Desktop Aquarium

RO water and tap would be perfect. Mixed to 2 to get desired results or just re-constitute to RO water. Put the test kit in your car tonight, that's what I do because I will always forget to bring something usual with me as I am rushing out the door. :)
 
I went ahead with the build, and have had it set up in the office for a few weeks now.

Peeling guide tape:
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Curing:
build1.jpg

Moved in, Planted, and filled:
in the office2.jpg


Close up on plants:
plants.jpg

Swapped the light this week for something adjustable:
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build 2.jpg build1.jpg in the office2.jpg plants.jpg new light.jpg
 
Looks great :)

What sort of light bulb are you using?

And any links for that fixture? It looks like something I could use several of. :)
 
Thanks!

It's FAS from Ikea. I've had this a while and IIRC I added an extra bit of metal to it a few years ago.. but the stock lamp looks like it would work.

The buld is a 14w 6500k CFL from Walmart (I think?)
 
Awesome, thanks again.

looks like it might be a little narrow for the lights I was thinking about using over a SW reef, but I'll have to measure.
 
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