Mike's new Pico....

mikeguerrero · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:37 am Post subject:

Glad to see that some reefers are still into pico's... Like I promised here are the pics of my new pico on her first day...

Here are the parts to the system...

Simple, yet very effective additives for a pico...

Top view of my reef building for such a small tank...

AC20 is awesome for waterflow on a pico...

Very small but she makes an impact where ever she sits...

And for those reefers where pictures are not enough...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87QXn15Nvrw

echopiece · Nanotank Member Age: 31 Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

Wow very nice! I have that exact same light fixture on my 5.5. With a room temp of 75 degrees, my tank reaches 80.5 at the end of the 8 hr light period. How high are your temps reaching?

Marty

mikeguerrero · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:06 am Post subject:

echopiece · Nanotank Member Age: 31 Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

That fan mod sounds interesting, keep us updated. I just installed 2 - 1" dia LED lights containing 9 LEDs a piece. Here is the end result, I am very pleased so far! Sorry for the huge pics.

mikeguerrero · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:47 am Post subject:

Hey Marty,

That mod looks awesome, send me a PM on where you got the moon lights and how to mod, I can add that as an option for those that want my pico.

In the last five years there have been advances with Timers, Brinks puts out an awesome timer that allows for up to 6 programs on each individual day.

This is a digital timer so it's accuracy is superb to the seconds, also 5 years ago I had problems with the timers not being able to handle the voltage in amps to this light, end result was the timer reseting itself completely and shutting off.

Today the timer is built in with a three prong gound and has a rated capacity for 15 A resistive loading, 1/3 HP, 500W Tungsten, 120V/60Hz.

That is more than enough to handle the 18 watts Power compact.

Here are the photos to the new digital timer that will run with my new pico.

mikeguerrero · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:02 am Post subject:

Here is an update...

MG

mikeguerrero · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject:

I finally got 6 picos in yesterday. I sold one complete setup and I have two systems left. They are going for $199 and buyer pays shipping.

Send me a PM if you are interested in obtaining one for your office or home.

Thanks,

Mike G

echopiece · Nanotank Member Age: 31 Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

Wow looks great! Will that light be enough for that Acan?

aquariumcentral · Nanotank Member Age: 25 Joined: 14 Jun 2010 Posts: 1

Hey I was just wondering what kind of maintenance you need to do on this tank?
How often do you do water changes?
Do you pre-mix your salt water and then just take however much you need?
Also do you use a hydrometer on this tank?