Walkthrough of The Budget 5g Reef Tank Build

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @rb8152
    @rb8152 5 років тому +17

    love this tank!!! Just started my pico budget reef build myself!

  • @heres_the_sauce
    @heres_the_sauce Рік тому +1

    That’s the best looking 5 gallon reef tank I’ve seen

  • @Noble_Isaac
    @Noble_Isaac 3 роки тому +3

    99% of pico reef tanks look bad to me, but yours is actually gorgeous!! I love how you did the aquascape. And it looks so neat without the unsightly huge ass wavemaker that every small reef tank has.

  • @johncampbell1191
    @johncampbell1191 7 днів тому

    Thanks for the ideas for my first tank. Looking to start with a 20 long and HOB for simplicity.

  • @michaelmyers5027
    @michaelmyers5027 Рік тому

    Wish ya would make more vids. You are the reason I got in the hobby 4 years ago with a nano.

  • @ozzychila
    @ozzychila 5 років тому +1

    I keep discus fish but have bought 90% of bits for a 6 gallon rounded nano tank. This video is inspiring me to get my tank setup. The corals you have and setup are really nice. 😎👌 Thanks

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому +1

      Austin Smith thank you! Hope you get that tank up soon 🙌

  • @Lady_Beth
    @Lady_Beth Рік тому

    This is such a gorgeous Pico reef! I've just started building one myself. 😊

  • @27vangoo
    @27vangoo 3 роки тому

    I was not expecting A guest appearance from none other then inappropriate reefer!!! Big fan, I’m also digging the nano build! Great job hope to see an update....

  • @recoveringliberal1689
    @recoveringliberal1689 3 роки тому

    that skimmer box is ingenious

  • @briansfishtanks
    @briansfishtanks 5 років тому +1

    Awesome! I may do something like this with a 5 gallon that I have been thinking about changing for freshwater to a small reef

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      Brian's Fish Tanks 👍👍 join the dark side 🤓

  • @debokkle432
    @debokkle432 5 років тому +6

    Nice video! Thanks for the update! Inspiring me to maybe start budget nano tank...maybe...😅✌🏽

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому +1

      Debokkle New year. New tank! Lesssgoo!! Haha.

  • @lisadimercurio9473
    @lisadimercurio9473 5 років тому +1

    Love 💕 your tank, also great idea of using the overflow box.

  • @InappropriateReefer
    @InappropriateReefer 5 років тому +24

    Love it man, the 5g tank is turning out beautifully! Will you be adding some magnet mounts to the side for more coral mounting spots?

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому +2

      Inappropriate Reefer that’s genius! Didn’t even think of putting corals on the side... time to go find more old powerhead magnets laying around 😅

  • @shamnen8117
    @shamnen8117 4 роки тому

    Super nice and neat Reef coral small tank!👍

  • @chrisgroves5236
    @chrisgroves5236 5 років тому +2

    What a lovely looking display! Subbed

  • @anthonybalangue1705
    @anthonybalangue1705 4 роки тому

    Such a beautiful tank

  • @prolificbreedaquatics
    @prolificbreedaquatics 5 років тому +1

    Inspiring a lot of people ! Keep up the great work!!

  • @Jtone_philthy_aquatics
    @Jtone_philthy_aquatics 5 років тому

    The corals colors under this lighting is extrodinary

  • @aquaticspendthrift4228
    @aquaticspendthrift4228 5 років тому +1

    Love the over flow idea 👍

  • @ThePandemicPodcast
    @ThePandemicPodcast 3 роки тому

    Looks super nice , packed for a 5 gallon.

  • @SaltFishTV
    @SaltFishTV 5 років тому +1

    Great video man. So simple, yet effective! Just subbed 👊🏻

  • @johnathanwendt7229
    @johnathanwendt7229 5 років тому +1

    Hey, love the tanks and how passionate you are about the hobby. I got bit by the saltwater bug last year and have been addicted ever since. My question to you is on a 5 gallon reef would doing water changes every 3 days be too much? It's a very small amount of water. Just some advice no judgement here I'm looking for your opinion.

  • @ReefSpy
    @ReefSpy 5 років тому +1

    Looks awesome. I like that heater.

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      ReefSpy yeah! It’s a great heater 👍👍

  • @TNRVG
    @TNRVG 4 роки тому

    You use the 70 for extra flow? I have a 30 on my 9 gallon reef aquarium with a small powerhead. Do you think I should upgrade to a 70?

  • @semerickson
    @semerickson 4 роки тому

    Hi brother... really like your nano tank.. I have some questions if you don’t mind please advice. 1. Are you doing any dosing? 2 . How you are changing the water weekly??

