Nano and Pico Tank Sizes

soggytees · May 11, 2015

So where are we at on this?

:boink: :whistle:

joshbbert · Jun 12, 2015

I think a pico is 5 and under and nanos are anything 30 and under. To me a "pico" reef implies ridiculously small and a "nano" is just a small tank I dont think a 40b qualifys as I see plenty of folks with yellow tangs and other larger fish in 40's and even 30's and that just doesnt seem very "nano", at that point you have a full on tank. Stocking anything 5g and under is challenging. Anything over 5 and you have alot more options for fish and inverts. If you can keep tangs triggers anthias ect ect you probably dont have a nano. If you find your list of fish being about 2 or 3 long you probably have a pico. Just my .02

brandon429 · Jun 18, 2015

you know whats funny, ive always wanted to deem pico reefs as any tank a reasonable person could pick up while running full to move, if needed. I like that designation because i think a 5 g is too big to be a pico, and its certainly not easy to move full but my pico reef ive literally driven it across town full before lol holding w just one hand resting on my armrest:

Nano sapiens · Aug 11, 2015

brandon429 said:
you know whats funny, ive always wanted to deem pico reefs as any tank a reasonable person could pick up while running full to move, if needed. I like that designation because i think a 5 g is too big to be a pico, and its certainly not easy to move full but my pico reef ive literally driven it across town full before lol holding w just one hand resting on my armrest:

That made me smile

squillaempusa · Sep 16, 2015

OTE="Slm222, post: 1809798, member: 37142"]A 40 breeder actually has more than 40 gallons though. I would agree with 30g or less.[/QUOTE]
Rra

Really? Never heard that. How many gallons does it actually hold?

Michael Stephenson · Mar 16, 2016

What about a nuvo 40 it only has about 31 of tank space rest is built in filtration

SR52012 · Mar 13, 2017

sorry please delete this reply...

A+Aquatics · Jun 29, 2017

brandon429 said:
you know whats funny, ive always wanted to deem pico reefs as any tank a reasonable person could pick up while running full to move, if needed. I like that designation because i think a 5 g is too big to be a pico, and its certainly not easy to move full but my pico reef ive literally driven it across town full before lol holding w just one hand resting on my armrest:

This brought me nothing, but complete joy!
You've renewed the interest for the vase system.

brandon429 · Jun 29, 2017

I want so badly to fly that around my neighborhood with a drone for no particularly good reason other than to have the first drone transported marine aquarium. my hex can lift six of those.

A+Aquatics · Oct 7, 2017

brandon429 said:
I want so badly to fly that around my neighborhood with a drone for no particularly good reason other than to have the first drone transported marine aquarium. my hex can lift six of those.

This made me LOL! I like the idea and would totally lose it if I saw a drone flying around with a pico display ;Woot;Smuggrin

brandon429 · Oct 7, 2017

shameless plug but relevant
not a hex lol but a micro traveler and micro planted display.

Gerald Garcia · Dec 31, 2017

alberthiel said:
There are quite a few people who keep 40 Breeders now as Nano's so maybe you should include those as well ... just my thoughts ..

No.

fish farmer · Apr 6, 2018

I have a 29 in a wall and don't consider it a nano.

mila sheehan · Oct 31, 2018

90L is considered nano these days.

Reefer Charlie · Jun 2, 2019

i love the nuvo 20 tank and i thinkk they are a great all in one begginer thank and a low cost.

T_O_P_L_E_S_S · Jul 12, 2019

I've always considered .5-9 pico, 10-30 a nano, 31-55 small reef, 56-99med, 100+ large
Classification is really just good as a description and not a hard rule.

T_O_P_L_E_S_S · Jan 11, 2020

It’s 2020, my reef is now non-binary and fluid

rjmurd · Mar 9, 2020

Restarting my AIO, 2.5 Pico shroom tank.

NeonRabbit221B · Mar 9, 2020

You are not aware that a standard 40B only holds 36 gallons. No source but I remember hearing this a while ago. Pico is under 5 and nano is under 30. Its always been my understanding.