starting a nano tank

[2020 Worst Year]

Hey so decided to start a nano tank and would like to ask your opinions on what one

Nuvo lagoon 25 vs red sea nano 75l

So from what i have gathered from looking at them is where the nuvo lagoon may seem cheaper in a all out purchase it will probs be more expensive in the long run as red sea reefer seems to come with a lot more stuff.

what opinions do you guys have on this and what one would you go with ?

 

[NS Mike D]

I don't have either one, and it's a long shot for anyone to have both to be able to compare with first hand experience. But from the specs, I can help get this conversation started.

The major differences:

Nuvo is an AIO in that the sump is behind the tank
Red Sea is has a traditional under the tank sump (and this out of sight)


Dimensions:

Nuvo 23.6" L x 19.68" W x 11.8" H
Red sea. L18' x W18' x H18'

These are more about personal tastes than functionality. The Nuvo is a lagoon style (lower and wide) whereas the Red Sea is a Cube.



Red Sea comes with the stand/cabinet, Nuvo does not


Nuvo comes with a pump, red sea doesn't


Neither comes with lights nor a skimmer. Both sumps have place for a skimmer.



Water changes can be sufficient for a nano tank. I had a nano skimmer thread here, there was no consensus as both skimmer and skimmerless worked.



Fwiw, I have a cheap 29g petco aqueaon tank & Cabinet with a 5g CPR HOB Fuge and a DIY 10g under the tank sump. It's lit with RapidLED Coronas. So that is my point of reference