Tank Suggestion. I need YOUR help!

[raccioppi83]

Hi all!

I am moving into an apartment on Friday and I am going to have to get a smaller tank to suit the apartment lifestyle. I have decided on an AIO system, but now I am struggling to figure out which one I want! I am on the 2nd floor so I am keeping in mind that it is important to keep the tank size on the smaller size. I also need to make sure the tank fits in my living space!

I'm torn between drop off tanks, lagoons, and peninsula tanks.

So I've got a few tanks on my possibility list:
- IM 20G Drop-off tank (I REALLY wish I could find a little bit larger AIO drop off, it would be perfect)
- IM 25G Lagoon
- Biocube 32
- Fiji cube 38 peninsula

Can you guys think of any other tanks that would make for good apartment living? Which would you suggest to be the best choice and why?

KEEP IN MIND, I HAVE A HYDRA 52 AND IT WOULD BENEFIT TO NOT HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER LIGHT.

I am not sure as to which coral I am looking to keep yet, LPS/SPS.

Looking forward to hearing some suggestions and to getting this build going!

 

[CMMorgan]

Big fan of the Innovative Marine Lagoon - that is a beautiful tank.
Overall though, you may need to let the space dictate the tank. You should also make sure that the apartment is cool with you having a tank. You do not want to drop all of the cash only to have the maintenance man rat you out when he is changing the air filter.
Best of luck and enjoy the move!! After move pizza is the best!!

 

[raccioppi83]

I forgot to mention that I've gotten the OK from the company to have a tank!

 

[Cheeze]

I just bought the Fiji 38 after internally debating between that or the Red Sea E170.
The Red Sea is bee-yoo-ti-ful and only lost because the Fiji has a better footprint for my apartment (and not to lie, was less pricey)

 

[nereefpat]

Standard 40 breeder

 

[raccioppi83]

After getting all of my furniture into my apartment.. I'm going with the IM 30L.

Now I just need to figure out lighting... Will 1 hydra 52 be sufficient for the tank?

 

[Eb1air]

Been running hydras for long time more than enough horsepower for you

 

[raccioppi83]

I was talking in terms of coverage mainly. The tank is 36x15x13

 

[Cheeze]

I'm shopping around for the right lights for my new tank as well. Mine is about 33" long, 15" wide and 15" deep, and responses to all my questions seems either 2 Ai 16s or one Ai 32 is sufficient, so a Hydra 52 for your 36" should be good!

 

[raccioppi83]

I'm shopping around for the right lights for my new tank as well. Mine is about 33" long, 15" wide and 15" deep, and responses to all my questions seems either 2 Ai 16s or one Ai 32 is sufficient, so a Hydra 52 for your 36" should be good!

I think it will work too, thanks!