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I was wondering what kind of tank and gear I should get. Want to get a nano. Trying to stay under 700
Please stay away from a biocube. It's just a package of worthless parts you'll end up replacing. I take that back, the glass works.
My bc14 was my first go. Everything actually did pretty good until I started changing stuff.Not true... my biocube 29g has been incredible. Stock return pump, stock media filters, stock skimmer, stock lights.
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IM Nuvo 20 or 25 lagoon AIO tanks. The only necessity you need to buy extra are lights, powerhead and skimmer.
The tank cost about 200-250, then skimmer around 150, for lights, best bang for the buck (IMO) is AI Prime HD, full spectrum with WiFi controllability, cost 220. Stand is optional since they're AIO (all in one tank), you can just put the tank on top of your counter or bookshelf
Read the thread that KJ linked couple times to make sure you understand before you commit in this hobby. You need dedication, commitment and most importantly, patience.
Here's a 25 lagoon I had.
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Exactly why I recommend the Nuvo tanks. Nice tank btw
IM Nuvo 20 or 25 lagoon AIO tanks. The only necessity you need to buy extra are lights, powerhead and skimmer.
The tank cost about 200-250, then skimmer around 150, for lights, best bang for the buck (IMO) is AI Prime HD, full spectrum with WiFi controllability, cost 220. Stand is optional since they're AIO (all in one tank), you can just put the tank on top of your counter or bookshelf
Read the thread that KJ linked couple times to make sure you understand before you commit in this hobby. You need dedication, commitment and most importantly, patience.
Here's a 25 lagoon I had.
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Nice!!!!IM Nuvo 20 or 25 lagoon AIO tanks. The only necessity you need to buy extra are lights, powerhead and skimmer.
The tank cost about 200-250, then skimmer around 150, for lights, best bang for the buck (IMO) is AI Prime HD, full spectrum with WiFi controllability, cost 220. Stand is optional since they're AIO (all in one tank), you can just put the tank on top of your counter or bookshelf
Read the thread that KJ linked couple times to make sure you understand before you commit in this hobby. You need dedication, commitment and most importantly, patience.
Here's a 25 lagoon I had.
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don't DO IT!! $700 budget now ..... $1,000 's of dollars later , this hobby is addicting!!!! Just kidding .... enjoy . Welcome to the hobby !!!!
What do you want to keep? Best to decide if there is a must have fish or coral that you can design the system around before getting something you will be disappointed in because you can't keep "x"

