Help with Tank Selection

[BiG_KiD]

Hello everyone this is my first post in the nano forum. I have just recently thought about doing a nano. My 55 developed a leaky seal on the bottom and I lost a majority of my livestock. I managed to save 3 RBTA's, and some assorted shrooms and polyps. I am going to be moving in december so I don't wanna invest in a new larger tank for now.. That will come soon enough thinking about a 90 Bow.. Anyway I was curious was is the best nano setup to buy. I know that this is a loaded question so I expect loaded answers.. I have around 3 years expierence in the salt hobby. I am looking for something with great flow and great lighting. Is there somewhere that I can get a turnkey nano or will I have to piece it together I would really like to avoid having to buy a kit then upgrade lighting and pump for greater flow. Thanks.. Oh I would like to keep my Bta's, shroom, polyps, and would love to get into some SPS if possible THanks..

[Sugar Magnolia]

Nanocustoms seems to be the leader of the pack when it comes to fully loaded nano systems for people who don't want to DIY their own. http://www.nanocustoms.com/catalog/

[jasper24]

FWIW I would go with a 30G Cube, 250W MH Lighting, and a nice skimmer. You clould keep just about whatever you wanted in there. The pre-built packages are many times over priced.

[aural]

i agree on the 30g cube. awesome tank (and it wouldnt be to much of a bear to move.) - i'd love to have one in my house someday.

[Sugar Magnolia]

I wouldn't want to move my 30 cube. No way. Give me a 15 gallon or less tank and I'll move it no problem.

Those package deals are overpriced, but if you aren't a DIY kind of person, then it's the way to go.

[BiG_KiD]

Who makes the thirty gallon cubes... and what are the dimensions I have a remora pro with a mag drive pump on it i think it flows around 350 gph?.. Not sure anyway where would I be able to find one of these tanks and what is the best price on hallides that would be good for this tank..Prob a 250?.. But what about suplemental atinic lighting?.. I really want the deep blue color on my nano.. THanks..

[aural]

Oceanic makes the 30g cubes... 20.5 x 18.5 x 21.5 are the dimensions (i believe).

IMO the best lighting solution would be a 20k 250w HM. the 20k spectrum gives you all the blue hue you desire.. i think they look incredible.

[BiG_KiD]

so i walked into petco today of all places.. 50 gallon cube with the metals collection stand for 300 buks any thoughts on this price from someone is this a good deal and will the 250 hallide be enough for it?.. THanks.

[Herbert T. Kornfeld]

250 alone enough for a 50....thats a little on the low side, assuming the 50 is about 24" cube. A single 400 might be in order with a good lumenarc reflector. ITs a good deal if you want to pay for the looks, othewise a regular 50B should only cost you $200, tank and stand.

[BiG_KiD]

Where can I get said lumenarc reflector?.. THanks again..