone and some plexi that stick better than other, but generally speaking no. Because this aquarium is small and there's not much pressure, we can get away with this.

[@LordOfMoriaGimli]

@@AquaSplendor I had an aquarium made, plexi glued with silicone.

[@ElcanaldeHECTOR]

Hi, can you share the measure of the filter zone?, only the black area

[@AquaSplendor]

Around 7cm

[@vincentbertherin1475]

Hello, very nice aquarium. What are the dimensions and the brand? Where did you buy it? thank you.

[@AquaSplendor]

60x30x20, No brand, Aqua plus Montréal

[@MiguelAlfonsoLabasan]

whats the size of the hole for return pump

[@AquaSplendor]

Can't remember, just big enough to put the bulkhead.

[@tusharsaini5683]

What is the dimension of tank and what is the sump dimension.

[@AquaSplendor]

Watch the series and check the description, it's all there! :)

[@relaxunwind4971]

Hi, what bulkhead and fittings did you use please?

[@AquaSplendor]

I don't remember the name sorry :(, bought it from reefsupplies.com

[@bipinkirati581]

What is that black board?

[@AquaSplendor]

Acrylic

[@bogdan-mihaicirstea6712]

Where did you buy the material for the separator, the black one?

[@AquaSplendor]

It's in the video, umake

[@runeilylanan9164]

Do you custom made aquarium and sell it?

[@AquaSplendor]

Nop

[@T22BI]

@@AquaSplendor where did you sell it

[@oguzyoutube]

WOW :D

[@abh3960]

No need for anything. Just eheim 350 surface skimmer. Powerhead. Carbon. Light.

[@jaredturner361]

What tank is this?

[@AquaSplendor]

Mine

[@jaredturner361]

@@AquaSplendor haha. I’ve been looking for a similar foot print. Only looking for 75cm x 30cm x 20cm

[@deadbrother5355]

Illusion 100

[@sigitsetyosari9806]

Marga cipta, it’s made in Indonesia 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@MrRahadiyanrei]

What is the dimension of the tank?

[@AquaSplendor]

60x30x20cm (24x12x8") I think I will start to post that information in description, I have some feeling a lot of people will ask me this lol :P

[@MrRahadiyanrei]

@@AquaSplendor They will 😁. It would be good if you posted the sum size too

[@DorseyDong]

haha,funny guy

[@DorseyDong]

Using a hook blade to cut acrylic mat would be better.

[@nuryanihyani5435]

Indonesian acrylic product

[@Aurkyakhaye]

In india it costed me 1 dollar for the laser cut

[@AquaSplendor]

Wow, that's an awesome price!

[@zaidpayan2980]

If you can’t afford a nano tank on your salary then perhaps it’s time you find a new job.

[@2869may]

Wow, you made everything harder..... Sorry man, this wasn't cool.