Imagitarium 6.8 as a nano reef tank?

[Pico Perfect]

I'm curious about reefers experiences with the imagitarium 6.8 gallon all in one.

I'm looking for a small nano tank for my office and the size works for me. Tank would be inverts and soft corals only - mostly zoas due to variety and colors.

I'm wondering specifically if the standard light that comes with it is strong enough to support coral growth, or would a lighting upgrade be required? That's actually the question I have with a lot of the smallish 3- 8 gallon AIOs.

your input is appreciated.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I’d recommend this over that and it comes with everything you’d need but fish, water, and coral at a great price. I’m not fond of Imagitarium even with freshwater.

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[Pico Perfect]

Thanks for the input. I will check that out.

Someone else messaged me and suggested the lifegard 7 full view tank. Anyone know if the light on that is strong enough for corals?

 

[anthonygf]

This is some what off topic but I have a 75g fresh water cichlid tank. I had a breeding pair of Severums and one day the female attacked the male pretty bad. Well it looked like he got ich a few days later. While I was at Petco to get fresh water supplies I picked up a bottle of Imagitarium parasite remedy.

It says completely safe for fish, is all natural. I know it is not a medication, it says to help relieve symtoms of parasites and may help to eliminate them. Well I tried this before going to a strong chemical medication. I used a little less than it says to start. Well the next day most of my prized plecos are dead, I have one left. I even had a breeding pair with babies all dead.

I contacted Petco and they won't respond. I even looked at the reviews and Q&A's, one person wrote and asked if it is safe for plecos among other fish. Petco responded with YES safe for plecos and fish. I would like to see them remove this dangerous concoction or at least put a warning label on it stating Not Safe for Plecos. I had over $300 in beatiful plecos and the only to survive was one of my favorite, a Snowball pleco. Also killed a few other fish.

I just want to spread the word so no one else makes this mistake. If Petco does not respond to me I will continue to spread the word and never do business with them again, and hope I can convince others. Thanks for reading this.