  • @MASSAquariums
    @MASSAquariums 5 років тому

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @DavidStell-rb6nl
    @DavidStell-rb6nl 8 місяців тому

    Fantastic job 🎉😊

  • @bahamareefer
    @bahamareefer 2 роки тому

    Hope u re-launch this channel! It’s great!

  • @PowCJ
    @PowCJ 5 років тому

    Nice! new year new video! :P Tank looking good bro, Must be tough to keep that tank stable, Obviously your'e doing everything right. Keep up the good work!

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому +1

      ReefnCJ honestly I don’t test this tank at all. Just water changes. Pretty simple and stress free 👍👍

  • @fishchrome1332
    @fishchrome1332 3 роки тому

    Beautiful tank!

  • @rafipratama3638
    @rafipratama3638 5 років тому

    Fantastic aquarium!

  • @rogersfc
    @rogersfc 5 років тому

    Nice setup bro... do an update please! I'm working on a 5 gallon cube and i want to see how is it going!
    Thanks for sharing

  • @cjdangles
    @cjdangles 4 місяці тому

    With the filter pump being outside the tank, I assume you lose your siphon if power gets cut?

  • @deadeye4047
    @deadeye4047 5 років тому

    I can't stand a tank without some sort of substrate, but wow, this tank is beautiful. I'm happy to know that this is a project anyone can do on a budget. This really improves my confidence on startin Saltwater again. Shoot, I may start planning it soon! Long term budget is my problem because I live in Alabama. What is the size of your Hang-On-Back?

  • @benjaminaranjon7813
    @benjaminaranjon7813 4 роки тому +1

    Love this nano build, I'm trying to start my own now with your inspiration and instructions. I just have one question, have u had any issues with the heater in the filter? Like melting plastic or with the pads,bio media? Thanks in advance!🤓

  • @pascal590
    @pascal590 5 років тому +1

    The skimmer and mini heater are blowing my mind. The skimmer box is so pricey tho, wow! Love your compact set up tho 👌🏾👌🏾

  • @karennation3580
    @karennation3580 4 роки тому

    New suscriber here! Really cute tank! Good idea with the gsp. I am going to put purple star polyp on my back glass and try to keep it trimmed down. I saw it done at a lfs on a sculpture and all you could see was the glowing green polps and it looked like lights. The purple blends in so thats all that stands out! Its a shame that light isnt being sold. It is really making coral pop. What other colors do you have on with the blue? looks amazing!

  • @fishysnowman9082
    @fishysnowman9082 5 років тому

    Very cool 💥 little Tank

  • @JoseVega-by9qq
    @JoseVega-by9qq 5 років тому

    Found your channel from inappropriate reefer love the nano tank nice video:)

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому +1

      Jose Carattini Vega ayyyy 🙌 thanks for the support

  • @ryanriley1342
    @ryanriley1342 5 років тому +1

    Love it!! Alternative lighting and filtration choices for a 10 gallon? Would i need a larger heater as well?

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      Ryan Riley same heater, filtration, and lighting can be used as well 👍👍

  • @cheychey9347
    @cheychey9347 4 роки тому

    You should make an update video on this aquarium so we can see how much this aquarium flourished!! Well that's if you still have it.

  • @vitopalazzolo1546
    @vitopalazzolo1546 5 років тому +1

    That’s an awesome tank!

  • @PREST0Ns
    @PREST0Ns 4 роки тому

    On innaprropriate reefer's channel you said if your pumps to strong on an aio the back filter would get low. Does it push more water in the display area and would topping it off overflow the display?

  • @dudepros
    @dudepros 5 років тому

    Cool little tank man, i dig it

  • @josemadrigal8240
    @josemadrigal8240 5 років тому +1

    I like this reef tank but you should do more updates on all of your tanks

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      Jose Madrigal 👆👆 I’m going to get on that! Thank youuu for the reminder 😅

  • @colbydavis6197
    @colbydavis6197 5 років тому

    I noticed your water level is a little low. Are you able to get the water level up behind the rim and still skim with the magnetic box? It looks like you are almost up to the top of the slots on the oceanbox skimmer box.

  • @ByronLumley2009
    @ByronLumley2009 5 років тому

    A great setup, obviously working for you but I am curious about how safe a heater in the HOB filter is.

