History

• Set up in 2000 as a "nanoaquarium" experiment, although this size is not really that "nano".
• It first had a plenum made by glueing feet (U-pvc tube or the like) to a plastic plate with holes to raise this 1cm or so above the base. This had a layer of coarse filter wool over it to stop the sand and broken coral dropping through or getting round the edges.
• When changing size I used undergravel filter plates from Eheim instead. Just no outlet!
• The first system used small broken coral pieces, covered by fine coral sand. The next timeI just used coral sand, since more recent ideas suggest the 2 layers are unnecessary.
•  Lighting: 1x 14W 10000K tube. I tried 2 tubes with in- hood  controller, but it just got too hot- the water was soon up to and over 30°C. Using an external controller and 2 14W tubes gave a better light.
  
•  Heating: None- but the tankwas in a centrally heated apartment.
• Active filtration: None- A small Eheim filter, with or without foam cartridge, was better than a recirculating pump,  since it allowed a better, wider surface flow.
• Later I added a small external hang-on box filter from Eheim, the smallest Sander skimmer fit just nicely in it.

• Nov. 2010 changed to 96L aquarium- using Eheim filter plates, coarse coral and fine coral sand on top.
• Tunze Comline filter added (mainly for surface cleansing). Low wattage heater added.
  
• WOHA cover with 2 x 24W T5.