Which All-in-one Tank?

Fretfreak13 · 09/10/2011, 11:02 AM

Probably a common question that college kid reef-addicts ask when they're going to go off on their own. I need a tank to bring with me when I go next August, is I'll probably need to start saving up for it now. I'd like something compact and basically ready to go. A solana was my idea, but most colleges don't accept tanks over twenty gallons, nor will I have room for something that big. I really don't want a biocube (they bore me...), and pico is just too small. I've had three gallon tanks before, they don't do well for me.

Are there any other tanks you can think of like that that you could suggest? Also, if it happens that I might have to build my own, I have a little ten gallon ready to go. If I got a black acyrilic panel to hide the rest, how would you suggest putting panels in the back like in the solana? What kind of return pump?

Oh, probably not planning on having anything but a little clown goby, or perhaps a royal gramma in there. I like coral and inverts more than fish anyways.

Please help. =)

NYCBOB · 09/10/2011, 11:12 AM

how about one of the 10 or 14 gallon nano?

Fretfreak13 · 09/10/2011, 11:20 AM

What brand? The biocubes? Not a big fan of those...don't like their lighting, and most of them that I've seen all set up I'm just not a fan of. Don't know why, they just rub me the wrong way..lol

Cloudburst2000 · 09/10/2011, 12:29 PM

Look up the Innovative Nuvo aquariums. They just came out in August. They are actually designed by the people who designed the JBJ Nanocube. I think they left to start their own company. They are definitely more sleek than a nanocube or biocube. If you aren't a fan of the biocube look then you probably won't like the nanpcube look either as they look very much alike. The Nuvo aquariums are just really snazzy-looking. I got the 16g version (hasn't been delivered yet). The other two small versions are an 8g and a 4g. They also have something a couple over 30g but that would be too large for a dorm room.

Also, look up the Cadlights Mini aquariums. I considered buying one of these too but decided on the Nuvo.

StevenSinger · 09/21/2011, 08:09 PM

Look at the Finnex M-Tank 20Gallons prob a good look for you.

09/10/2011, 11:02 AM	#1
Fretfreak13 I am not a boy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,114	Which All-in-one Tank? Probably a common question that college kid reef-addicts ask when they're going to go off on their own. I need a tank to bring with me when I go next August, is I'll probably need to start saving up for it now. I'd like something compact and basically ready to go. A solana was my idea, but most colleges don't accept tanks over twenty gallons, nor will I have room for something that big. I really don't want a biocube (they bore me...), and pico is just too small. I've had three gallon tanks before, they don't do well for me. Are there any other tanks you can think of like that that you could suggest? Also, if it happens that I might have to build my own, I have a little ten gallon ready to go. If I got a black acyrilic panel to hide the rest, how would you suggest putting panels in the back like in the solana? What kind of return pump? Oh, probably not planning on having anything but a little clown goby, or perhaps a royal gramma in there. I like coral and inverts more than fish anyways. Please help. =) __________________ ~Kali Just keep swimmin'

09/10/2011, 11:20 AM	#3
Fretfreak13 I am not a boy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,114	What brand? The biocubes? Not a big fan of those...don't like their lighting, and most of them that I've seen all set up I'm just not a fan of. Don't know why, they just rub me the wrong way..lol __________________ ~Kali Just keep swimmin'

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Help plan a 300 gallon scorpion tank ( no lion fish allowed )	smellzlikefish	Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks	2	06/21/2011 04:50 PM
Still in the market for a large tank	215reefone	Delaware Valley Reef Club (DVRC)	1	02/01/2010 06:39 AM
A new 60 gallon tank	opacheso	New to the Hobby	5	01/07/2010 04:43 PM
Looking to Purchase Tank/Set Up	215reefone	Delaware Valley Reef Club (DVRC)	2	12/27/2009 11:33 AM

09/10/2011, 11:12 AM	#2
NYCBOB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 1,768	how about one of the 10 or 14 gallon nano?

09/10/2011, 12:29 PM	#4
Cloudburst2000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,485	Look up the Innovative Nuvo aquariums. They just came out in August. They are actually designed by the people who designed the JBJ Nanocube. I think they left to start their own company. They are definitely more sleek than a nanocube or biocube. If you aren't a fan of the biocube look then you probably won't like the nanpcube look either as they look very much alike. The Nuvo aquariums are just really snazzy-looking. I got the 16g version (hasn't been delivered yet). The other two small versions are an 8g and a 4g. They also have something a couple over 30g but that would be too large for a dorm room. Also, look up the Cadlights Mini aquariums. I considered buying one of these too but decided on the Nuvo.

09/21/2011, 08:09 PM	#5
StevenSinger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 60	Look at the Finnex M-Tank 20Gallons prob a good look for you.