Zoa Nano Garden, Equipment/Tank Advice?

[Hentz]

Looking to start up a nano zoa-dominated tank. Wondering if I should just use a small 5 gallon tank and my 20ish gallon sump or if I should just go with an AIO like an IM Fusion 10 or something of that nature. What are your opinions and suggestions?


Equipment I have and will possibly use so far;
- 20ish Gallon Sump
- Kessil 150 Ocean Blue
- Small Pump for an upgrade

 

[CodyRVA]

Depends on how many zoas/palys you want IMO. You'd be surprised how fast a 5 gallon tank will fill up. Once you start collecting them you'll likely want more and more to expand your collection. I just picked up a IM Nuvo Black 20G from Marine Depot, they're going for $105, they're not drilled, but can be. The AIO options from IM are great as well.

 

[Hentz]

Depends on how many zoas/palys you want IMO. You'd be surprised how fast a 5 gallon tank will fill up. Once you start collecting them you'll likely want more and more to expand your collection. I just picked up a IM Nuvo Black 20G from Marine Depot, they're going for $105, they're not drilled, but can be. The AIO options from IM are great as well.

Well only reason I'd be going small is because it would be a desk nano. They do fill up quick, I agree. Though I'm already running a 56 Gallon SPS tank as my main. This would be just a fun little project.