Should i start a nano?????

Markenzo · 12/23/2011, 03:35 PM

Would it be a good idea to start a nano as they are not too expensive and can look amazing with jam packed corals and a few fish but ive heard they are harder to keep as the chemistry is hard to control??

ANY IDEAS?????

Agu · 12/23/2011, 06:31 PM

If it's your first tank I'd say no. Advice used to be go with at least a 55 for your first tank because it's more stable than a smaller tank. Now with advances in equipment and knowledge a 29 gallon All in One is a viable option for a first tank. Some people consider that a "nano" but I feel it's a big tank

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Also I don't like most tanks with ".....jam packed corals...." jmo.

nanito · 12/23/2011, 06:34 PM

If you are new to the hobie I would suggest to start with the biggest that you can afford. A small tank is a lot harder to keep than a large tank and you will need to be on top of everything. In a larger tank the livestock options is wider and it is easier to keep your water params but is also more expensive to keep.

nanito · 12/23/2011, 06:35 PM

And I agree with Agu about the jam packed corals.

pyroboy1der · 12/23/2011, 08:25 PM

If you are space limted then go for it but if not I'd go for a bigger tank.It's not going to cost all that much more to start up a 55 or so and you'll have much more space and that's always a good thing.

FWIW I started with a 14 biocube and apart from a small cnyo issue i've had nothing but success wth it. I've never had a larger tank so I can't say if it's in fact harder to keep a nano but in my experience as long as you keep an eye one it and do regular water changes you should be fine IMO.

12/23/2011, 03:35 PM	#1
Markenzo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 36	Should i start a nano????? Would it be a good idea to start a nano as they are not too expensive and can look amazing with jam packed corals and a few fish but ive heard they are harder to keep as the chemistry is hard to control?? ANY IDEAS?????

12/23/2011, 06:31 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	If it's your first tank I'd say no. Advice used to be go with at least a 55 for your first tank because it's more stable than a smaller tank. Now with advances in equipment and knowledge a 29 gallon All in One is a viable option for a first tank. Some people consider that a "nano" but I feel it's a big tank . Also I don't like most tanks with ".....jam packed corals...." jmo. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

12/23/2011, 06:34 PM	#3
nanito Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 211	If you are new to the hobie I would suggest to start with the biggest that you can afford. A small tank is a lot harder to keep than a large tank and you will need to be on top of everything. In a larger tank the livestock options is wider and it is easier to keep your water params but is also more expensive to keep. __________________ I just had a dream, and a 180 gal was my nano tank. Current Tank Info: 36 gal fresh water / 45 gal reef aiptasia dominated

12/23/2011, 06:35 PM	#4
nanito Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 211	And I agree with Agu about the jam packed corals. __________________ I just had a dream, and a 180 gal was my nano tank. Current Tank Info: 36 gal fresh water / 45 gal reef aiptasia dominated

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12/23/2011, 08:25 PM	#5
pyroboy1der Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 97	If you are space limted then go for it but if not I'd go for a bigger tank.It's not going to cost all that much more to start up a 55 or so and you'll have much more space and that's always a good thing. FWIW I started with a 14 biocube and apart from a small cnyo issue i've had nothing but success wth it. I've never had a larger tank so I can't say if it's in fact harder to keep a nano but in my experience as long as you keep an eye one it and do regular water changes you should be fine IMO.