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The 5.5 Gallon Nano tank

This is my blog for my 5.5 gallon Nano or pico or whatever, I lost track of what these things are called when they are under 10 gallons. Seems to be a different terminology between almost everyone in the hobby. I started this tank because I hadn't had a tank up for almost a year before 2/28/2010 and due to limited space and not knowing where I was going to be in the future the 5.5 offered everything I wanted. This is my second small tank the first one I had was a 2.5 and that was just too small. that tank filled up very quick and then was destroyed by an irresponsible apartment sitter while I was on vacation. Let's just say that the tnak was contaminated with Beer when I got back. I was pretty upset! In the past I have owned a 14 gallon Aquapod, 20 Long, 20 Tall, 125, 40 Breeder (my second favorite tank), and now the 5.5. This tank has really been the best tank I have had by far, and it is the first tank that I have actually been content with.







  1. The 5.5 gallon Rundown

    5.5 Pico


    EQUIPMENT
    Tank - $14.00
    Stand - $80.00
    Light fixture - $50.00
    Pump Rio 600- $24.00
    Aquarium sealant – $7.00
    Evil’s Par38 - $138.00 w/ 80 optics 12K
    Rock – Had
    5 Lbs Sand (Arag a live) - $10.00
    Acrylic, two 8x10 sheets - $8.00
    ATO – Tunze Osmo – Had
    Heater – Had - 50W Marineland Stealth
    Thermometer - Had - Coralife Digital
    Total = $331.00

    INHABITANTS
    Macro Algae - $5.00 added ...
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  2. 5.5 Gallon Inhabitants

    When Purchasing livestock I usually try to buy from local reefers, LFS, on-line shops, and in that order. On this tank I have been especially slow to stock this tank as I drive back and forth between Georgetown and San Antonio for school.

    So far I have:
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    And FTS
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