  • @marty3872
    @marty3872 3 роки тому +1

    Would 200watt lighting be too much for a 10 gallon? Just wondering cus I have a 200 watt grow light and thought I can use it to grow coral that require high amounts of light

  • @coreyorr4206
    @coreyorr4206 5 років тому

    Just curious how many have started a budget nano? I started a 10 gal and I wish I could say it cost me $200 but I’m up to $700 with 5 basic coral ($220 at lfs about $120 over priced that’s my fault) and 2 black clowns ($80 from petco) so about $400 for just the rocks sand lighting and tank. $100 of that is for black box full spectrum light and $80 of it is for tunze ato.

  • @atfinthehouse8631
    @atfinthehouse8631 5 років тому +1

    Would love to know where you got the bargains. I can’t find those prices. I looked through amazon and all were more than you noted. I gotta find those prices. Where did you get the stuff.

  • @360virus
    @360virus 4 роки тому

    Awesome vid u gotta upload more👍

  • @atfinthehouse8631
    @atfinthehouse8631 5 років тому

    Good job!

  • @710_shatter5
    @710_shatter5 3 роки тому +2

    Would this filter be perfect for a 10 gallon

  • @BolverkrLimited
    @BolverkrLimited 5 років тому

    Wow. Very cool tank! I must have a misconception of gorgonians... I've always understood them to be a difficult coral to keep but I see yours looking very happy in a basic setup. Any advice on their needs or requirements? Maybe I should stop putting off their addition to my tank! I thought they needed a constant supply of plankton for food being an NPS coral...

    • @sarrakitty
      @sarrakitty 2 роки тому

      That is a photosynthetic gorgonian. They can be easy, the non photosynthetic ones are extremely difficult to keep alive.

  • @HeathenHammer123
    @HeathenHammer123 5 років тому +1

    Love it!

  • @jobetq4528
    @jobetq4528 5 років тому +1

    Awesome lil tank.....details on how you mounted the monticap on the glass????

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому +1

      Jobet Q ah! I just took an old Hydor powerhead laying around and used its magnets. A dab of super glue and done! 👍

    • @jobetq4528
      @jobetq4528 5 років тому

      @@MightyNanoTank cool, after posting comment, i looked online and found magnetic frag plugs. I'm plan to do the same thing. Inappropriate Reefer did something similar with his space invader but i couldn't find his video. You two are by far my favorite nano tank youtubers. I appreciate your videos my man 👍

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      Jobet Q truly humbled and really appreciate it 🙏

    • @rb8152
      @rb8152 5 років тому

      @@MightyNanoTank thats genius lol will be stealing that idea for sure

  • @josevillalta4517
    @josevillalta4517 5 років тому

    great video! what is the tall, purplish tree-like coral at the back?

  • @chrisstroud60
    @chrisstroud60 3 роки тому

    Why do you put the heater in the filter? Shouldn't it be inside the tank?

  • @tonytran7382
    @tonytran7382 3 роки тому

    Where do you get the magnetic surface skimmer box from bro??

  • @olliesilver379
    @olliesilver379 5 років тому

    Nice !!!!

  • @greenson07
    @greenson07 4 роки тому

    nice tank i want to set up a nano reef for my wifes office how is that tank holding up now 1 1/2 yrs later just curious .

  • @iverb2
    @iverb2 4 роки тому +1

    Where did you go?

  • @AquaSplendor
    @AquaSplendor 5 років тому +1

    Awesome, for some reason i was unsubscribe, i subsribe again, keep on going!

  • @IkanHiasLaut
    @IkanHiasLaut 5 років тому

    Nice tank

  • @worldholdonpodcast
    @worldholdonpodcast 5 років тому

    Hey your alternative link to the lights is bad too. Can you give me the dimensions of the lights?

  • @mckenzie390
    @mckenzie390 5 років тому

    Nice tank 🤙🏽

  • @alexs3890
    @alexs3890 5 років тому +1

    I Don't understand salt water yet. why dont you have a substrate? Love this though!

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      Alex S I just wanted my corals to grow on the bottom glass is all.

    • @alexs3890
      @alexs3890 5 років тому

      @@MightyNanoTank ok! That makes a lot of sense.

    • @L3G3NDARYK1LL3R
      @L3G3NDARYK1LL3R 5 років тому +1

      @@alexs3890 to explain deeper, corals don't grow like plants they get all nutrients out of the water nothing from substrates. So sand is only for fish and inverts in many aquariums. Others use it to prop up coral bases as well. It can also be used as a type of filter to collect detritus.

    • @alexs3890
      @alexs3890 5 років тому

      @@L3G3NDARYK1LL3R thank you

  • @juansanchez-kb4ij
    @juansanchez-kb4ij 4 роки тому

    No wave maker or head pump?

