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11/20/2017, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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Top recommendations for Nano tank
I have been out of the hobby for almost 2 years (had 75g reef). With things at home not as crazy (daughter is getting older) i am plotting my return.
With space restraints i will likely look to a nano size tank (~30 gal). Ideally i would like a display of 30g with a 20g sump, but i have seen kind of an all in one tank with space in the back for a small amount of equipment and included lighting (ex biocube). In one hand i like the idea of the all in one system, but i feel that restricted water volume and equipment space (skimmer heater etc) is a major draw back. Tell me your pros and cons for these self contained systems -- should i consider or it is just a bad idea for a newbie to the nano world. |
11/20/2017, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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I currently have a Innovative Marine 30L which is an approximate 30 gallon tank with the filtration chambers built in. I have no problems with the AIO and it does its job in helping maintain my tank. There is plenty room in the back chamber for my IM ghost skimmer, heater, 2 media baskets, return pump, and my apex probe rack.
I however do which I had a larger display volume since the filtration in the back takes up quite a bit of water volume. Pros: Clean design, filtration/media chambers hiding, more room in my stand for storage space. Cons: Lose display volume, lower overall water volume (Figure you add a 20g sump you have a 50 g system) |
11/20/2017, 03:55 PM | #3 |
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12/06/2017, 02:00 PM | #6 |
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I am looking to purchase the IM30L, how would you add a 20g sump? Drill a drain in the back Chambers or put a siphon box on the back?
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12/06/2017, 02:46 PM | #7 | |
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