Nano a good idea?

hadena · 01/31/2010, 11:23 AM

I had a 75 gal tank for a few years but had to take it down to remodel our home. I really want to get a tank set back up but don't have the space. Is a nano tank a bad idea, I hear they are difficult. And are there set ups that include everything that small?

Fish_wiz2 · 01/31/2010, 11:26 AM

I agree with statements saying that they are more difficult than larger setups, but are they impossible? Not a chance... I would give it a shot, you never know where i can take you. Wiz

fleming3 · 01/31/2010, 11:54 AM

When I was just getting into this hobby, I started with a nano tank for precisely the same reasons. I wanted to have a tank but lived in a 1 bedroom apartment. I started with just the Nano Cube DX, but eventually upgraded to the Nano Cube HQI. For the situation I was in it was perfect. I could do small water changes, didn't need all the equipment, and was still able to get the reward of the experience. I say go for it. The all in one tanks these days are a long way from where they used to be so you can get a really slick set up in a small space.

syrinx · 01/31/2010, 12:01 PM

If you don`t need a bunch of fish- nanos are ideal. While larger tanks are more stable in water quality- conversly they also are harder to balance when things go wrong. It is simple to do a weekly water change of a couple of gallons. As long as temp and evaporation issues are addressed there should be no issues with a nano.

01/31/2010, 11:23 AM	#1
hadena Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 66	Nano a good idea? I had a 75 gal tank for a few years but had to take it down to remodel our home. I really want to get a tank set back up but don't have the space. Is a nano tank a bad idea, I hear they are difficult. And are there set ups that include everything that small?

01/31/2010, 11:26 AM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I agree with statements saying that they are more difficult than larger setups, but are they impossible? Not a chance... I would give it a shot, you never know where i can take you. Wiz __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

01/31/2010, 11:54 AM	#3
fleming3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 94	When I was just getting into this hobby, I started with a nano tank for precisely the same reasons. I wanted to have a tank but lived in a 1 bedroom apartment. I started with just the Nano Cube DX, but eventually upgraded to the Nano Cube HQI. For the situation I was in it was perfect. I could do small water changes, didn't need all the equipment, and was still able to get the reward of the experience. I say go for it. The all in one tanks these days are a long way from where they used to be so you can get a really slick set up in a small space.

01/31/2010, 12:01 PM	#4
syrinx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: champaign Posts: 3,160	If you don`t need a bunch of fish- nanos are ideal. While larger tanks are more stable in water quality- conversly they also are harder to balance when things go wrong. It is simple to do a weekly water change of a couple of gallons. As long as temp and evaporation issues are addressed there should be no issues with a nano.