Category
mixed stock
Size
45 x 45 x 45 cm no sump
75 liters
20 gallons
System
ARKA Aquaristic
Owner: Dave Notter
BEST NANO IN EUROPE?
The Nano Reef Tank of Dave from Switzerland is as unique as no other. Based on the Red Sea Reefer Nano Max, the reef structure was glued to the back wall and thus floats inside the aquarium. Besides Scolymia and Acroporas, several other LPS and soft corals are attached to the reef.
Technique
Here we don’t find a sump
Lighting:
AI Prime from Aquaillumination
Skimmer:
tune 9001
Return pump:
Tunze 6040
Filling station for osmosis water:
Aquamedic Refill System
Dosing pumps:
3x Reeffactory Dosing Pump
The acrylic part must be bend so as to form a 90° angle
It is very important that there is enough adhesive surface for the piece on the back glass.
Glue acrylic
The acrylic piece is formed with a heat dryer and brought into the correct position on the aquarium with a support.
The first stones
For this Dave uses silicone which is suitable for aquariums. Think already here how you want to bring in the corals.
The aquascape
The remaining stones are glued together with aquascape mortar. Afterwards the gauze should dry for 48 hours.
What you need
Do you have everything for your floating reef?
An empty and dry reef tank
A piece of acrylic that is sufficiently large for the rocks to hang on to
A drill
Sandpaper
A hot glue gun
A marker or sharpie
Aquarium-safe silicone
Dry rock
Glue for the rocks
A measuring tape
A clamp or two
Gloves
A towel, some paper or a carpet of sorts to protect your workspace