  • @henrilebovic5229
    @henrilebovic5229 3 роки тому

    What could I put in a five gallon long term?

  • @funentertainment4730
    @funentertainment4730 7 місяців тому

    For first time start whith 5 gallons is good petco told me you need $250 tank I told him I am just want to learn first whith small tank after big tank 😂😂😂

  • @CB-on8bd
    @CB-on8bd 3 роки тому

    Do u have to have power head wave maker for a 5 Gal?

  • @jamessoriano1114
    @jamessoriano1114 3 роки тому

    Can you put the cost of your corals too

  • @michaelmyers5027
    @michaelmyers5027 Рік тому

    Are you still around? Miss your vids

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  Рік тому +1

      Totally still around! But life with kiddos have taken most of my time 😅

  • @aquascapebomahdi3309
    @aquascapebomahdi3309 5 років тому

    Nice tank keep it up just need help i have gsp for few months and itdoesnt seem to spread over the rock i sticked it

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      mohammed alshamali hmmm. And lighting and flow is okay?

  • @apdroidgeek1737
    @apdroidgeek1737 4 роки тому

    My ricordea is shrinking!!! Do you know why i also have a pico reef

  • @joshuajoven1831
    @joshuajoven1831 4 роки тому

    What salt do you use

  • @ashwilson1746
    @ashwilson1746 5 років тому

    What about a glass lid to help with salinity?

  • @RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery
    @RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery 5 років тому

    Nice ending :D

  • @ronniestoneburner1887
    @ronniestoneburner1887 5 років тому

    Do you need to worry about the corals out growing the tank?

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому +1

      Ronnie Stoneburner eventually! But that would be kind of fun to have the tank densely packed

  • @isoaqua5825
    @isoaqua5825 5 років тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @marucunucuagadisan6572
    @marucunucuagadisan6572 4 роки тому

    Divine ref aquarium

  • @chriscullamar2287
    @chriscullamar2287 3 роки тому

    What website of coral available here in the Philippines? :'(

  • @AHMADSYAMIL
    @AHMADSYAMIL 5 років тому

    what is function heater in salt water

  • @califishliving1437
    @califishliving1437 5 років тому

    My 2 gallon pico tank total $90( lights , filtration ,heater and jar)

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      Cali Fishliving all about that budget 🙌🙌

  • @mattricard26
    @mattricard26 3 роки тому

    Did this tank crash

  • @ematday9292
    @ematday9292 5 років тому

    can i do this for Kessil A360WE light too??? if i want 20gallons tank? thanks

  • @abh3960
    @abh3960 5 років тому

    will the box fit my jbj i have power filter...

  • @Pagodacoralsllc
    @Pagodacoralsllc 5 років тому

    Dope🔥

  • @funentertainment4730
    @funentertainment4730 7 місяців тому

    Buy from eBay is pretty cheap 🥰🥰

  • @quietstorm561
    @quietstorm561 5 років тому

    Wat kind of blasto???

  • @cozylofinook
    @cozylofinook 5 років тому

    what filter did you use to film?

  • @colepaul1957
    @colepaul1957 5 років тому

    Anyone know what corals these are? My speakers are shot.

  • @Spook-yea
    @Spook-yea 5 років тому

    update soon?

  • @Marinetuck220
    @Marinetuck220 4 роки тому

    Where the hell did you go!!!!

  • @abh3960
    @abh3960 5 років тому

    will the box work on aquaclear 20...?

    • @MightyNanoTank
      @MightyNanoTank  5 років тому

      KEN rOSECRANS I’m not entirely sure... because the AQ20 might not pull enough water out as the water flows into the skimmer box. So the surface skimming won’t be as effective

  • @Kephers7
    @Kephers7 3 роки тому

    Where the updates?

  • @37gns37
    @37gns37 5 років тому

    Bro please post something new been waiting for some reason I got unsubscribed love your IG stuff the mini complete I wanted to win so bad I entered both but just my luck . I I love this 5 gallon you have here my granddaughter wants it so bad she ask me to check it out all the time to see if you are doing a giveaway so she can try again she wants to work with fish and coral when she gets older! Keep up the great work we love your stuff hope you do something new soon!

  • @charlieshobbies4852
    @charlieshobbies4852 9 днів тому

    bro has montipora and starts talking about low light demanding corals
    (jk i know you have it mounted high up so its fine)

  • @cruzn0216
    @cruzn0216 5 років тому

    update??

  • @bajingpogeeambe9905
    @bajingpogeeambe9905 2 роки тому

    I love too its my dreamm uhhhh