I've only had my NanoCube24 set up since June. I wish it was made with lid in the back as well as a front. If they did this it would be easy to leave the lid open and add some macro to one of the compartments with a light so it could function as a fuge. I also don't like how the whole hood opens up. It goes past 90* (probably necessary) and then the lid opens up and hits the wall behind the tank. I've learned to watch for this but it is a design flaw IMO.
Texasfootball21, in all honesty to not side with a particular manufactur it honestly is dependant on what type of Aquarium you are intending on constructing and the specimens that you intend on keeping. You have to consider factors such as total water volumn, lighting requirements of Coral specimens should you be constructing a Reef Aquarium, Filtration efficiency and other categories that I won't bore you with. I personally choose the JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI since it allowed me to add some extra equipment with ease and contained a self contained Metal HalideHQI Lighting System with Moonlights since I'm determined to push the envelope and maintain SPS Coral specimens which I am currently having much success with.
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I was really impressed with finnex-web at MACNA. This tank comes with a skimmer and lighted fuge. While many of the tanks were looking pretty cloudy by Sunday this one still looked crystal clear.
CarmineJo,
Im a new to the hobby, and have been shopping around for the nano tanks, but saw your post here about this Finnex that has all the stuff people are adding to the nanos, built already in the tank, do you think these are "too much" tank for a beginner?
I love that its all built in, think they are a better buy than the JBJ Nano and Aquapods?
I can't tell the difference in the two $500+ models here: Aquarium Specialty
On the contrary, I think that many beginners set themselves up for failure by not starting our with the things that can help them succeed. A nano tank is inherently more unstable than a bigger tank and things like skimmers and fuges add stability. The $599 tank has a 250 watt MH and the $549 one has a 150 watter.
I have not seen a Solana in person so I can't really comment on them. However, I have heard that many people elect to not use the stock ATO because it it too small. I would think with the open top you would evaporate at least a liter or two a day, especially if you were using MH. Going back to my stability comment I think that an ATO is a good addition whether is is built in or added on. (And adding one on is no more difficult than a bucket beside your tank.)
I've been doing some more reading and research and I'm leaning towards, now, bigger tanks to start with, mainly because of the advice from people like you and my LFS, about the bigger tanks, more water, more stability, and my choice of fish I want to put in my tank.
So you'll be glad to hear, I'm leaning towards sizes like 70, 75, 90 gallons.
I think this is a great idea! I really recommend you start with a drilled tank. A sump (besides addign water volume) is a great place to stash all the stuff you need but don't want to see!
I don't think there is any such thing as the perfect tank. I love my 54 corner because it is very dramatic looking but the shape limits the types of fish you can have.
Yeah, I'm looking at regular rectangle shapes, just because I think I want some fish that swim a lot, and you are right, a corner would not be good for me...and those types of fish I like.
Has anyone had any experience with the Finnex tanks? I want to get one but I am concerned about heat issues.
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I am new to this site and got to say the information posted is excellent. I have a JBJ 12 gallon Nano and really enjoy the tank. I had no idea what I was getting into when I went to get a fishtank and came out with a science experiment. I had no idea what to do correctly or what questions to ask at the LFS to get the required information.
After a lot of of persistence and unfortunately killing off just about everything here is my tank. Any feedback or recommendations would be appreciated. The large devils hand in the front has been moved to the Red Sea Max we have.
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I love my 54 corner because it is very dramatic looking but the shape limits the types of fish you can have.
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