best nano size?

kevin21 · #1 03/25/2006, 11:46 PM

hey,

i sold my 75g reef and still have my 55g reef.

i would like to start up a nano, in place of the 75g.

what would you say the best size nano would be saying that i wanted three fish(small of course)?

or, whats the coolest nano size?

nc2tarheels · #2 03/25/2006, 11:48 PM

at least a 12g if you want three fish. If you want more, go to a 24g. JMO

d_icemand · #3 03/25/2006, 11:51 PM

24 all the way.---it has a clean look.

Cutiewitbooty · #4 03/26/2006, 04:00 PM

you don't have to go with a nanocube, you have to mod them anyways. You could always just pick u a 20gal or 29gal and that would be awesome. I really like the dementions of my tank, it's 24" long (same as a 20H) but it's 20" tall which makes it seem alot bigger than it is and give you a little more room to work with. I currently have a candy hogfish, sixline, maroon clown and blue damsel in my tank. Here is a pic of mine, still have to add more corals and stuff but you can see the size.

kevin21 · #5 03/26/2006, 05:06 PM

nice tank amber.

yea i was thinking a 20H would be cool. but it would cost alot of money to buy lights for it, since i want to keep sps and clams.

any suggestions

Cutiewitbooty · #6 03/26/2006, 05:40 PM

The 25 gal has the same footprint (they are both 24") as the 20H so it would cost the same, so why not go with 5 more gallons? Lights arn't that bad, my lights were pretty expensive, but if you go with a sunpod of the coralife HOB light it wont cost as much.

Here is the light i have
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=ES53502

here are some cheaper options and your could keep SPS and clams

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ed.asp?CartId=

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=CU01061

kevin21 · #7 03/26/2006, 06:17 PM

thats true about the 5 more gallons...i think i might buy another tek light...how long is the 25g?

thanks

Mikeeal · #8 03/26/2006, 06:20 PM

24"

This is definitely one of the cooler nano's:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=779485

I think any of the custom cubes are super cool.

Cutiewitbooty · #9 03/26/2006, 06:40 PM

yup 24" the same as a 20H

kevin21 · #10 03/26/2006, 06:54 PM

thanks,

does anyone know what kind of lighting i would need in a standard 5g, so that i could keep any sps nd softies?

Fishfreak218 · #11 03/26/2006, 06:55 PM

30g. Oceanic Cube..
it CANT be beat

unless it is a custom tank

kevin21 · #12 03/26/2006, 07:01 PM

cant afford that. highschool student here...my 55 reef is costing me enough!

is there a site where i can get a custom tank...i was thinking a 10g cube would be awesome!
anybody know?

Fishfreak218 · #13 03/26/2006, 08:21 PM

if you cant afford an Oceanic Cube.. i doubt you can afford a Custom tank.... i am a middle schooler....

Newreeflady · #14 03/26/2006, 08:27 PM

Go with a cube. I love the depth. I just go the 12g cube. It is cute, but I think if I were buying new instead of used I might go with something larger. However, the larger the tank, the more costly it is to fill... honestly, i'm probably better off with this one

I'm drifting, though. I think the size depends on you and what you like. Personally, though, I really like the cubes more than the standard aga tanks.

jmo,
-A

kevin21 · #15 03/26/2006, 09:15 PM

i would like a cube...but you need to build it custom. the smallest oceanic cube is 30g. i wish i could get it but its about $400. and theres no way ill spend that.

any idea of where to get a cube?

Newreeflady · #16 03/26/2006, 09:34 PM

Nope. But, I think that Drs. Foster & Smith are running a special for like $89 for a 12g nanocube (not dx) and you could toss a 70w pendant on that (that's my plan.) Or, I think the 12g dx tank is like $169 new. Have no idea on the larger ones, but maybe the 24g might work for you.

Good luck,
-A

kabal2 · #17 03/26/2006, 10:12 PM

go with a 29, i like the lengh alot, and if you go sps you can get a MH and in the sides have some low light corals

Fishfreak218 · #18 03/26/2006, 10:50 PM

at PetsMart i think the 30g. Oceanic cube is $99 .... or just dont get the stand...

kevin21 · #19 03/26/2006, 10:59 PM

could you give me a link on that...i cant find it on there site. and you mean the tank alone is 100?
thats a little steep.

thanks

flameangel88 · #20 03/27/2006, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kevin21
could you give me a link on that...i cant find it on there site. and you mean the tank alone is 100?
thats a little steep.

thanks

I saw this in Petsmart last weekend in Princeton, NJ for $199 with the stand. Looks like a very solid tank but already purchased the Aquapod 24 with stand.

djrecklessk · #21 03/27/2006, 03:08 AM

If you are on budget then I would definately wait to setup a nano. I seriously thought I could get away with a low budget setup on a new standard 20 glass tank, but found myself spending $500 so far. This didn't even include the live stock that I want to purchase in it. I would definately wait if I were you. Even though it might seem like a small project it will cost you BIG!!!!

Mikeeal · #22 03/27/2006, 04:00 AM

It's a little pricey, but this one is way cool.

http://www.innovativelights.com/tru-nano.html

Someone on here is doing a build thread with one of these, it's real nice.

But if your on a serious budget, I say build one. The glass can be had from any glass shop for around 30-40 bucks, and a tube of silicone from your favorite hardware store. BAM, instant budget cube.

steelhealr · #23 03/27/2006, 07:48 AM

Simple...if, by definition, you want to stay nano, go with the largest water volume that will fit. I'd stay 24-30G's ...the solution to pollution is dilution. SH