Wanting to start first nano

[AtlantaMFR]

I've had larger tanks in the past and just bought a used reefer 350. I decided the 350 was more than I wanted to do and am now looking for a nano. What would you consider the sweet spot for nano size? Space isn't an issue. I'd just love to hear some feedback. Thanks! -matt

 

[FishRfriends]

I'm currently running a 12G Tenecor AIO & a BioCube 29G. Personally I wish I had maybe a 45G cube? All in one of course. I haven't had the chance to fully stock my Biocube yet but it does offer alot of room for future coral and room for fish to swim. Hopefully this gives you an idea or reference as to how big or small you'd like to go. Either way you go you can get it done.

 

[FishRfriends]

Here's the 12G under daylights

 

[AtlantaMFR]

I have definitely been considering a 45. I had a 40 that loved!

 

[FishRfriends]

I have definitely been considering a 45. I had a 40 that loved!View attachment 55762

That's beautiful! I had a 40G breeder at one point and I gotta say it was probably my favorite layout if only it was an all in one. Maybe I will plan it as my next project

 

[AtlantaMFR]

Thank you! Yeah, it was very manageable

 

[jcook54]

I'm a big fan of the 20g IM All-In-One tanks. I started one about a year ago and it's just now starting to hit it's stride and I've added some anemone's. It's still on the ungly side due to a flucozanole treatment that I did but I think it's a great size system. You can usually score a used one for a good price. This is my first all-in-one and I'm really liking it.

 

[AtlantaMFR]

I'll keep an eye for an all in one, this sounds tempting, thanks for the heads up!

 

[Alanm60]

I've had larger tanks in the past and just bought a used reefer 350. I decided the 350 was more than I wanted to do and am now looking for a nano. What would you consider the sweet spot for nano size? Space isn't an issue. I'd just love to hear some feedback. Thanks! -matt

 

[Alanm60]

Biocube 32. My first reef tank. Just over 2 yrs now and very few issues. Did upgrade lights return pump and media basket

 

[dball711]

That's beautiful! I had a 40G breeder at one point and I gotta say it was probably my favorite layout if only it was an all in one. Maybe I will plan it as my next project

You can make any tank an AIO, its not that hard at all. Take a look at these threads...

https://atlantareefclub.org/boards/...-key-west-biotype-build.1186600/#post-1311051

https://atlantareefclub.org/boards/index.php?threads/new-65g-tank-build.1180688/

https://atlantareefclub.org/boards/index.php?threads/2-5g-pico.1176433/#post-1240464

@jcook54 might be an idea for a meeting topic, how to build an AIO. I'm happy to share my design and we could build a few at the meeting to give away...just a thought. I have a good 35 year old story about how I came up with the design back in 1987.

 

[FishRfriends]

You can make any tank an AIO, its not that hard at all. Take a look at these threads...

https://atlantareefclub.org/boards/...-key-west-biotype-build.1186600/#post-1311051

https://atlantareefclub.org/boards/index.php?threads/new-65g-tank-build.1180688/

https://atlantareefclub.org/boards/index.php?threads/2-5g-pico.1176433/#post-1240464

@jcook54 might be an idea for a meeting topic, how to build an AIO. I'm happy to share my design and we could build a few at the meeting to give away...just a thought. I have a good 35 year old story about how I came up with the design back in 1987.

Thanks Dball!! I can't wait to dive into those threads haha. I figured as much just long as you didn't make back wall too small or too big but I'm also sure that there's alot of planning that goes into this haha.

 

[FishRfriends]

I might take on a 40G breeder peninsula style AIO soon

 

[Nanolover]

I'd say between 10-20ish gallon for it to consider to be a good nano-size tank