Considering a Nano tank.

[Jmcdaniel0]

I have been seriously thinking about creating me a nano tank.

I really love the style of this one

http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-12-Gal...s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1424367314&sr=1-31

But I just do not see how I would pull it off. any ideas? I have never tried a nano before, I have had 300 gallon tank all the way down to my 90 I have now. All of them were drilled with sumps. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Chriscrna]

I wouldn't get the fluval edge. I had one and didn't like it. The small opening in the top made it difficult to work in the tank.

Have you considered something like a biocube or a JBJ rimlesss nano? That way you can retain sump features in a smaller tank. Just a thought.

 

[Chriscrna]

Here's my JBJ 20 gallon rimless frag tank. I love it.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

that looks awesome. What light are you using? HOB Skimmer?

 

[Rob.D]

I have a DB 7.5 cube, it's lit by a reefradiance nano60 led and I use a bio wheel filter (minus wheel) with GFO, carbon, and filter floss for filtration.

 

[Chriscrna]

that looks awesome. What light are you using? HOB Skimmer?

Here's a link with all my frag tank info:

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182906



It has a built in overflow on the back with 3 chambers. I put a small skimmer in the middle chamber. Here's a couple pics with the back cover off:

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

Ok so, forget the Nano, Chris has me wanting a frag tank now.

I found this little guy that I think would meet most of my needs.

All in One Frag Acrylic Frag Tank Aquarium | eBay


Now, I need your help to find the equipment I would need at the lowest cost. I have a few pumps, extra heaters etc etc laying around. So what would i need to get this set up and running.

 

[CoryC]

Those ones on eBay are tiiiiiiny bro. Like a couple gallons max. More for frag swaps i think. Nanos are great, but i think anything that small may be pushing the threshold 10-20 gallons IMO is reasonable for a nano.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

Yea, kinda figured as much. I was really thinking about using this as a small frag tank. Mainly for Zoas and LPS.

Im also looking at this one.

24x24x8 All in One Frag Tank | eBay

oh yea, cory we still gotta meet up .... looks like the weather is going to start clearing up next week.